Rochdale and Gillingham face each other on Saturday 09.05.2026, at 15:00 (UK Time), in a EFL League Two 2026/27 match. The game will take place at Rochdale's home ground, the Crown Oil Arena.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between The Dale and The Gills, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Rochdale vs Gillingham
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Rochdale preview
Rochdale heads into the match with the following record in the EFL League Two: in 4 matches, The Dale secured 1 victories, 0 draws, and 3 losses, maintaining an average of 0.75 points per game.
Taking a broader look at The Dale's 2026/27 season, the team has achieved a total of 35 victories so far.
Rochdale has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 99 goals, of which 4 were scored in the EFL League Two, resulting in an average of 1 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Emmanuel Dieseruvwe, who has found the back of the net 26 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Devante Rodney has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 9 assists.
On the defensive side, Rochdale has conceded 6 goals in the EFL League Two (an average of 1.5 per game) and 56 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.02 per match in the 2026/27 campaign.
Gillingham preview
Gillingham comes into the game with 4 matches played so far in the EFL League Two. They have secured 0 victories, 3 draws, and 1 losses, maintaining an average of 0.75 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026/27 season, the team has recorded 14 wins, 19 draws, and 23 losses.
The Gills's attack has been highly effective, scoring 63 goals during this period. Of that total, 2 were netted in the EFL League Two, with an average of 0.5 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.13.
The Gills's offensive system is led by Bradley Dack, the team's top scorer this season. The english midfielder has found the back of the net 7 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Max Clark. The defender has contributed with 6 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 5 goals with an average of 1.25 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 89 goals in 56 matches, averaging 1.59 per match.
Head to head: Rochdale vs Gillingham
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Rochdale
England - EFL League Two
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L L L L |
0.6 |
| Home | W L W D W |
2 |
| Away | L L L D D |
0.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.5 | 3 | 2 |
| Scored | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Conceded | 1.5 | 1 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 50% | 0% | 100% |
| 1st to Score | 25% | 50% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0.89 | 0.93 | 0.85 |
|
xGA
|
1.48 | 1.45 | 1.52 |
Gillingham
England - EFL League Two
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D D D L L |
0.6 |
| Home | D L L W L |
0.8 |
| Away | D D L L D |
0.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 1.75 | 2.5 | 1 |
| Scored | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Conceded | 1.25 | 2 | 0.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 0% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| 1st to Score | 25% | 50% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.2 | 1.55 | 0.84 |
|
xGA
|
1.69 | 1.25 | 2.14 |
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