Rochdale and Scunthorpe United face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 National League season. The game takes place at Crown Oil Arena on Sunday, 03/05/2026, at 15:00 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for The Dale vs The Iron, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.
APWin predictions for Rochdale vs Scunthorpe United
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Over 2.5 Goals
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The Dale preview
Rochdale comes into the match having played 46 games in the National League so far. They have recorded 33 wins, 7 draws, and 6 losses, with an average of 2.3 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 33 wins, 7 draws, and 7 losses.
Rochdale's attack has scored 89 goals during this period. Out of this total, 88 goals were scored in the National League, averaging 1.91 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.89.
The offence system of Rochdale is led by Emmanuel Dieseruvwe as the top scorer of the season. The english forward has scored 26 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Devante Rodney, who has contributed with 9 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 41 goals with an average of 0.89 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 43 goals conceded in 47 matches, resulting in an average of 0.91.
The Iron preview
On the other hand, Scunthorpe United comes into the match having played 47 games in the National League so far. They have recorded 24 wins, 13 draws, and 10 losses, with an average of 1.81 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 25 wins, 13 draws, and 11 losses.
Scunthorpe United's attack has scored 84 goals during this period. Out of this total, 80 goals were scored in the National League, averaging 1.7 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.71.
The offence system of Scunthorpe United is led by Callum Roberts as the top scorer of the season. The english forward has scored 19 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Callum Roberts, who has contributed with 9 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 63 goals with an average of 1.34 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 66 goals conceded in 49 matches, resulting in an average of 1.35.
Head to head: Rochdale vs Scunthorpe United
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Rochdale
England - National League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W W D L |
1.6 |
| Home | D W L W W |
2 |
| Away | W D W D L |
1.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 72% | 78% | 65% |
| Goals | 2.8 | 2.96 | 2.65 |
| Scored | 1.91 | 2.09 | 1.74 |
| Conceded | 0.89 | 0.87 | 0.91 |
| Both Teams to Score | 57% | 57% | 57% |
| Without Conceding | 43% | 43% | 43% |
| Failed To Score | 4% | 0% | 9% |
| 1st to Score | 74% | 70% | 78% |
|
xG
|
1.63 | 1.76 | 1.5 |
|
xGA
|
1.15 | 1.05 | 1.24 |
Scunthorpe United
England - National League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L D W L |
1.4 |
| Home | W L W D D |
1.6 |
| Away | D L W W W |
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 51% | 54% | 48% |
| Goals | 3.04 | 2.88 | 3.22 |
| Scored | 1.7 | 1.67 | 1.74 |
| Conceded | 1.34 | 1.21 | 1.48 |
| Both Teams to Score | 70% | 58% | 83% |
| Without Conceding | 19% | 29% | 9% |
| Failed To Score | 13% | 17% | 9% |
| 1st to Score | 74% | 46% | 70% |
|
xG
|
1.72 | 1.84 | 1.6 |
|
xGA
|
1.39 | 1.28 | 1.5 |
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