Rochdale and Scunthorpe United face each other on Tuesday 02.17.2026, at 19:45 (UK Time), in a National League 2025/26 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 Iron, 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 The Dale vs The Iron
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Over 2.5 Goals
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Rochdale preview
Rochdale heads into the match with the following record in the National League: in 30 matches, The Dale secured 24 victories, 2 draws, and 4 losses, maintaining an average of 2.47 points per game.
Taking a broader look at The Dale's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 27 victories so far.
Rochdale has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 69 goals, of which 57 were scored in the National League, resulting in an average of 1.9 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Emmanuel Dieseruvwe, who has found the back of the net 22 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Olutobi Adebayo-Rowling has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 9 assists.
On the defensive side, Rochdale has conceded 20 goals in the National League (an average of 0.67 per game) and 27 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 0.75 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Scunthorpe United preview
Scunthorpe United comes into the game with 30 matches played so far in the National League. They have secured 17 victories, 8 draws, and 5 losses, maintaining an average of 1.97 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 18 wins, 10 draws, and 8 losses.
The Iron's attack has been highly effective, scoring 66 goals during this period. Of that total, 57 were netted in the National League, with an average of 1.9 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.83.
The Iron's offensive system is led by Danny Whitehall, the team's top scorer this season. The english forward has found the back of the net 16 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Callum Roberts. The forward has contributed with 8 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 40 goals with an average of 1.33 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 53 goals in 36 matches, averaging 1.47 per match.
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 W W |
2.6 |
| Home | W W W W W |
3 |
| Away | D W W W W |
2.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 80% | 87% | 73% |
| Goals | 2.57 | 2.73 | 2.4 |
| Scored | 1.9 | 2.13 | 1.67 |
| Conceded | 0.67 | 0.6 | 0.73 |
| Both Teams to Score | 47% | 47% | 47% |
| Without Conceding | 53% | 53% | 53% |
| Failed To Score | 3% | 0% | 7% |
| 1st to Score | 80% | 73% | 87% |
|
xG
|
1.68 | 1.75 | 1.61 |
|
xGA
|
1.13 | 1.05 | 1.21 |
Scunthorpe United
England - National League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L W W W |
1.8 |
| Home | L W W W W |
2.4 |
| Away | L W D W W |
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 57% | 67% | 47% |
| Goals | 3.23 | 3.13 | 3.33 |
| Scored | 1.9 | 2 | 1.8 |
| Conceded | 1.33 | 1.13 | 1.53 |
| Both Teams to Score | 77% | 67% | 87% |
| Without Conceding | 17% | 27% | 7% |
| Failed To Score | 7% | 7% | 7% |
| 1st to Score | 80% | 53% | 80% |
|
xG
|
1.76 | 1.9 | 1.62 |
|
xGA
|
1.46 | 1.35 | 1.56 |
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