Rochdale
Swindon Town
Rochdale vs Swindon Town: Lineups, Predictions & Betting Tips
ROCHDALE VS SWINDON TOWN PREDICTIONS, LINEUPS & BETTING TIPS
Rochdale vs Swindon Town: A Highly Contested Match at Spotland
Rochdale is set to host Swindon Town at Spotland in a League Two fixture that promises to be an intense encounter. Given the history between these two sides, recent form and bookmaker odds suggest a closely contested match.
Looking back at their head-to-head record, it is clear that both teams have had their share of victories and draws. The most recent meeting in March 2023 saw the teams play out an extraordinary 4-4 draw. Previous to that, a strong showing from Swindon Town in August 2022 resulted in a resounding 3-0 win for the visitors. However it is worth noting that Rochdale has also shown they can take points from Swindon Town, particularly in their meetings at Spotland where they have managed to keep clean sheets and secure draws.
The narrative coming into this fixture is one of contrasting fortunes. Rochdale appears to hold a slight edge based on current projections and advice from tipsters. Swindon Town however will be looking to spoil the party and take points back to Wiltshire. Given their form and historical outcomes between them it would be unwise to write off either side in this encounter.
In terms of what to expect come kick-off time on Saturday at 15:00 BST the advice seems to lean towards a home win or possibly a draw. This is informed by not just recent head-to-head outcomes but the general direction of both teams in League Two. With Spotland poised to be an unforgiving host it will be intriguing to see how Swindon Town approach the match. Will they set out to frustrate Rochdale or change their tact to sneak an unexpected win remains to be seen.
Ultimately this match holds the promise of being a gripping contest between two sides with a history that speaks to their competitive balance. The stage is set for an intriguing showdown as October 3 approaches and fans from both sides eagerly await the outcome at Spotland.
ROCHDALE VS SWINDON TOWN PREDICTIONS
The most likely single scoreline is 1-1, but across every possible scoreline a rochdale win is the more likely outcome.
ROCHDALE VS SWINDON TOWN HEAD TO HEAD
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Mar 2023 | Rochdale | 4 - 4 | Swindon Town |
| 20 Aug 2022 | Swindon Town | 3 - 0 | Rochdale |
| 02 Apr 2022 | Rochdale | 0 - 0 | Swindon Town |
| 16 Oct 2021 | Swindon Town | 2 - 2 | Rochdale |
| 13 Apr 2021 | Rochdale | 2 - 1 | Swindon Town |
| 12 Sep 2020 | Swindon Town | 3 - 1 | Rochdale |
| 19 Nov 2016 | Rochdale | 4 - 0 | Swindon Town |
| 18 Oct 2016 | Swindon Town | 3 - 0 | Rochdale |
| 30 Apr 2016 | Rochdale | 2 - 2 | Swindon Town |
| 12 Dec 2015 | Swindon Town | 2 - 1 | Rochdale |
RECENT FORM
Rochdale Recent Results
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Oct | Huddersfield | 5 - 0 | Rochdale |
| 26 Sep | Fleetwood Town | 1 - 2 | Rochdale |
| 22 Sep | Rochdale | 3 - 3 | Liverpool U21 |
| 19 Sep | Rochdale | 2 - 0 | Oldham |
| 12 Sep | Walsall | 0 - 0 | Rochdale |
Swindon Town Recent Results
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sep | Swindon Town | 1 - 1 | Accrington ST |
| 22 Sep | Swindon Town | 0 - 2 | Newport County |
| 19 Sep | Salford City | 1 - 0 | Swindon Town |
| 15 Sep | Swindon Town | 1 - 2 | Crystal Palace U21 |
| 12 Sep | York | 4 - 0 | Swindon Town |
LEAGUE TWO STANDINGS
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Rochdale | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | -1 | 13 |
| 13 | Swindon Town | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | -4 | 11 |
BEST ROCHDALE VS SWINDON TOWN BETTING TIPS
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Projected cards and corners
Our modelled line for each market, next to the price where the bookmaker has put one up. These are projections of how the game is likely to go, not value picks: we are not claiming to beat the market here, just showing you our number so you can hold it against theirs.
Corners
Match total we project 8.4
| Line | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| 7.5 | 57%– | 43%– |
| 8.5 | 45%– | 55%– |
| 9.5 | 35%1.80 | 65%1.91 |
Rochdale we project 3.4
| Line | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5 | 42%– | 58%– |
| 4.5 | 28%– | 72%– |
| 5.5 | 18%2.00 | 82%1.73 |
Swindon Town we project 5.0
| Line | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5 | 65%– | 35%– |
| 4.5 | 51%2.20 | 49%1.62 |
| 5.5 | 38%– | 62%– |
Cards
Match total we project 3.5
| Line | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5 | 69%– | 31%– |
| 3.5 | 47%– | 53%– |
| 4.5 | 28%– | 72%– |
Rochdale we project 1.7
| Line | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 81%– | 19%– |
| 1.5 | 50%– | 50%– |
| 2.5 | 24%– | 77%– |
Swindon Town we project 1.9
| Line | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 85%– | 15%– |
| 1.5 | 56%– | 44%– |
| 2.5 | 29%– | 71%– |
A dash in place of a price means the bookmaker has not put that line up yet. Our projection does not depend on them pricing it. Corners are modelled on a negative binomial rather than a Poisson, because corner counts have fatter tails than a Poisson allows for and the high-scoring games get underpriced otherwise. Work out what any of these prices returns with the bet calculator.
