Bescot Stadium will be the centre when Walsall face Rochdale in League Two on Saturday, with the hosts aiming to remain unbeaten in the new campaign. The Saddlers were held to a goalless draw by Exeter despite producing only 0.39 xG, highlighting their recent struggles in front of goal. Walsall have failed to score in 80% of their last ten home games, although their overall defensive record includes five clean sheets.
Rochdale, meanwhile, suffered their fourth defeat of the season at the weekend, going down 4-1 away to Gillingham. The Dale have struggled badly on the road, winning none of their last five away games while conceding 2.00 goals per match. Edward Francis is suspended for the visitors, who will need a major improvement defensively if they are to take anything from Bescot Stadium.
As Rochdale are winless in five away games, our main betting pick leans toward Home Win, alongside Under 3.5 and Under 2.5 goals (Walsall’s home games average only 2.40 goals).
This League 2 match will be played on Saturday 12 September 2026 at 15:00.
What is our Walsall vs Rochdale prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Walsall 1 - 0 Rochdale
Walsall vs Rochdale Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 1-0 @ 700 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): No @ 100 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -700 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -250 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals @ 105 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Under 1.5 Goals @ 300 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Andrew Dallas @ 130 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Andrew Dallas @ 450 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Walsall -0.5 @ -134 Odds
- European Handicap: Walsall +1 @ -275 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Under 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 2.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
- Double Chance: 12 @ -400 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Walsall to Win @ -334 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Walsall to Win/Walsall to Win @ 175 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Walsall - Yes @ 162 Odds
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View OfferWalsall Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lllwwddwdd | 1.30 |
| Home | llddw | 1.00 |
| Away | lwwdd | 1.60 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 20% | 40% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.40 | 2.40 | 2.40 |
| Scored | 1.00 | 0.60 | 1.40 |
| Conceded | 1.40 | 1.80 | 1.00 |
| BTTS | 30% | 20% | 40% |
| Clean Sheets | 50% | 40% | 60% |
| Failed to Score | 50% | 80% | 20% |
| Expected Goals | 1.46 | 1.60 | 1.35 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.96 | 1.67 | 2.20 |
Rochdale Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dwddllllwl | 0.90 |
| Home | dwlwl | 1.40 |
| Away | ddlll | 0.40 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 40% | 0% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.00 | 3.20 | 2.80 |
| Scored | 1.20 | 1.60 | 0.80 |
| Conceded | 1.80 | 1.60 | 2.00 |
| BTTS | 60% | 80% | 40% |
| Clean Sheets | 10% | 20% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 0% | 60% |
| Expected Goals | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.99 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.65 | 1.45 | 1.84 |
Walsall vs Rochdale Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Walsall (25%)
20 Matches
Rochdale (45%)
Walsall vs Rochdale Past Results
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