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Walsall vs Rochdale

2 January 2017 at 15:00Bescot Stadium, Walsall
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Referee: Sebastian Stockbridge

Match Summary

Rochdale defeated Walsall 2:0. The match was played in League One 2016.

Rivalry since 2011

Walsall vs Rochdale Head to Head Results· 17

5
wins
Drawn
5
·
Total goals
47 · 2.8/match
Both scored
8/17 · 47%
Over 2.5
10/17 · 59%

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Recent Form

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Walsall

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Rochdale

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Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

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Head-to-Head Record

Rochdale dominates

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Walsall3wins
1draws10 meetings
Rochdale6wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

3.2

Average goals per game

80%

Games with 3+ goals

50%

Both teams scored

Market Summary

Margin: 3.7%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 28.8%Draw 29.3%Away 45.6%

Odds Range

1X2
Min3.403.202.18
Max3.523.552.20
Market favourite:Rochdale · Slight favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market27.7%27.5%44.8%
Public market27.8%27.8%44.3%

Walsall vs Rochdale — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Rochdale
Result vs. Market: Rochdale (46%)

Result matched market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

WalsallHalf-time:01Rochdale
10Shots12
3Shots on target4

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

2 Feb 201918/192.31/3.47/3.09
25 Aug 201818/192.15/3.43/3.48
23/12/1717/182.01/3.49/3.98
3 Jun 201817/182.89/3.24/2.59
22/11/1616/171.99/3.51/4.05
1 Feb 201716/173.47/3.42/2.19
18/08/1515/162.41/3.28/3.15
1 Feb 201615/162.00/3.47/3.98
16/09/1414/152.53/3.27/2.93
2 Oct 201514/152.37/3.35/3.15

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Walsall

W 206D 200L 238
Over 2.546
Goals scored780

Away Record: Rochdale

W 130D 105L 167
Over 2.556
Goals scored524

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 14 May 2026