Rochdale vs Hartlepool United Live Stream, Predictions (Apr 26)

📏 Form Guide

Rochdale

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Rochdale head into this fixture after a 0-0 National League drawn result against AFC Fylde.

Their most recent results really do illustrate the point that much solidity has been shown by the Rochdale defence. Rochdale have kept it tight, resulting in the total number of goals that have gone past their goalkeeper during their past 6 outings standing at 3. We shall soon find out if that trend can be sustained here.

Looking at their past form shows that Rochdale:

• have not been beaten in the league by Hartlepool United in their previous 3 matches.
• are unbeaten in their previous 3 league matches at home.

Hartlepool United

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Hartlepool United head into the game following a 3-2 National League win as they beat Gateshead in their last outing.

For Hartlepool United, the goals were scored by Luke Charman (25'), Reyes Cleary (43') and Emmanuel Dieseruvwe (72'). Jovan Malcolm (48') and Jamie Bramwell (90') scored for Gateshead.

Indicating their penchant for eventful matches, the back of the net has been hit 21 times in the prior six games in which Hartlepool United have sent out their troops, making it an average of 3.5 goals per fixture. Opposing teams have hit 8 of those goals.

Their previous form shows that Hartlepool United:

• haven't been beaten by Rochdale in games played away from home for the previous 2 league games.
• are without an away win for the past 2 matches in the league.

👥 Head to head

A review of their most recent head to head clashes dating back to 18/04/2022 shows us that Rochdale have won 3 of these games & Hartlepool United 2, with the number of draws being 1.

A combined total of 18 goals were yielded between them in this period, with 10 for The Dale and 8 netted by The Pool. That is an average goals per game value of 3.

The previous league clash between the two was National League match day 11 on 24/09/2024 when the final score was Hartlepool United 0-3 Rochdale.

The referee was Martin Woods.

📰 Team News: Hartlepool United

Due to a mostly available squad, there is just the sole fitness issue for the Hartlepool United gaffer Anthony Limbrick to be concerned with. Anthony Mancini (Groin injury) won’t be playing here.

💡 Prediction

We’re of the view that Hartlepool United will have their work cut out to put one past this Rochdale side who we reckon should emerge victorious.

With that in mind, we reckon that it will be a highly competitive game with a 1-0 win for Rochdale at the end of this one.

Should be interesting.

💵 ⚽️ What are the best odds for this match?

In terms of the bookies’ odds on the 90 min. result market, victory for Rochdale is available for 1.85, going for a draw is 3.3 & selecting a victory for Hartlepool United can get you 3.9. Those are the best market prices available at the moment.

Victor Martins, 15:03 22/04/2025