Ace Football Team previews the League Two round 22 match between Bradford and Rochdale who meet up this coming Tuesday. The pre-match analysis includes the latest team stats, match history and the best betting tips.
The upper end meets the lower end of the League Two standings, as Bradford face off against Rochdale. It is a match that offers both sides the opportunity to either consolidate or improve on their position in the League Two table. Performances have been rather abysmal for Rochdale, who will be eyeing a chance of redemption when going up against Bradford.
Position in the League Two standings: Bradford vs Rochdale
The current standings in the League Two show us how Bradford and Rochdale have performed this season so far. Surely, an exciting battle for three points is on the cards in this round 22 clash this coming Tuesday.
Current form and fixture history of Bradford vs Rochdale
Trouble looms for Rochdale
Results have been on par for Bradford in their past games, as they have performed more or less according to expectations. Bradford look back on their last three matches with six points to show for their efforts. Against Carlisle, they were left empty-handed in a 1-0 defeat, but they avenged themselves by beating Harrogate Town in a 1-0 win. They followed that up with a 3-2 win against Salford City in their most recent outing.
Rochdale can build on recent win
The mood around Rochdale is pretty low right now as a win has proven hard to come by in recent weeks.
Latest games between Bradford and Rochdale
Highlights from the last match between Bradford and Rochdale:
Bradford vs Rochdale Stats
Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Bradford and Rochdale. The facts are based on statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.
- In 10 of the last 12 Bradford matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Bradford have scored in 10 of the last 12 home matches
- Bradford have conceded in 10 of the last 12 home matches
- Bradford have conceded in 9 of the last 11 matches
- Bradford have not won 7 of the last 9 home matches
- Rochdale have not won 12 of the last 13 matches
- Rochdale have not won 13 of the last 15 away matches
- In 6 of the last 8 Rochdale away matches the sum of goals was under 1.5
- In 7 of the last 8 Rochdale away matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In 10 of the last 12 Rochdale matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 8 of the last 10 Bradford matches versus Rochdale the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 4 of the last 5 Bradford home matches versus Rochdale the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Bradford have not lost 4 of the last 5 matches versus Rochdale
- In 3 of the last 4 Bradford matches versus Rochdale the sum of goals was under 2.5
- Bradford have not won 5 of the last 7 matches versus Rochdale
Players to focus on in Bradford vs Rochdale
Looking at the goalscorer market, it would seem a good idea to side with Andy Cook. He is one of the players from Bradford who are in their best form. He managed to find the back of the net two times in his last 6 games, and will surely want to add some more goals against Rochdale.
The visitors will be looking to in-form Devante Rodney to find the net once again, as he has been their main man recently. Devante Rodney netted two goals for Rochdale in their last 6 matches.
Bradford vs Rochdale Match predictions
In conclusion, we present betting tips for this game between Bradford and Rochdale, which are based on the above-mentioned stats and facts. Besides the main prediction for this match, we have some low and high-risk alternatives as well.
