30 April 2022 at 14:00

Referee: R. Joyce

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

Even record

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

Rochdale3wins
1draws8 meetings
Bristol Rovers4wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

3.1

Average goals per game

63%

Games with 3+ goals

63%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (50%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (28%) — the odds may underestimate Rochdale.

Market Summary

Margin: 5.8%

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 29.1%Draw 29.4%Away 47.3%

Odds Range

1X2
Min3.403.302.10
Max3.503.502.14
Over 2.5: 47.6%Under 2.5: 56.5%
Market favourite:Bristol Rovers · 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 market28.0%27.3%44.7%
Public market27.1%27.9%45.1%

Rochdale vs Bristol Rovers — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Bristol Rovers
Result vs. Market: Bristol Rovers (47%)

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.

RochdaleHalf-time:20Bristol Rovers
13Shots24
5Shots on target10

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.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
30/04/22Rochdale3–4Bristol Rovers3.44/3.40/2.11
11/12/21Bristol Rovers4–2Rochdale2.69/3.30/2.62
29/12/13Rochdale2–0Bristol Rovers1.84/3.50/4.46
21/04/14Bristol Rovers1–2Rochdale3.33/3.32/2.29
17/11/12Rochdale2–1Bristol Rovers2.13/3.34/3.56
16/03/13Bristol Rovers2–1Rochdale2.35/3.43/3.12
13/01/07Rochdale0–1Bristol Rovers2.27/3.20/2.80
09/09/06Bristol Rovers0–0Rochdale1.79/3.29/3.97

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: Rochdale

W 176D 125L 159
Over 2.552
Goals scored653

Away Record: Bristol Rovers

W 159D 102L 150
Over 2.548
Goals scored528

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Bristol Rovers defeated Rochdale 4:3. The match was played in League Two 2021. Goals were scored by L. Charman 11′, L. Charman 17′, S. Finley 54′, C. O'Keeffe 60′, A. Collins 66′, A. Collins 89′, A. Collins 90′. 5 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. Rochdale had 32% possession while Bristol Rovers held 68%. Rochdale had 13 shots (5 on target) compared to 24 (10 on target) for Bristol Rovers. Rochdale made 3 substitutions, Bristol Rovers made 3.

Match Events

Key match events between Rochdale and Bristol Rovers — 7 goals and 6 cards recorded during the match.

Rochdale
Bristol Rovers
Kick Off
L. Charman

assist: C. Grant

11′
L. Charman

assist: C. O'Keeffe

17′
35′
J. GrantL. Thomas
Half Time
54′
S. Finley

assist: A. Evans

66′
A. Collins

assist: A. Evans

Max Taylor69′
M. DoneD. Cashman
74′
M. ClarkA. White
74′
74′
C. TaylorR. Loft
78′
L. HooleS. Nicholson
Luke Charman85′
89′
A. Collins

assist: H. Anderson

90+8′Paul Coutts
L. CharmanJ. Andrews
90+2′
90+5′
A. Collins

assist: E. Anderson

Full Time

Match Statistics

Rochdale had 32% possession against Bristol Rovers's 68%. Rochdale registered 13 shots (5 on target) while Bristol Rovers managed 24 (10 on target). Corner kicks: 2–6. Fouls committed: 14–7.

5Shots on Goal10
6Shots off Goal10
13Total Shots24
2Blocked Shots4
8Shots insidebox17
5Shots outsidebox7
14Fouls7
2Corner Kicks6
1Offsides0
32%Ball Possession68%
4Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards1
6Goalkeeper Saves2
288Total passes609
195Passes accurate521
68%Passes %86%

Lineups

Rochdale lined up in a 3-4-3 formation under R. Stockdale, while Bristol Rovers deployed a 4-1-4-1 under J. Barton.

Defensive Solidity

Rochdale deploy 3 defenders rated — on average, against Bristol Rovers's 4-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Rochdale field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Bristol Rovers's 5 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

Rochdale start 3 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 for Bristol Rovers averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Rochdale3-4-34-1-4-1Bristol Rovers
GKDEFMIDFWD
21Eastwood6O'Conne.2O'Keeffe26Clark5Taylor16Done7Dooley13Keohane11Grant24Brierley9Charman1Belshaw4Grant17Taylor15Coutts6Finley19Anderson12Anderson21Evans2Connolly30Hoole10Collins

Substitutes

Coach: R. Stockdale

Substitutes

Coach: J. Barton

RochdalePosition StrengthBristol Rovers
Rochdale3-4-3
21GoalkeeperJ. Eastwood
6DefenderE. O'Connell
5DefenderM. Taylor
13DefenderJ. Keohane
2MidfielderC. O'Keeffe
26MidfielderM. Clark
7MidfielderS. Dooley
24MidfielderE. Brierley
16ForwardM. Done
11ForwardC. Grant
9ForwardL. Charman
Bristol Rovers4-1-4-1
1GoalkeeperJ. Belshaw
4DefenderJ. Grant
17DefenderC. Taylor
2DefenderJ. Connolly
30DefenderL. Hoole
15MidfielderP. Coutts
6MidfielderS. Finley
19MidfielderH. Anderson
12MidfielderE. Anderson
21MidfielderA. Evans
10ForwardA. Collins

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Rochdale have recorded 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeats. Bristol Rovers show 6 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses from their last 6 outings.

Rochdale

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Bristol Rovers

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

API data: 16 Apr 2026