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Bristol Rovers vs Rochdale

Memorial Stadium, Bristol, Gloucestershire11 December 2021 at 15:00

Match Events

Bristol Rovers
Rochdale
Kick Off
A. Evans
10′
Half Time
C. TaylorP. Martinez
46′
A. Collins

assist: T. Clarke

51′
56′
A. MorleyS. Dooley
56′
A. WhiteJ. Andrews
60′
J. Beesley

assist: C. O'Keeffe

64′Jake Beesley
66′
J. Beesley

Penalty

H. Anderson

assist: A. Evans

84′
S. NicholsonS. Spence
86′
T. ClarkeL. Thomas
87′
87′
L. KellyG. Broadbent
A. Collins

assist: L. Thomas

89′
Full Time

Match Statistics

10Shots on Goal6
3Shots off Goal1
15Total Shots11
2Blocked Shots4
9Shots insidebox10
6Shots outsidebox1
11Fouls13
3Corner Kicks7
4Offsides1
46%Ball Possession54%
0Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
4Goalkeeper Saves6
328Total passes373
216Passes accurate265
66%Passes %71%

Lineups

Defensive Solidity

Bristol Rovers deploy 3 defenders rated — on average, against Rochdale's 3-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

Bristol Rovers field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Rochdale's 4 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

Bristol Rovers start 3 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 3 for Rochdale 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.

Bristol Rovers3-4-1-23-4-3Rochdale
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Belshaw16Anderton17Taylor26Whelan15Coutts11Nichols.19Anderson20Clarke21Evans30Hoole10Collins1Lynch4McNulty3White6O'Conne.2O'Keeffe12Dorsett23Kelly10Newby8Morley18Odoh9Beesley

Substitutes

Coach: J. Barton

Substitutes

Coach: R. Stockdale

Bristol RoversPosition StrengthRochdale
Bristol Rovers3-4-1-2
1GoalkeeperJ. Belshaw
16DefenderN. Anderton
17DefenderC. Taylor
30DefenderL. Hoole
26MidfielderG. Whelan
15MidfielderP. Coutts
19MidfielderH. Anderson
20MidfielderT. Clarke
11ForwardS. Nicholson
21ForwardA. Evans
10ForwardA. Collins
Rochdale3-4-3
1GoalkeeperJ. Lynch
4DefenderJ. McNulty
6DefenderE. O'Connell
12DefenderJ. Dorsett
3MidfielderA. White
2MidfielderC. O'Keeffe
23MidfielderL. Kelly
8MidfielderA. Morley
10ForwardA. Newby
18ForwardA. Odoh
9ForwardJ. Beesley

Match Summary

Bristol Rovers defeated Rochdale 4:2. The match was played in League Two 2021. Goals were scored by A. Evans 10′, A. Collins 51′, J. Beesley 60′, J. Beesley 66′ (pen.), H. Anderson 84′, A. Collins 89′. 1 yellow cards were shown. Bristol Rovers had 46% possession while Rochdale held 54%. Bristol Rovers had 15 shots (10 on target) compared to 11 (6 on target) for Rochdale. Bristol Rovers made 3 substitutions, Rochdale made 3.

Rivalry since 2012

Bristol Rovers vs Rochdale Head to Head Results

15 stretnutí
Bristol Rovers
5
wins
Drawn
4
Rochdale
6
wins
Total goals
38 · 2.5/match
Both scored
9/15 · 60%
Over 2.5
8/15 · 53%

Recent Form

Bristol Rovers

DWWWWW

Rochdale

WDWWDL

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

This data is sourced from football-data.co.uk and covers historical match results and pre-match odds. These figures do not represent current or live odds and cannot be used for placing bets. Betting is not possible on this website. Provided for analytical and research purposes only.

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.

Bristol Rovers4wins
1draws8 meetings
Rochdale3wins

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 (35%) — the odds may underestimate Bristol Rovers.

Market Summary

Margin: 5.7%

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 37.2%Draw 30.3%Away 38.2%

Odds Range

1X2
Min2.603.302.60
Max2.773.302.63
Over 2.5: 50.0%Under 2.5: 54.1%
Market favourite: · Even contest

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 market34.6%29.0%36.4%
Public market35.1%28.7%36.2%

Bristol Rovers vs Rochdale — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Bristol Rovers
Result vs. Market: Rochdale (38%)

Result differed from 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.

Bristol RoversHalf-time:10Rochdale
15Shots11
10Shots on target6

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: Bristol Rovers

W 161D 103L 150
Over 2.548
Goals scored535

Away Record: Rochdale

W 176D 125L 159
Over 2.552
Goals scored653

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 11 May 2026