Rochdale
- Rochdale have a formidable home record this season, winning ten and losing just twice in 12.
- The hosts have won four games on the spin and back-to-back home games against Truro City (2-0) and Southend United (2-1).
Carlisle United
- Carlisle United have failed to win their last three away games (D2, L1).
- Carlisle have been solid on the road this term, winning eight, drawing two and losing three of their 13 National League fixtures.
Head-to-Head
- Two ex-EFL sides who are currently in promotion places for National League 2025-26 clash on Saturday as Mark Hughes’ Carlisle United attempt to take down Rochdale, who beat Carlisle 2-0 in the last meeting.
- The head-to-head record between these sides is dead even at one win apiece ahead of this latest clash, but it’s Rochdale who won the last meeting when winning 2-0 away in the National League four months ago.
Key Players
Emmanuel Dieseruvwe is Rochdale’s danger man as he has 12 goals in 20 National League games, although United have a similarly prolific marksman in Regan Linney , who has notched 13 times in 29 appearances this season.
Betting Insights
- Rochdale come into this game as short favorites, but a home victory can still be extracted at 1.85 which is a top pick ahead of the 3.85 on Carlisle and 3.34 draw odds.
- The Over 2.5 goals market at 1.74 appeals.
Prediction
- However, Rochdale have a fearsome home record this term and should be backed to continue their winning streak against United.
- With both teams keen to assert their promotion credentials, it’s unlikely to be a boring encounter.
