Rochdale
- Rochdale have won four of their last five league games, with a 2-1 home win over Forest Green Rovers.
- Rochdale have won 13 of their 15 home games in the National League 2025-2026 season, scoring 32 goals.
- Rochdale have won their last four home games and look ready to extend that run against a team who failed to match up to Carlisle United away on Saturday, losing 3-2, but Scunthorpe can be dangerous on the counter and should be able to keep things lively.
Scunthorpe United
- Scunthorpe United are another side with a clear playing philosophy, as Andy Butler prefers his team to play vertically and at pace, deploying a number of different shapes to maximise the attacking threat he has at his disposal.
- Butler’s team will try to win matches in transition and from set-piece situations, with Callum Roberts their most reliable goalscorer with 12 goals in 26 league appearances.
Key Players
- Emmanuel Dieseruvwe is the most dangerous player in the league with 16 goals in just 23 appearances this season, so back the hosts to come out on top.
- Callum Roberts is the visitors' trusted scorer with 12 goals in 26 league appearances.
Betting Insights
Over 2.5 goals , priced at 1.72 , looks a solid play for this fixture, as both teams can score, while the visitors have scored four of their last 10 league goals with Roberts on the field.
Prediction
Rochdale will be considered the clear favourites for this midweek National League clash at 1.69 , against a Scunthorpe United side available at 4.27 , who will feel that they can upset the apple cart.
