Rochdale
- Rochdale sit top of the National League table with an incredible 91 points from 38 games and will be desperate to keep up their form with a win at home to Tamworth FC.
- Rochdale have won four of their last five games, losing once, and have dominated at home all season.
- Jimmy McNulty’s men have won 16 of their 19 home games in the league (W16, D1, L2), losing just twice at Spotland.
- They sit top of the league for a reason, with their average of 2.11 goals scored per home match coupled with only 0.63 conceded at the other end underpinning their dominance.
Tamworth FC
- Tamworth, in contrast, have had a far less impressive season and sit in mid-table 12th after picking up 48 points from 38 matches.
- Tamworth’s last result was a 2-1 win over Carlisle United at home, but they have struggled on the road, losing three away games in a row.
- Andy Peaks’ pragmatic, organised side is based around solidity, defensive discipline and excellent set-piece delivery.
Head-to-Head
- Tamworth FC has never won away to Rochdale (W1, D1, L2).
- Tamworth FC’s away form is poor, winning just five of 19 away games (W5, D4, L10).
- Rochdale have won their last two home games and have a fantastic recent record at Spotland.
Key Players
- Rochdale’s talisman is Emmanuel Dieseruvwe, who is top scorer in the National League with 23 goals in 31 appearances.
- Tamworth’s main attacking threat is the talented Oliver Lynch, who has scored eight goals in 35 league games this season (8/35), but has been involved in four of their last 13 (4/13).
Betting Insights
- With two in-form attackers on the pitch, we’re going for Both Teams to Score - Yes at 1.92.
- The two different approaches should make for an interesting tactical battle, but with Rochdale’s form at home and in the league at large, they are simply the clear favorites to win (1.29).
Prediction
Rochdale should have enough to edge out the visitors .
