Rochdale
- With Rochdale sat second in the National League table with 99 points from 43 games and Wealdstone FC currently 12th with 54 from 42 games, this is a clash that could have a bigger impact on Dale’s title hopes than the visitors.
- Jim McNulty’s side have been tactically astute all season, mixing their personnel within a possession-first system that can be fluid and rigid when required.
- Rochdale’s form has dipped recently with two wins, two draws and a defeat in their last five games, but they’ve split their last two with a 2-1 away victory at Sutton United followed by a 2-4 home loss to Morecambe.
- However, Dale have won 17 of their 21 National League home games at Spotland and will want to get back on the winning trail at the first time of asking.
Wealdstone
- The Strollers have been in good form of late with three wins and two defeats in their last five, but they have failed to win on their most recent two trips to Spotland and face a tough challenge in this one.
- David Noble, who took over as manager in January 2024, has brought a pragmatic and flexible approach that can catch teams on the counter and from set pieces.
- They have won just four games on their travels in the National League and average 1.86 goals conceded per away game, so this should be a tough trip for them.
Head-to-Head
- Rochdale have won two of the last three meetings with Wealdstone, including a 3-1 victory in this fixture seven months ago.
- Wealdstone FC have failed to win their last two visits to Rochdale.
Key Players
- Emmanuel Dieseruvwe has been in fine form for Rochdale this season with 24 goals in 37 National League appearances, while Micah Obiero has netted 13 in 42 for Wealdstone.
- Obiero has scored four times in his last five National League games and Ian Henderson has grabbed three goals in Dale’s last five.
Betting Insights
- Rochdale are heavily favoured at _1.33_.
- The pick is BTTS - Yes at _1.85_ and Over 2.5 goals at _1.61_, given these sides have averaged about 4.17 goals per game across their last three respective outings.
Prediction
Both teams to score and over 2.5 goals .
