Rochdale
- Jim McNulty has installed a pragmatic, disciplined style on Rochdale that should suit the players he has at his disposal.
- Their ability to play a compact, disciplined structure before hitting quickly in transition should serve them well at this level, while their versatility in midfield can allow them to switch between shapes and cause problems with their early verticality. With this in mind, our Rochdale vs Yeovil Town betting tips suggest that Rochdale's tactical flexibility could be a key factor.
- There is no doubt that Emmanuel Dieseruvwe is the main outlet for Rochdale, with the Nigerian forward leading the National League scoring charts with 9 goals in 11 games.
- He has three goals in Rochdale’s last five games, but they have only won one of their last three home matches - losing the other two, so their home record has dipped slightly.
Yeovil Town
- This is a huge early season test for Yeovil Town’s new boss, Daniel Webb, who has been tasked with steadying the ship at Huish Park after a period of defensive fragility.
- Webb’s side sit 11th in the National League with 19 points from 14 games.
- Junior Morias provides an outlet up front with 4 National League goals in 14 appearances, while the Glovers set up with a focus on wide play, good set-piece delivery and conservative tempo.
Head-to-Head
- Rochdale have won both of the last two head-to-head meetings, including a 4-0 win at home eight months ago.
- Rochdale have won five of their six National League home games this season, conceding just 4 goals.
Key Players
- Emmanuel Dieseruvwe - the Nigerian forward leads the National League with 9 goals in 11 games.
- Junior Morias - provides Yeovil with an outlet and has 4 goals in 14 appearances.
Betting Insights
- Given Rochdale’s superior home form and extra firepower, the odds of 1.53 for the home team look too low. The Rochdale vs Yeovil Town betting tips also reflect that Rochdale’s attack at home could be decisive.
- Yeovil are outsiders at 5.45.
- The recommended market is Over 2.5 goals at 1.75.
Prediction
This could be an open game as the contrasting styles and tactics should disrupt each other’s organisation, so our Rochdale vs Yeovil Town prediction is Over 2.5 goals at 1.75 .
