Rochdale

vs

York City FC

Preview

Rochdale (home)

• Rochdale have an impressive home record this season (W18, D1, L3).
• The hosts have won three, drawn one and lost one of their last five matches.
• Manager Jimmy McNulty sets them up in a 3-4-3 that converts to 5-4-1 out of possession.
• They pressed and progressed the ball in a structured manner in recent games.

York City (away)

• York City boast the best away record in the division (W16, D4, L2).
• The Minstermen are on a run of five consecutive wins and beat Yeovil Town 3-0 last time out.
• They combine attacking firepower with defensive solidity, highlighted by Ollie Pearce’s 34 goals from 45 National League games.
• York sit top with 107 points from 45 games, two clear of Rochdale.

Head-to-Head

• York City have won the last two meetings with Rochdale.
• York beat Rochdale 4-1 on home turf five months ago.
• Rochdale have failed to win any of their last three home games against York.

Key Players

• Rochdale:
  • Emmanuel Dieseruvwe has 25 goals in 39 National League appearances.
  • Ian Henderson has scored three of Rochdale’s last eight goals.
• York City:
  • Ollie Pearce leads the way with 34 goals from 45 league games.

Betting Insights

• The market sees a high-scoring possibility with Over 2.5 goals available at 1.77.
• However, Both Teams to Score - No is also attractive at 2.16 given York’s recent defensive form.
• York are strong favourites in the title race with 107 points compared to Rochdale’s 105.

Prediction

• York City to extend their winning run and take the points at Rochdale.
• Expect a competitive match of contrasting styles with a likely scoreline of 2-1 to York City.