Rochdale vs Scunthorpe: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
20:45 WAT, Tuesday 17 February: Rochdale v Scunthorpe in the National League, played at Crown Oil Arena.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Rochdale 2.0 xG, Scunthorpe 1.1 xG – a total near 3.0. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 56% and GG at 61%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Rochdale 58%, draw 24%, Scunthorpe 19%.
GG/NG: GG (61%) at 1.67.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (78%, odds 1.25). Most likely score in line with that pick: Rochdale 1–1 Scunthorpe. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Rochdale58%fair 1.74 · @1.64
Draw24%fair 4.25 · @3.60
Scunthorpe19%fair 5.27 · @4.75
3.04Expected goals
1.97Rochdale xG
1.07Scunthorpe xG
61%Both score
56%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–110%
2–110%
1–09%
2–09%
3–17%
3–06%
From our goals model: Rochdale 2.0 – 1.1 Scunthorpe expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Team ratings (Betarazi)
Rochdale
Scunthorpe
Attack vs National League average
+5%
-17%
Goals conceded vs average
+1%
+16%
Our expected goals here
2.13
1.19
Our own ratings from every National League result in the last 14 months, recent games counting more. Attack +20% = scores 20% more than an average side; goals conceded −20% = a tighter defence than average. They feed into every chance on this page.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Rochdale to win✗
58%
1.74
1.64
Double chance
Rochdale or draw✓
81%
1.23
1.11
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
61%
1.63
1.67
Draw no bet
Rochdale (draw no bet)
75%
1.33
–
Asian handicap
Scunthorpe +1.5 (Asian handicap)✓
65%
1.53
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
78%
1.28
1.25
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
56%
1.79
1.75
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
65%
1.53
1.40
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
81%
1.24
–
First team to score
Rochdale to score first
62%
1.62
–
Half-time result
Rochdale ahead at half-time✗
43%
2.34
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Rochdale / FT Rochdale✗
37%
2.73
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
10%
10.07
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Recent results
Rochdale
No recent results on record.
Scunthorpe
No recent results on record.
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Rochdale and Scunthorpe.
What is the prediction for Rochdale vs Scunthorpe?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 78% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Rochdale vs Scunthorpe?
On our numbers Rochdale have a 58% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Scunthorpe 19%.
How many goals will there be in Rochdale vs Scunthorpe?
We expect about 3.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 56% likely and both teams score 61% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Rochdale vs Scunthorpe?
Our predicted score is Rochdale 1–1 Scunthorpe, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.0 goals in total.
When is Rochdale vs Scunthorpe?
Rochdale vs Scunthorpe (National League) kicks off on Tuesday 17 February 2026 at 20:45 (West Africa Time) at Crown Oil Arena.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
