Value bet: Both teams to score @ 1.80 – our chance 61% vs 56% implied by the price (edge +10%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
Picks by market
ResultRochdale to win ✗46% · @1.68
Double chanceEither team to win ✗76% · @1.22
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓61% · @1.80
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓75% · @1.30
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗8% · fair 11.91
FC Halifax Town vs Rochdale: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Tuesday 24 February the National League brings FC Halifax Town against Rochdale at The Shay Stadium. Kick-off: 20:45 WAT.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give FC Halifax Town 1.4 xG, Rochdale 1.4 xG – a total near 2.9. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 52%, GG 61%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – FC Halifax Town 30%, draw 24%, Rochdale 46%.
GG/NG: GG (61%) at 1.80.
Price worth noting: Both teams to score @1.80 – the bookmaker implies 56%, our ratings say 61%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (75%, odds 1.30). Most likely score in line with that pick: FC Halifax Town 1–1 Rochdale. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
FC Halifax Town30%fair 3.32 · @4.75
Draw24%fair 4.24 · @3.45
Rochdale46%fair 2.16 · @1.68
2.86Expected goals
1.43FC Halifax Town xG
1.43Rochdale xG
61%Both score
52%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–112%
1–28%
2–18%
0–18%
1–08%
2–26%
From our goals model: FC Halifax Town 1.4 – 1.4 Rochdale expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Team ratings (Betarazi)
FC Halifax Town
Rochdale
Attack vs National League average
+4%
+5%
Goals conceded vs average
-15%
+1%
Our expected goals here
1.83
1.27
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✗
46%
2.16
1.68
Double chance
Either team to win✗
76%
1.31
1.22
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
61%
1.64
1.80 ▲
Draw no bet
Rochdale (draw no bet)
61%
1.65
–
Asian handicap
FC Halifax Town +0.5 (Asian handicap)✓
62%
1.60
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
75%
1.34
1.30
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
52%
1.93
1.90
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
70%
1.44
1.30
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
84%
1.19
–
First team to score
Rochdale to score first✓
47%
2.12
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
41%
2.45
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Rochdale / FT Rochdale✗
22%
4.55
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
8%
11.91
–
Recent results
FC Halifax Town – last 2
LL
21 Feb
@ York
1–4
L
17 Feb
vs Gateshead
1–2
L
1.0Scored / game
3.0Conceded / game
100%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Rochdale – last 2
WD
21 Feb
vs Woking
3–0
W
17 Feb
vs Scunthorpe
1–1
D
2.0Scored / game
0.5Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between FC Halifax Town and Rochdale.
What is the prediction for FC Halifax Town vs Rochdale?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 75% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.30.
Who will win FC Halifax Town vs Rochdale?
On our numbers FC Halifax Town have a 30% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Rochdale 46%.
How many goals will there be in FC Halifax Town vs Rochdale?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 52% likely and both teams score 61% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for FC Halifax Town vs Rochdale?
Our predicted score is FC Halifax Town 1–1 Rochdale, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.9 goals in total.
When is FC Halifax Town vs Rochdale?
FC Halifax Town vs Rochdale (National League) kicks off on Tuesday 24 February 2026 at 20:45 (West Africa Time) at The Shay Stadium.
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.
York3
Brackley Town1