Hartlepool vs Rochdale: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Rochdale travel to face Hartlepool on Monday 6 April in the National League, with The Prestige Group Stadium the venue – the ball rolls at 15:00 WAT.
Current form
Hartlepool, last 5: DLWLW Their latest outing: 0–0 draw with Scunthorpe, away. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 2.4 conceded per game.
Rochdale, last 5: LDLWD Their latest outing: 2–4 defeat to Morecambe, at home. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 1 lost from 3. The attack is flying at 2.3 goals per game.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Hartlepool 1.2 xG, Rochdale 1.6 xG – a total near 2.9. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 53%, GG 60%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Hartlepool 25%, draw 25%, Rochdale 50%.
Lower-risk option: Rochdale or draw (75%) at 1.18.
GG/NG: GG (60%) at 1.67.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (76%, odds 1.25). Most likely score in line with that pick: Hartlepool 1–1 Rochdale. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Hartlepool25%fair 4.07 · @3.95
Draw25%fair 3.96 · @3.35
Rochdale50%fair 1.99 · @1.83
2.87Expected goals
1.24Hartlepool xG
1.63Rochdale xG
60%Both score
53%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–111%
1–29%
0–19%
0–28%
2–17%
1–07%
From our goals model: Hartlepool 1.2 – 1.6 Rochdale expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Team ratings (Betarazi)
Hartlepool
Rochdale
Attack vs National League average
-14%
+5%
Goals conceded vs average
+10%
+1%
Our expected goals here
1.52
1.65
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✗
50%
1.99
1.83
Double chance
Rochdale or draw✓
75%
1.33
1.18
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
60%
1.68
1.67
Draw no bet
Rochdale (draw no bet)
67%
1.49
–
Asian handicap
Hartlepool +1 (Asian handicap)✓
69%
1.45
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
76%
1.32
1.25
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
53%
1.88
1.80
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
68%
1.46
1.35
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
84%
1.20
–
First team to score
Rochdale to score first✗
54%
1.86
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
40%
2.47
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Rochdale / FT Rochdale✗
28%
3.56
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
9%
10.70
–
Recent results
Hartlepool – last 5
DLWLW
3 Apr
@ Scunthorpe
0–0
D
31 Mar
@ Wealdstone
0–7
L
25 Mar
@ Morecambe
3–2
W
3 Mar
vs Sutton Utd
0–2
L
25 Feb
vs Carlisle
3–1
W
1.2Scored / game
2.4Conceded / game
40%Both scored
60%Over 2.5
Rochdale – last 6
LDLWDW
3 Apr
vs Morecambe
2–4
L
25 Mar
@ Scunthorpe
2–2
D
17 Mar
@ Southend
2–3
L
3 Mar
vs Brackley Town
3–2
W
24 Feb
@ FC Halifax Town
2–2
D
21 Feb
vs Woking
3–0
W
2.3Scored / game
2.2Conceded / game
83%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Hartlepool and Rochdale.
What is the prediction for Hartlepool vs Rochdale?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 76% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Hartlepool vs Rochdale?
On our numbers Hartlepool have a 25% chance of winning, the draw 25% and Rochdale 50%.
How many goals will there be in Hartlepool vs Rochdale?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 53% likely and both teams score 60% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Hartlepool vs Rochdale?
Our predicted score is Hartlepool 1–1 Rochdale, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.9 goals in total.
When is Hartlepool vs Rochdale?
Hartlepool vs Rochdale (National League) kicks off on Monday 6 April 2026 at 15:00 (West Africa Time) at The Prestige Group 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.