Our Rochdale vs Blackburn U21 Prediction: 3-1
Rochdale vs Blackburn U21 in the England National League Cup is scheduled for an 18:00 GMT kick-off on Tuesday September 16, 2025. We’re backing a 3-1 home victory, but with both teams creating plenty of chances, over 2.5 goals is another strong betting option.
This Rochdale vs Blackburn U21 prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Rochdale's Last Match – Truro City vs Rochdale
Rochdale will look to carry forward their winning form after a 1-0 England National League success over Truro City on September 13. In that match, Rochdale saw 55% of the ball and 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Truro City | 45% | 0 (3) | - | 85 |
 Rochdale | 55% | 0 (3) | - | 70 |
Blackburn U21's Last Match – Coventry U21 vs Blackburn U21
Blackburn U21 should win to turn things around after settling for a 1-1 England U21 Premier League Cup draw against Coventry U21 on September 10. In that match, Blackburn U21 recorded 54% possession, firing 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Coventry U21 | 46% | 0 (2) | - | 37 |
 Blackburn U21 | 54% | 0 (4) | - | 39 |
Rochdale vs Blackburn U21 Stats
Key Stats
| Rochdale | Blackburn U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.07 | Attacking Strength | 0.93 |
| 0.58 | Defence Strength | 1.72 |
| 2.4 | Points Per Game | 0.4 |
| 8/10 | WIN | 1/10 |
| 0/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.8 | Average Scored | 0.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Rochdale are averaging 1.8 goals scored and 0.6 conceded per match, while Blackburn U21 average 0.6 scored and 2.8 conceded per game.