Our Rochdale vs Braintree Town Prediction: 3-2
Rochdale vs Braintree Town in the England National League is scheduled for an 14:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday September 6, 2025. A 3-2 win for the home side is our main prediction, though over 2.5 goals looks like a valuable bet given both teams’ attacking tendencies.
This Rochdale vs Braintree Town 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 – Rochdale vs Altrincham
Determined to maintain their recent success, Rochdale must win following their 2-1 England National League victory against Altrincham on August 16. In that match, Rochdale controlled 48% of possession and managed 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Rochdale | 48% | 0 (4) | - | 55 |
Altrincham | 52% | 0 (4) | - | 63 |
Braintree Town's Last Match – Hartlepool vs Braintree Town
Braintree Town must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 0-2 England National League defeat against Hartlepool on August 16. In that match, Braintree Town recorded 52% possession, firing 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Hartlepool | 48% | 0 (6) | - | 74 |
Braintree Town | 52% | 0 (4) | - | 61 |
Rochdale vs Braintree Town Stats
Key Stats
| Rochdale | Braintree Town | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.87 | Attacking Strength | 1.09 |
| 1.17 | Defence Strength | 1.18 |
| 2.1 | Points Per Game | 1.3 |
| 7/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 0/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.7 | Average Scored | 1.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Rochdale are averaging 1.7 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, while Braintree Town average 1.2 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.