Our Rochdale vs Braintree Town Prediction: 3-1
Rochdale vs Braintree Town in the England National League is scheduled for an 14:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday September 6, 2025. A 3-1 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 – Wealdstone vs Rochdale
Determined to maintain their recent success, Rochdale must win following their 3-1 England National League victory against Wealdstone on August 30. In that match, Rochdale controlled 50% of possession and managed 7 shots on goal, with 5 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Wealdstone | 50% | 7 (4) | - | 95 |
 Rochdale | 50% | 7 (5) | - | 49 |
Braintree Town's Last Match – Braintree Town vs Tamworth
Braintree Town must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 1-2 England National League defeat against Tamworth on September 2. In that match, Braintree Town recorded 51% possession, firing 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Braintree Town | 51% | 0 (3) | - | 64 |
 Tamworth | 49% | 0 (4) | - | 63 |
Rochdale vs Braintree Town Stats
Key Stats
| Rochdale | Braintree Town | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.84 | Attacking Strength | 1.08 |
| 1.08 | Defence Strength | 1.09 |
| 2.1 | Points Per Game | 1.3 |
| 7/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 0/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 2.1 | Average Scored | 1.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Rochdale are averaging 1.9 goals scored and 0.7 conceded per match, while Braintree Town average 1.0 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.
Rochdale 19-7
Braintree Town 10-14
Lineups
Rochdale: Devante Rodney, Tarryn Allarakhia, Aidan Barlow, Oliver Whatmuff, Sam Beckwith, Tobi Adebayo-Rowling, Kyron Gordon, Emmanuel Dieseruvwe, Ethan Ebanks-Landell, Harvey Gilmour, Ryan East
Braintree Town: Goran Babic, Fletcher Hubbard, Mason Terry, Freddie Hockey, Tommy Smith, Frankie Terry, John Akinde, Sahid Kamara, Marley Marshall, George Langston, Aidan Francis
Rochdale 
Forest Green 
Carlisle 
Scunthorpe 
Boreham Wood 
Halifax 
York 
Southend 
Tamworth 
Wealdstone 
Yeovil 
Hartlepool 
Eastleigh 
Gateshead 
Boston Utd 
Brackley 
Solihull Moors 
Woking 
Aldershot 
Altrincham 
Braintree Town 
Sutton Utd 
Truro City 
Morecambe