Our Rochdale vs Hartlepool Prediction: 2-1
Rochdale vs Hartlepool in the England National League is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday April 26, 2025. A 2-1 victory for the hosts is our top prediction, yet given both teams’ attacking form, BTTS seems like a smart betting choice.
This Rochdale vs Hartlepool 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 AFC Fylde
Rochdale will look to build on their last result following a 0-0 England National League stalemate against AFC Fylde on April 21. In that match, Rochdale had 50% possession and 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Rochdale | 50% | 0 (5) | - | 87 |
 AFC Fylde | 50% | 0 (2) | - | 51 |
Hartlepool's Last Match – Hartlepool vs Gateshead
Hartlepool will look to carry forward their winning form after a 3-2 England National League success over Gateshead on April 21. In that match, Hartlepool recorded 50% possession, firing 7 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Hartlepool | 50% | 0 (7) | - | 33 |
 Gateshead | 50% | 0 (3) | - | 44 |
Rochdale vs Hartlepool Stats
Key Stats
| Rochdale | Hartlepool | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.24 | Attacking Strength | 0.93 |
| 1.01 | Defence Strength | 0.97 |
| 1.3 | Points Per Game | 1.5 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.6 | Average Scored | 1.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Rochdale are averaging 1.6 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Hartlepool average 1.6 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.
Rochdale 16-13
Hartlepool 16-13
What are the odds for this match?
Rochdale to win: @1.85
Draw: @3.3
Hartlepool to win: @3.9
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.85