Our Rochdale vs Carlisle Prediction: 2-1
Rochdale vs Carlisle in the England National League is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday February 7, 2026. A 2-1 result in favor of the hosts is our main pick, yet with both teams likely to get on the scoresheet, BTTS is another bet worth considering.
This Rochdale vs Carlisle 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 Boreham Wood
Rochdale will want to continue their winning form after a 4-1 England National League victory over Boreham Wood, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Rochdale recorded 50% possession and 5 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Rochdale | 50% | 0 (5) | - | 76 |
 Boreham Wood | 50% | 0 (3) | - | 62 |
Carlisle's Last Match – Carlisle vs Altrincham
Determined to maintain their recent success, Carlisle must win following their 3-1 England National League victory against Altrincham on January 31. In that match, Carlisle recorded 33% possession, firing 7 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Carlisle | 33% | 0 (7) | - | 47 |
 Altrincham | 67% | 0 (1) | - | 56 |
Rochdale vs Carlisle Stats
Key Stats
| Rochdale | Carlisle | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.25 | Attacking Strength | 1.18 |
| 0.39 | Defence Strength | 0.92 |
| 2.3 | Points Per Game | 1.6 |
| 7/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 6/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.5 | Average Scored | 1.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Rochdale are averaging 1.9 goals scored and 0.6 conceded per match, while Carlisle average 1.5 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.