Our Rochdale vs Southend Prediction: 2-1
Rochdale vs Southend in the England National League is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday December 6, 2025. We expect a 2-1 home win, but with both teams proving their offensive capabilities, BTTS is a solid alternative bet.
This Rochdale vs Southend 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 Everton U21
Rochdale must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 1-0 England National League Cup victory over Everton U21 in their last outing. In that match, Rochdale controlled 56% of possession and managed 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Rochdale | 56% | 0 (5) | - | 33 |
 Everton U21 | 44% | 0 (3) | - | 37 |
Southend's Last Match – Southend vs Altrincham
Southend will hope to extend their good run following a 3-0 England National League win against Altrincham on November 22. In that match, Southend recorded 59% possession, firing 7 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Southend | 59% | 0 (7) | - | 67 |
 Altrincham | 41% | 0 (2) | - | 39 |
Rochdale vs Southend Stats
Key Stats
| Rochdale | Southend | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.67 | Attacking Strength | 1.36 |
| 0.72 | Defence Strength | 0.71 |
| 1.9 | Points Per Game | 2 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.3 | Average Scored | 1.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Rochdale are averaging 1.3 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, while Southend average 1.9 scored and 0.6 conceded per game.