Our Rochdale vs Southend Prediction: 2-2
Rochdale vs Southend in the England National League is scheduled for an 19:45 GMT kick-off on Thursday May 15, 2025. We expect a 2-2 result in a tightly contested match, with BTTS looking like a reliable bet given both teams’ recent scoring form.
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 – Braintree Town vs Rochdale
After suffering a 0-2 England National League loss to Braintree Town, Rochdale must win to get back on track. In that match, Rochdale controlled 50% of possession and managed 0 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Braintree Town | 50% | 0 (3) | - | 72 |
Rochdale | 50% | 0 (0) | - | 120 |
Southend's Last Match – Gateshead vs Southend
Southend will be determined to find a winning touch after a 0-0 England National League draw against Gateshead on May 5. In that match, Southend recorded 50% possession, firing 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Gateshead | 50% | 0 (1) | - | 36 |
Southend | 50% | 0 (2) | - | 24 |
Rochdale vs Southend Stats
Key Stats
| Rochdale | Southend | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.56 | Attacking Strength | 1.18 |
| 1.1 | Defence Strength | 0.75 |
| 1.8 | Points Per Game | 1.6 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.9 | Average Scored | 1.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Rochdale are averaging 1.9 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per match, while Southend average 1.3 scored and 0.8 conceded per game.
Rochdale 19-8
Southend 13-8
What are the odds for this match?
Rochdale to win: @2.6
Draw: @3.3
Southend to win: @2.7
Over 2.5 Goals: @2.025