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As Rochdale AFC prepares to host Gillingham FC in an English League Two encounter on September 5, 2026, both teams come into the match with similar records, each having won just one of their last five matches. This puts both clubs under pressure to find form as the season progresses.
Rochdale AFC’s recent struggles have been characterized by inconsistent performances, often failing to convert opportunities into goals. Their home advantage may play a pivotal role, as they seek to improve their standing in the league. On the other hand, Gillingham FC has found it equally challenging, managing only a single victory amidst a series of disappointing outings.
Tactically, Rochdale may look to dominate possession and exploit Gillingham’s defensive lapses, while the visitors could adopt a counter-attacking approach to leverage their pace on the break. The bookmakers’ odds reflect a slight favoritism towards the home side at 1.98, while Gillingham stands at a more distant 3.52. Our model predicts a 49.2% chance of a home win, with a 25.9% likelihood of a draw and 24.7% for an away victory. Given the close probabilities, this contest could very well go either way, making it a compelling matchup for fans and bettors alike.
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| Rochdale 45.9% |
Draw 27.7% |
Gillingham 26.4% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2.04 | 3.34 | 3.53 | Watch and Bet |
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2.06 | 3.33 | 3.42 | |
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1.98 | 3.35 | 3.50 |
Latest Results
| 29.08.26 Colchester United – Rochdale AFC – 1:0 22.08.26 Rochdale AFC – Crawley Town – 1:2 15.08.26 Newport County – Rochdale AFC – 3:0 08.08.26 Bradford City – Rochdale AFC – 2:0 01.08.26 Tranmere Rovers – Rochdale AFC – 2:3 penalties |
29.08.26 Gillingham FC – Northampton Town – 1:1 22.08.26 Fleetwood Town – Gillingham FC – 0:0 15.08.26 Gillingham FC – Walsall FC – 0:3 08.08.26 Gillingham FC – Luton Town – 0:3 31.07.26 Ebbsfleet United – Gillingham FC – 1:2 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 18.02.23 Rochdale AFC – Gillingham FC – 0:2 06.08.22 Gillingham FC – Rochdale AFC – 1:0 23.01.21 Gillingham FC – Rochdale AFC – 2:2 19.12.20 Rochdale AFC – Gillingham FC – 1:4 25.01.20 Rochdale AFC – Gillingham FC – 2:2 |
Standings
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Barnet | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8:4 | 4 | 7 |
| 2 | Walsall | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6:2 | 4 | 7 |
| 3 | York City | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6:4 | 2 | 7 |
| 4 | Colchester | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5:3 | 2 | 7 |
| 5 | Crewe | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2:0 | 2 | 7 |
| 6 | Oldham | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6:2 | 4 | 6 |
| 7 | Bristol Rovers | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9:6 | 3 | 6 |
| 8 | Tranmere | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5:3 | 2 | 5 |
| 9 | Grimsby | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3:2 | 1 | 5 |
| 10 | Fleetwood | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3:2 | 1 | 5 |
| 11 | Newport | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8:7 | 1 | 4 |
| 12 | Cheltenham | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5:5 | 0 | 4 |
| 13 | Rotherham | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4:4 | 0 | 4 |
| 14 | Swindon | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2:4 | -2 | 4 |
| 15 | Exeter | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3:3 | 0 | 3 |
| 16 | Chesterfield | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2:3 | -1 | 3 |
| 17 | Crawley | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2:4 | -2 | 3 |
| 18 | Shrewsbury | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2:5 | -3 | 3 |
| 19 | Northampton | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1:2 | -1 | 2 |
| 20 | Port Vale | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1:3 | -2 | 2 |
| 21 | Gillingham | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1:4 | -3 | 2 |
| 22 | Accrington | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4:7 | -3 | 1 |
| 23 | Salford | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1:5 | -4 | 0 |
| 24 | Rochdale | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1:6 | -5 | 0 |
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