Rochdale vs Liverpool U21 predictions, Sep 22, 2026

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On September 22, 2026, Rochdale AFC will face Liverpool U21 in the English EFL Trophy, providing an intriguing matchup at Rochdale’s home ground. Both teams come into the contest with mixed recent form, as Rochdale has secured two victories in their last five matches, while Liverpool U21 has also won two of their last four outings.

Tactically, Rochdale will likely aim to leverage their home advantage by adopting an assertive approach, utilizing their physicality and experience in competitive matches. Their recent successes suggest a growing confidence that could play a pivotal role in this encounter.

Liverpool U21, on the other hand, tends to favor a more fluid style, emphasizing quick transitions and technical prowess. Their ability to break down opposition defenses will be crucial, especially considering they have demonstrated resilience in their recent performances.

Odds reflect a relatively close contest, with bookmakers favoring Rochdale slightly at 1.99 compared to Liverpool U21’s 3.21. Based on the analysis of form and odds, a predicted final score of 2:1 could indicate a tight match. However, as with any sports event, unexpected outcomes are always a possibility, making this clash one to watch closely.

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Rochdale 46.9%

Draw 24.6%

Liverpool U21 28.5%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:1

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	2.01	3.73	3.19
	1.98	3.45	3.25
	1.97	3.60	3.18
	1.97	3.65	3.10
	1.94	4.03	3.27
	1.92	3.80	3.25

Latest Results

19.09.26 Rochdale AFC – Oldham Athletic – 2:0 12.09.26 Walsall FC – Rochdale AFC – 0:0 05.09.26 Rochdale AFC – Gillingham FC – 1:4 01.09.26 Rochdale AFC – Shrewsbury Town – 3:0 29.08.26 Colchester United – Rochdale AFC – 1:0

19.09.26 Liverpool U21 – Brighton & Hove Albion U21 – 5:1 14.09.26 West Ham United U21 – Liverpool U21 – 1:0 30.08.26 Liverpool U21 – Leeds United U21 – 2:1 21.08.26 Everton U21 – Liverpool U21 – 1:1 26.04.26 Liverpool U21 – Crystal Palace U21 – 3:4 penalties

Facts

In recent outings, Rochdale has recorded mixed results (last 5 matches: 2 wins).

Rochdale is expected to hold a slight competitive edge in this match.

In the last 2 head-to-head meetings, Rochdale has recorded 2 wins, 0 draws, and 0 losses, with a goal aggregate of 5:0 (averaging 2.5:0 goals per game).

Specifically in home fixtures for Rochdale against this opponent, the record stands at 2 wins, 0 draws, and 0 losses, with 5:0 goals (averaging 2.5:0 per game).

Latest Head To Head

20.09.22 Rochdale AFC – Liverpool U21 – 1:0 31.08.21 Rochdale AFC – Liverpool U21 – 4:0

Standings

Group 1

		Pl	W	W	L	L		Pts
1	Sheffield Wed	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
2	Accrington	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
3	Salford	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
4	Sunderland U21	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0

Group 2

		Pl	W	W	L	L		Pts
1	Wigan	1	1	0	0	0	3:2	3
2	Blackpool	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
3	Crewe	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
4	Aston Villa U21	1	0	0	0	1	2:3	0

Group 3

		Pl	W	W	L	L		Pts
1	Newcastle Utd U21	1	1	0	0	0	3:1	3
2	Bradford City	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
3	Rotherham	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
4	York City	1	0	0	0	1	1:3	0

Group 4

		Pl	W	W	L	L		Pts
1	Chesterfield	1	1	0	0	0	5:3	3
2	Manchester City U21	2	1	0	0	1	7:6	3
3	Port Vale	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
4	Mansfield	1	0	0	0	1	1:4	0

Group 5

		Pl	W	W	L	L		Pts
1	Stockport County	1	1	0	0	0	6:3	3
2	Tranmere	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
3	Shrewsbury	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
4	Everton U21	1	0	0	0	1	3:6	0

Group 6

		Pl	W	W	L	L		Pts
1	Grimsby	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
2	Notts County	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
3	Burton	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
4	Nottingham U21	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0

Group 7

		Pl	W	W	L	L		Pts
1	Barnsley	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
2	Oldham	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
3	Fleetwood	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
4	Leeds U21	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0

Group 8

		Pl	W	W	L	L		Pts
1	Huddersfield	1	1	0	0	0	3:1	3
2	Rochdale	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
3	Liverpool U21	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
4	Doncaster	1	0	0	0	1	1:3	0

Group 9

		Pl	W	W	L	L		Pts
1	Exeter	1	1	0	0	0	2:0	3
2	Cheltenham	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
3	Oxford Utd	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
4	Tottenham U21	1	0	0	0	1	0:2	0

Group 10

		Pl	W	W	L	L		Pts
1	Leicester	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
2	Walsall	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
3	Stevenage	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
4	Fulham U21	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0

Group 11

		Pl	W	W	L	L		Pts
1	Wycombe	2	1	0	1	0	3:2	4
2	Reading	1	0	1	0	0	1:1	2
3	Chelsea U21	2	0	1	0	1	3:4	2
4	Bristol Rovers	1	0	0	1	0	2:2	1

Group 12

		Pl	W	W	L	L		Pts
1	Colchester	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
2	Luton	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
3	Peterborough	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
4	Ipswich U21	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0

Group 13

		Pl	W	W	L	L		Pts
1	Crystal Palace U21	1	1	0	0	0	2:1	3
2	Plymouth	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
3	Newport	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
4	Swindon	1	0	0	0	1	1:2	0

Group 14

		Pl	W	W	L	L		Pts
1	Barnet	1	1	0	0	0	5:1	3
2	Arsenal U21	2	1	0	0	1	3:6	3
3	Leyton Orient	2	0	1	0	1	2:3	2
4	AFC Wimbledon	1	0	0	1	0	1:1	1

Group 15

		Pl	W	W	L	L		Pts
1	Brighton U21	1	1	0	0	0	3:0	3
2	Gillingham	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
3	Cambridge Utd	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
4	Northampton	1	0	0	0	1	0:3	0

Group 16

		Pl	W	W	L	L		Pts
1	MK Dons	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
2	Crawley	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
3	Bromley	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
4	Brentford U21	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0

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