Southend United vs Rochdale predictions, Mar 17, 2026

Mar 14, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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Southend

Rochdale

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In an intriguing clash in the English National League, Southend United will host Rochdale AFC on March 17, 2026. Southend enters this fixture after a challenging run, securing just one victory in their last five outings. This lack of form has placed pressure on the team to deliver a strong performance at home. Despite their struggles, Southend will look to leverage their home advantage and gain momentum in front of their supporters.

Conversely, Rochdale has demonstrated impressive resurgence, winning four of their last five matches. This form highlights their tactical cohesion and attacking efficiency, making them formidable opponents. Rochdale’s recent performances suggest they have found a rhythm, characterized by solid defensive play and incisive counterattacks.

The bookmakers’ odds reflect this disparity, with Southend listed at 2.84 for a home win, while Rochdale sits favorably at 2.37 for an away victory. Our model indicates a 33.1% chance of a Southend win, a 28.5% probability of a draw, and a 38.7% likelihood of Rochdale triumphing. As both teams vie for crucial points, this encounter promises to be pivotal, with outcomes evenly poised and no guaranteed results.

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Southend
34.5%		 Draw
28.9%		 Rochdale
36.6%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

Outrights of English National League Rochdale: 55.34%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
bet_at_home 2.66 3.23 2.63
betsson 2.72 3.2 2.48
MarathonBet 2.58 3.13 2.49
WilliamHill 2.63 3 2.6
Pinnacle 2.68 3.31 2.49

Latest Results

14.03.26 Southend United – Forest Green Rovers – 2:0
10.03.26 Southend United – Gateshead – 1:1
07.03.26 Carlisle United – Southend United – 2:2
03.03.26 Southend United – Truro City – 1:1
28.02.26 Horsham FC – Southend United – 1:2		 14.03.26 Eastleigh FC – Rochdale AFC – 1:3
07.03.26 Rochdale AFC – Boston United – 1:0
03.03.26 Rochdale AFC – Brackley Town – 3:2
28.02.26 Aldershot Town – Rochdale AFC – 0:2
24.02.26 FC Halifax Town – Rochdale AFC – 2:2

Facts

  • One of today’s top clashes will feature two teams fighting for the top spots (ranked 8 and 1 in the zone Promotion ~ League Two).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Southend won 2.
  • Southend is in very good shape right now (last 5 games: 2 wins).
  • Rochdale is in superb shape, having picked up a string of victories recently (last 5 games: 4 wins).
  • Southend may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • In this match, both teams have almost equal chances to win.
  • In the last 19 head-to-head matches, Southend won 5 matches, drew 6 matches, lost 8 matches, and goals 25:32. (average 1.3:1.7).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Southend won 2 matches, drew 4 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 11:13. (average 1.2:1.4).

    Latest Head To Head

    27.01.26 Rochdale AFC – Southend United – 2:1
    15.05.25 Rochdale AFC – Southend United – 3:4 ET
    15.02.25 Southend United – Rochdale AFC – 1:1
    19.10.24 Rochdale AFC – Southend United – 0:1
    20.04.24 Southend United – Rochdale AFC – 1:2

    Standings

    2025/26

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Rochdale 37 29 4 4 72:26 46 91
    2 York City 38 27 8 3 100:36 64 89
    3 Carlisle 38 23 6 9 69:46 23 75
    4 Boreham Wood 38 21 8 9 77:52 25 71
    5 Scunthorpe 37 19 10 8 66:52 14 67
    6 Forest Green 38 18 11 9 62:45 17 65
    7 FC Halifax 38 17 8 13 59:55 4 59
    8 Southend 35 16 10 9 58:33 25 58
    9 Hartlepool 37 14 12 11 43:40 3 54
    10 Wealdstone 36 13 9 14 52:58 -6 48
    11 Tamworth 38 13 9 16 50:63 -13 48
    12 Boston Utd 38 12 11 15 50:55 -5 47
    13 Woking 35 12 10 13 52:44 8 46
    14 Solihull Moors 36 11 10 15 60:61 -1 43
    15 Sutton 38 10 13 15 53:63 -10 43
    16 Altrincham 37 13 4 20 44:56 -12 43
    17 Aldershot 37 12 6 19 61:70 -9 42
    18 Eastleigh 38 11 9 18 48:67 -19 42
    19 Yeovil 36 12 5 19 38:52 -14 41
    20 Brackley Town 37 9 9 19 35:58 -23 36
    21 Morecambe 38 8 10 20 55:78 -23 34
    22 Braintree 38 8 10 20 29:57 -28 34
    23 Gateshead 37 9 7 21 44:79 -35 34
    24 Truro 37 6 7 24 34:65 -31 25

    English National League Outrights

    1. Rochdale: 1.66 (55.34%)

    2. York City: 2.1 (43.75%)

    3. Carlisle: 101 (0.91%)

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