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Rochdale AFC vs Ipswich Town FC, League One 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2020-21
Mon 5 Apr 2021 · 14:00 UTC Crown Oil Arena HT 45+2' · FT 45+5'

Overview

Match Preview

Rochdale AFC vs Ipswich Town FCLeague One at Crown Oil Arena.

Match Details

  • Referee Rob Lewis
  • Referee Andy Haines
  • Referee Chris Sarginson
  • Referee Christopher Ward
  • Referee Declan Ford

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
05 Apr Ipswich Town FC H 0–0 D
02 Apr Portsmouth FC A 1–2 L
20 Mar Peterborough United FC H 3–3 D
13 Mar Lincoln City FC A 2–1 W
09 Mar Shrewsbury Town FC H 0–2 L
06 Mar Sunderland AFC A 0–2 L
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
05 Apr Rochdale AFC A 0–0 D
02 Apr Bristol Rovers FC H 2–1 W
27 Mar Wigan Athletic FC A 0–0 D
20 Mar Portsmouth FC A 1–2 L
16 Mar Fleetwood Town FC A 0–2 L
13 Mar Plymouth Argyle FC H 1–0 W

Key Stats

0% Both Teams to Score
H2H (3 games)
0% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Rochdale AFC and Ipswich Town FC is underway.
  • 5' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 10' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Aristote Nsiala made 358 appearances and scored 5 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 15' Ipswich Town FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 20' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Ipswich Town FC that had 358 games and scored 470 goals.
  • 25' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 30' The 27-year-old Gabriel Osho has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 35' It’s high time Paul Cook made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 40' Conor Grant has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 45' The energy levels are beginning to show. Paul Cook might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 50' Rochdale AFC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 55' It looks surprising Ipswich Town FC does not make any changes. Armando Dobra has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 60' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 65' A tactical swap from Rochdale AFCStephen Dooley on, Conor Grant off on 65 minutes.
  • 70' It looks like no one’s ball. Ipswich Town FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 72' Ipswich Town FC ring the changes. Gwion Edwards has done his job and it is now time for Armando Dobra to step up.
  • 73' Time for substitution for Ipswich Town FC. Alan Judge is replaced by Joshua Harrop.
  • 78' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Rochdale AFC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 80' Another change for Ipswich Town FC made on 80 minute. Kayden Jackson leaves to be changed by Aaron Drinan.
  • 85' It is a substitution in Ipswich Town FC team. Teddy Bishop is replaced by Myles Kenlock on 85 minute.
  • 89' That is a Yellow card for Ipswich Town FC. Joshua Harrop will be fuming at that decision.
  • Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 0-0.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.93 Rochdale AFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.99 Ipswich Town FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 70% + Ipswich Town FC or Draw 67%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Rochdale AFC33% Draw33% Ipswich Town FC34%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes40% 0% No60%
Avg goals/match: 1.92
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 83%
17%
± 1.5 58%
42%
± 2.5 30%
70%
± 3.5 14%
86%
± 4.5 5%
95%

Double Chance

Rochdale AFC or Draw
66%
Draw or Ipswich Town FC
67%
Rochdale AFC or Ipswich Town FC
67%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Rochdale AFC21% Draw56% Ipswich Town FC23%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
14.5%
0 – 1
13.1%
1 – 0
12.2%
0 – 2
6.8%
1 – 2
6.6%
2 – 1
6.1%
2 – 0
6%
2 – 2
3.2%
0 – 3
2.2%
1 – 3
2.2%
3 – 1
2%

Asian Handicap — Rochdale AFC

Handicap Rochdale AFC covers Push Ipswich Town FC covers
-2.5 3% 97%
-2 3% 8% 89%
-1.5 11% 89%
-1 11% 19% 69%
-0.5 31% 69%
+0.5 66% 34%
+1 66% 21% 13%
+1.5 87% 13%
+2 87% 9% 4%
+2.5 96% 4%

Clean Sheet

Rochdale AFC keeps clean sheet
38%
Ipswich Town FC keeps clean sheet
40%

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.