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Rochdale AFC vs Walsall FC, League One 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2018-19
Rochdale AFC
1 – 2
Full Time
Walsall FC
Sat 25 Aug 2018 · 14:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Matt Done 29' Y
Y 70' Zeli Ismail
R 86' Zeli Ismail

Overview

Match Preview

Rochdale AFC vs Walsall FC — League One .

Match Details

  • Referee Helen Byrne
  • Referee Graham Salisbury
  • Referee Barry Cropp
  • Referee Anthony Moore

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Bradford City AFC 7 15
2 Sheffield Wednesday FC 7 14
3 Stockport County FC 8 13
4 Plymouth Argyle FC 8 13
5 Cambridge United FC 8 13
6 Huddersfield Town AFC 7 12
7 Burton Albion FC 8 12
8 AFC Wimbledon 8 12
9 Reading FC 7 11
10 Oxford United FC 6 11
11 Leyton Orient FC 7 10
12 Wycombe Wanderers FC 8 10
13 Stevenage FC 7 9
14 Leicester City FC 7 9
15 Blackpool FC 7 8
16 Luton Town FC 7 8
17 Mansfield Town FC 7 8
18 Barnsley FC 7 8
19 Bromley FC 7 8
20 Notts County FC 7 7
21 Doncaster Rovers FC 7 6
22 Milton Keynes Dons FC 7 6
23 Peterborough United FC 8 5
24 Wigan Athletic FC 7 4

Head-to-Head

1
1
Rochdale AFC 2 games · Avg 3.0 goals Walsall FC
Last 5 meetings
2018-08-25 Rochdale AFC 1–2 Walsall FC

Recent Form

Rochdale AFC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
25 Aug Walsall FC H 1–2 L
21 Aug Barnsley FC H 0–4 L
18 Aug Fleetwood Town FC A 2–2 D
11 Aug Peterborough United FC H 1–4 L
04 Aug Burton Albion FC A 2–1 W
03 Dec MOL Fehervar FC H 2–1 W
Walsall FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
25 Aug Rochdale AFC A 2–1 W
21 Aug AFC Wimbledon A 3–1 W
18 Aug Gillingham FC H 2–1 W
11 Aug Scunthorpe United FC A 1–1 D
04 Aug Plymouth Argyle FC H 2–1 W

Key Stats

100% Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
100% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Rochdale AFC and Walsall FC is underway.
  • 5' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 10' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 15' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Walsall FC that had 65 games and scored 67 goals.
  • 20' With 0 assists to his name this season, Jim McNulty is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Rochdale AFC.
  • 25' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Rochdale AFC and Walsall FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 29' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Matt Done.
  • 32' Josh Ginnelly makes no mistake. The score reads 0-1 and Walsall FC are in front.
  • 37' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 42' 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.
  • 46' Another substitution for Walsall FC to replace Josh Ginnelly by Zeli Ismail on 46 minute.
  • 51' Rochdale AFC is showing some good football. However, Rochdale AFC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 55' Oliver Rathbone makes way for Calvin Andrew at the 55 minute mark. A tactical switch from Rochdale AFC.
  • 60' A quiet spell here at . Walsall FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 65' Over 65 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 67' A change in the Walsall FC ranks — Morgan Ferrier exits the field as Josh Gordon enters on 67.
  • 68' A change in the Rochdale AFC ranks — David Perkins exits the field as Brad Inman enters on 68.
  • 70' It’s a booking for Walsall FC player. Zeli Ismail gets a Yellow card.
  • 75' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Keith Hill will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 77' Zeli Ismail has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 77 minutes.
  • 79' Callum Camps makes no mistake. The score reads 1-2 and Rochdale AFC are in front.
  • 84' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Rochdale AFC and Walsall FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 85' A change in the Rochdale AFC ranks — Matt Done exits the field as Kgosietsile Ntlhe enters on 85.
  • 86' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Red card for Zeli Ismail.
  • 90' The Walsall FC manager makes a substitution. Kieron Morris departs to be replaced by Kane Wilson.
  • Walsall FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

Rochdale AFC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Keith Hill

Walsall FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Dean Keates

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.15 Rochdale AFC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.72 Walsall FC xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 56%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Rochdale AFC26% Draw27% Walsall FC47%
Actual: Walsall FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes56% 0% No44%
Avg goals/match: 2.87
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 92%
8%
± 1.5 78%
22%
± 2.5 54%
46%
± 3.5 32%
68%
± 4.5 17%
83%

Double Chance

Rochdale AFC or Draw
53%
Draw or Walsall FC
74%
Rochdale AFC or Walsall FC
73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Rochdale AFC20% Draw45% Walsall FC35%
Actual: Walsall FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.1%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 1
9%
0 – 2
8.3%
0 – 0
7.5%
2 – 1
6.2%
1 – 0
5.6%
2 – 2
5.3%
1 – 3
5.3%
0 – 3
4.6%
2 – 0
3.7%
2 – 3
3.1%

Asian Handicap — Rochdale AFC

Handicap Rochdale AFC covers Push Walsall FC covers
-2.5 3% — 97%
-2 3% 7% 90%
-1.5 10% — 90%
-1 10% 14% 76%
-0.5 24% — 76%
+0.5 51% — 49%
+1 51% 22% 27%
+1.5 73% — 27%
+2 73% 15% 12%
+2.5 88% — 12%

Clean Sheet

Rochdale AFC keeps clean sheet
19% ✓
Walsall FC keeps clean sheet
32% ✓

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