Crawley vs Rochdale tips and predictions

Visitors poised to stutter

Crawley are currently in 22nd place as they look to steal a march on 24th place Rochdale.

This looks destined to be an eagerly contested game. Given these odds available the home team is favoured to come out on top but it might be best to just sit back and enjoy this one.

Time will tell if it's relevant but Crawley might have reasons to be confident about adding to Rochdale's latest reverses. This away squad comes into the match with 13 losses from their last 20 matches. It doesn't sound like the recent record of a team that will fancy their chances.

These home players have enjoyed a run of form on their own turf. The Reds scored two or more goals in 4 of their recent 5 home matches.

Rochdale have actually conceded at least once in 13 of their last 14 matches. And the home side's defenders will take some confidence from the lack of potency they will be facing. The visitors haven't been able to depend on their forwards lately. They've scored one or less goals in 10 of their last 12 matches.

You'll be aware of how this match has gone in the past. Crawley have won 2 of the last 3 fixtures between the two teams.

Playing devil's advocate they may end up in parity. Don't be surprised if the two sides cancel each other out over an attritional ninety minutes. It's not a strong view compared to other previews but the No BTTS bet is fair.