Rochdale vs Boreham Wood tips and predictions

Mental strength could be key for Rochdale

With a handful of points between them, it's 11th placed Rochdale welcoming 21st placed Boreham Wood in this National League clash as the home team looks to build on the 8-point gap between the sides.

This looks like one of those encounters where Rochdale do just enough to get the job done and they're sure to be asked some questions by this Boreham Wood outfit.

You'll have your own take on this but Rochdale might have reasons to be confident about adding to Boreham Wood's woes. The last 8 fixtures have not all gone well for the away squad; they've lost 6 of them. This might not be suitable preparation for this one.

The home players are finding some form on their own paddock. Rochdale have scored one or more times in 18 of their recent 19 home matches and that's been backed up throughout their ranks. Recently they have conceded no more than once in all of their last 7 games.

There have been episodes when Boreham Wood haven't had a strong foundation to stand up to pressure. They have conceded three or more times in 3 of their last 5 matches. If they are wobbling it might not only be in defence. In front of goal the visitors have sometimes been poor. They've scored one or less goals in 11 of their last 15 matches.

A less optimistic outlook is that they may end up with honours even. It's felt that both sides can score as they can both be effective in possession. However the odds-against for the No BTTS is actually the best bet from that market.