Rochdale vs Carlisle tips and predictions

Visitors too short for this trip

Carlisle are favourites in the betting. They should be but their price isn't value.

Rochdale backers will look at Carlisle's recent results for evidence that they are there for the taking. On the road the visitors have not been destructive; they've lost 3 of their last 4 away assignments. For such a short priced team perhaps they'd be expected to have done better than this.

While it might not be enough to upset the odds Rochdale have put in some solid performances. The hosts have been making the most of a recent run of form on their own turf. They have scored at least once in 10 of their recent 11 home matches while they have only conceded an average of 1.2 goals in their last 5 games.

Carlisle are looking a little shaky on the road. They've conceded two or more goals in 6 of their last 9 away matches. The form book might be out the window after the first whistle if they've been working on any weaknesses when under pressure before the match. After all, they are the favourites for a reason.

You'll have seen what happened in their previous meetings. Rochdale have won 3 of the last 5 fixtures between the two teams.

Winning might be too much but they can grab something here. Carlisle are the favourites and they'll be eager to keep it tidy in defence. It's not a strong view so maybe best to give it a miss but the No BTTS bet is the only play with a touch of value from that market.