Rochdale vs Harrogate tips and predictions

Rochdale to send Harrogate packing

It looks like this will be an intriguing match with both sides having their moments. Many people are making noises about an away win but the data points to a home masterclass.

At home Rochdale will be confident about adding to Harrogate's latest reverses. On the road the visitors have sometimes looked ill-prepared; they've lost 8 of their last 10 away matches. They've been facing different opposition but that doesn't look like the record of a team that will fancy their chances.

The home team is in some form on their own patch. The Dale have scored at least once in 6 of their recent 7 home matches and that approach has been consolidated at the back where they've conceded no more than once in all of their last 6 games. Looking at this recent performance data makes a strong case for the home win.

At certain times Harrogate haven't had foundations near their 18-yard line. They have conceded three or more goals in 4 of their last 7 matches. Shots on goal seem to be in short supply for them as well. At times the visitors have stuttered to put away their chances. They've been goalless in 10 of their last 19 away matches.

It would be odd to argue that the favourites are a lock here. It's possible that the two sides cancel each other out in a battle of attrition. That's why the BTTS No bet seems like a decent side bet.