Rochdale vs Southend United

Expert Overview: Rochdale vs Southend United

The upcoming match between Rochdale and Southend United on September 20, 2025, at 16:30 is expected to be a competitive encounter. Both teams have shown resilience in recent matches, making this game particularly intriguing. The odds suggest a balanced contest with potential for goals from both sides. The average total goals predicted is 3.15, indicating an attacking mindset from both teams. The likelihood of both teams scoring is reflected in the odds for “Over 1.5 Goals” at 73.30 and “Over 2.5 Goals” at 65.20.

Betting Predictions

• Away Team To Score In 2nd Half: Odds of 98.10 suggest a strong possibility that Southend United will find the back of the net in the second half.
• Both Teams Not To Score In 1st Half: With odds at 78.00, it’s likely that both teams will take time to settle in during the first half.
• Both Teams Not To Score In 2nd Half: At 75.80, there’s a fair chance neither team will score in the second half, indicating a potential defensive battle.
• First Goal Between Minute 0-29: Odds of 74.50 suggest an early goal could set the tone for the match.
• Over 1.5 Goals: With odds at 73.30, expect more than one and a half goals to be scored in total.
• Away Team To Score In 1st Half: At 73.80, Southend United might break the deadlock early.
• Last Goal Minute 0-72: Odds of 74.40 imply the match could see scoring up until the final whistle.
• Home Team To Score In 2nd Half: Rochdale has a decent chance to score in the second half with odds of 76.30.
• Home Team To Score In 1st Half: Rochdale could also score early with odds of 76.40.
• Both Teams Not to Score: The odds of 61.20 suggest a low probability of a goalless draw.
• Home Team To Win: Rochdale’s chances of winning are reflected in odds of 63.50.
• Avg. Total Goals: The prediction of an average of 3.15 total goals aligns with an open game.
• Avg. Goals Scored: An average of 2.23 goals scored indicates both teams are likely to contribute to the tally.
• Yellow Cards: An average of 1.20 yellow cards suggests disciplined play with occasional cautions.
• Avg. Conceded Goals: With an average of 0.93 conceded goals, defenses are expected to hold firm on occasion.

Predictions

The match promises to be dynamic with both teams having opportunities to score at various intervals throughout the game. The early minutes (0-29) are crucial, as indicated by the odds for the first goal occurring within this period (74.50). Additionally, Southend United’s likelihood of scoring in the second half (98.10) could make them a formidable opponent as the game progresses into its latter stages (Last Goal Minute 0-72: 74.40). On the other hand, Rochdale’s chances to score in both halves (76.30 for the second half and 76.40 for the first) show their capability to challenge Southend United consistently throughout the match.

Cards and Discipline

The anticipated number of yellow cards (1.20) suggests that while discipline will be maintained, there may be moments of tension leading to cautions from the referee. The under bet for cards (Under 5.5 Cards: 65.20) further supports this expectation, indicating that while there may be some heated exchanges, overall discipline will likely prevail without excessive bookings affecting team performance significantly.