EFL League Two

Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 15:00

Crewe Alexandra

Team Performance 4 out of 10

Rochdale

Team Performance 4 out of 10

Crewe Alexandra vs Rochdale Prediction & Stats | EFL League Two | 17/10

The encounter between Crewe Alexandra and Rochdale is set to kick off at 15:00 on Saturday, 17/10.

This EFL League Two fixture offers an intriguing clash of form and tactics, with both sides eager to make a statement at this stage of the season.

Read our full prediction below and get some of the best betting insights based on statistics.

Our Recommended Bet

Our analysts at Betting.co.uk have examined key metrics and modelled the most likely match outcomes based on both teams' recent performance data.

This includes historical trends, home and away statistics, and efficiency in front of goal.

Have a look at our recommended bet and key insights below.

Recommended Bet

Double Chance: Draw or Rochdale

Why we predict Double Chance X2

Our betting recommendation is Double Chance – X2 for the Crewe Alexandra vs Rochdale clash.

Rochdale are expected to put up a strong challenge and have a good chance of earning at least a draw. Backing the visitors to avoid defeat provides a safer angle in what could be a competitive encounter.

Key Betting Insights

Crewe Alexandra

Scored 11 goals in their last 5 matches
Undefeated in their last 5 clashes
Scored at least 1 goal in 5 consecutive matches

Rochdale

Scored 7 goals in their last 5 matches
Conceded in 4 of their last 5 matches
4 matches against Crewe Alexandra ended in a draw

Double Chance: Draw or Rochdale: 5/6

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Crewe Alexandra Preview

Crewe Alexandra has completed 10 fixtures in the EFL League Two, securing 4 wins, 6 draws, and 0 losses — an average of 1.8 points per game. In the EFL League Two, the team has scored 12 goals (1.2 per game) and conceded 7 (0.7 per game).

Across all competitions this season, Crewe Alexandra has played 66 matches, scoring 101 goals (1.53 per match) and conceding 80 (1.21 per match).

Team Statistics/Latest Results

Crewe Alexandra

Goals Scored: 101

Goals Conceded: 80

Average Goals Scored: 1.53

Average Goals Conceded: 1.21

Wins: 28

Goal Difference: 21

Date	Game	Result
10/10	Swindon Town 0 - 1 Crewe Alexandra	W
06/10	Blackpool 2 - 2 Crewe Alexandra	D
03/10	Crewe Alexandra 3 - 1 Bristol Rovers	W
26/09	Rotherham United 1 - 1 Crewe Alexandra	D
22/09	Crewe Alexandra 4 - 1 Aston Villa U21	W

Crewe Alexandra to win the match: 5/6

Stake £10.00 → Potential Return £18.33

Rochdale Preview

Across 10 EFL League Two matches, Rochdale has posted 4 victories, 2 stalemates, and 4 defeats, averaging 1.4 points per fixture. In those games they scored 11 (1.1 per match) and conceded 12 (1.2 per match).

During the whole 2026/27 campaign, Rochdale has earned 38 wins from 63 matches across all competitions, scoring 109 goals (1.73 per match) and conceding 70 (1.11 per match).

Team Statistics/Latest Results

Rochdale

Goals Scored: 109

Goals Conceded: 70

Average Goals Scored: 1.73

Average Goals Conceded: 1.11

Wins: 38

Goal Difference: 39

Date	Game	Result
10/10	Tranmere Rovers 1 - 1 Rochdale	D
06/10	Huddersfield Town 5 - 0 Rochdale	L
03/10	Rochdale 1 - 0 Swindon Town	W
26/09	Fleetwood Town 1 - 2 Rochdale	W
22/09	Rochdale 3 - 3 Liverpool U21	D

Rochdale to win the match: 11/4

Stake £10.00 → Potential Return £37.50

Statistical Insights for Crewe Alexandra vs Rochdale

Here's a statistical breakdown comparing each team's key metrics to the average.

From goal output and both teams to score rates to the results of their last 5 matches, these numbers offer a data-backed view to help identify betting value in the Crewe Alexandra vs Rochdale fixture.

Key metrics

Team Form

Crewe Alexandra

England - EFL League Two

Form	Last 5 Games	PPG
Overall	W D W D W	2.2
Home	W W D D D	1.8
Away	W D D D D	1.4

Rochdale

England - EFL League Two

Form	Last 5 Games	PPG
Overall	D L W W D	1.6
Home	W D W L W	2
Away	D L W D L	1

Favourite

Home Win

4/5

55.87%

Draw

11/4

25.91%

Away Win

11/4

26.6%

Key Metrics

Here's a breakdown of the core match metrics that often define betting value: goals scored, goals conceded, corners and cards.

Analysing these stats offers a sharper view of team tendencies and helps identify markets with consistent trends.

Key metrics

Goals Scored

Crewe Alexandra

last 5 matches

Rochdale

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Crewe Alexandra scored +57% more goals than Rochdale in the last 5 matches.

Crewe Alexandra and Rochdale goals scored count, last 5 matches

Swindon Town

Blackpool

Bristol Rovers

Rotherham United

Aston Villa U21

Tranmere Rovers

Huddersfield Town

Swindon Town

Fleetwood Town

Liverpool U21

Key metrics

Goals Conceded

Crewe Alexandra

last 5 matches

Rochdale

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Rochdale conceded +100% more goals than Crewe Alexandra in the last 5 matches.

Crewe Alexandra and Rochdale goals conceded count, last 5 matches

Swindon Town

Blackpool

Bristol Rovers

Rotherham United

Aston Villa U21

Tranmere Rovers

Huddersfield Town

Swindon Town

Fleetwood Town

Liverpool U21

Key metrics

Corners

Crewe Alexandra

last 5 matches

Rochdale

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Rochdale received +27% more corners than Crewe Alexandra in the last 5 matches.

Crewe Alexandra and Rochdale corners count, last 5 matches

Swindon Town

Blackpool

Bristol Rovers

Rotherham United

Aston Villa U21

Tranmere Rovers

Huddersfield Town

Swindon Town

Fleetwood Town

Liverpool U21

Key metrics

Cards

Crewe Alexandra

last 5 matches

Rochdale

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Crewe Alexandra received +120% more cards than Rochdale in the last 5 matches.

Crewe Alexandra and Rochdale cards count, last 5 matches

Swindon Town

Blackpool

Bristol Rovers

Rotherham United

Aston Villa U21

Tranmere Rovers

Huddersfield Town

Swindon Town

Fleetwood Town

Liverpool U21

Published on 14 October 2026, at 01:02 Last updated on 15 October 2026, at 06:21

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Dave is an established football tipster and NCTJ and NCE qualified journalist. He has over 23 years experience writing for sports websites including Teletext Sport, and providing betting tips for some of the biggest football betting sites. For his sins, he is a Barnsley FC supporter and gets to as many games as possible with his two sons.