Rochdale vs Gillingham Prediction & Stats | EFL League Two | 05/09
The encounter between Rochdale and Gillingham is set to kick off at 15:00 on Saturday, 05/09.
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
BTTS - Yes
Why we predict BTTS - Yes
Our betting recommended bet is BTTS - Yes for the Rochdale vs Gillingham clash. Considering the attacking prowess of both teams, we're confident that goals will be conceded on both sides.
Key Betting Insights
Rochdale
Scored 4 goals in their last 5 matches
Conceded in 4 of their last 5 matches
Lost 4 of their last 5 matches
Gillingham
Conceded in 4 of their last 5 matches
4 matches against Rochdale ended in a draw
Over 9.5 corners occurred in 4 of Gillingham's last 5 matches
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Rochdale Preview
Rochdale has completed 3 fixtures in the EFL League Two, securing 0 wins, 0 draws, and 3 losses — an average of 0 points per game. In the EFL League Two, the team has scored 1 goals (0.33 per game) and conceded 6 (2 per game).
Across all competitions this season, Rochdale has played 54 matches, scoring 96 goals (1.78 per match) and conceding 56 (1.04 per match).
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Rochdale
Goals Scored:99
Goals Conceded:56
Average Goals Scored:1.8
Average Goals Conceded:1.02
Wins:35
Goal Difference:43
Date
Game
Result
01/09
Rochdale
3 - 0
Shrewsbury Town
W
29/08
Colchester United
1 - 0
Rochdale
L
22/08
Rochdale
1 - 2
Crawley Town
L
15/08
Newport County
3 - 0
Rochdale
L
08/08
Bradford City
2 - 0
Rochdale
L
Rochdale to win the match: 1/1
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Gillingham Preview
Across 3 EFL League Two matches, Gillingham has posted 0 victories, 2 stalemates, and 1 defeats, averaging 0.67 points per fixture. In those games they scored 1 (0.33 per match) and conceded 4 (1.33 per match).
During the whole 2026/27 campaign, Gillingham has earned 14 wins from 55 matches across all competitions, scoring 62 goals (1.13 per match) and conceding 88 (1.6 per match).
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Gillingham
Goals Scored:63
Goals Conceded:89
Average Goals Scored:1.13
Average Goals Conceded:1.59
Wins:14
Goal Difference:-26
Date
Game
Result
01/09
Chesterfield
1 - 1
Gillingham
D
29/08
Gillingham
1 - 1
Northampton Town
D
22/08
Fleetwood Town
0 - 0
Gillingham
D
15/08
Gillingham
0 - 3
Walsall
L
08/08
Gillingham
0 - 3
Luton Town
L
Gillingham to win the match: 12/5
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Statistical Insights for Rochdale vs Gillingham
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 Rochdale vs Gillingham fixture.
Key metrics
Team Form
Rochdale
England - EFL League Two
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
W
L
L
L
L
0.6
Home
W
L
W
D
W
2
Away
L
L
L
D
D
0.4
Gillingham
England - EFL League Two
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
D
D
D
L
L
0.6
Home
D
L
L
W
L
0.8
Away
D
D
L
L
D
0.6
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Home Win
1/1
50%
Draw
9/4
30.77%
Away Win
12/5
29.41%
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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
Rochdale
4
last 5 matches
Gillingham
2
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Rochdale scored +100% more goals than Gillingham in the last 5 matches.
Rochdale and Gillingham goals scored count, last 5 matches
Shrewsbury Town
3
Colchester United
0
Crawley Town
1
Newport County
0
Bradford City
0
1
Chesterfield
1
Northampton Town
0
Fleetwood Town
0
Walsall
0
Luton Town
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Key metrics
Goals Conceded
Rochdale
8
last 5 matches
Gillingham
8
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Both teams conceded the same number of goals in the last 5 matches.
Rochdale and Gillingham goals conceded count, last 5 matches
Shrewsbury Town
0
Colchester United
1
Crawley Town
2
Newport County
3
Bradford City
2
1
Chesterfield
1
Northampton Town
0
Fleetwood Town
3
Walsall
3
Luton Town
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Key metrics
Corners
Rochdale
17
last 5 matches
Gillingham
16
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Rochdale received +6% more corners than Gillingham in the last 5 matches.
Rochdale and Gillingham corners count, last 5 matches
Shrewsbury Town
1
Colchester United
3
Crawley Town
5
Newport County
6
Bradford City
2
2
Chesterfield
4
Northampton Town
2
Fleetwood Town
6
Walsall
2
Luton Town
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Key metrics
Cards
Rochdale
12
last 5 matches
Gillingham
11
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Rochdale received +9% more cards than Gillingham in the last 5 matches.
Rochdale and Gillingham cards count, last 5 matches
Shrewsbury Town
1
Colchester United
2
Crawley Town
4
Newport County
3
Bradford City
2
2
Chesterfield
2
Northampton Town
2
Fleetwood Town
4
Walsall
1
Luton Town
Dave Kuzio
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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.
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