Our Rochdale vs Braintree Town Prediction: 3-1
Rochdale vs Braintree Town in the England National League is scheduled for an 14:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday September 6, 2025. A 3-1 win for the home side is our main prediction, though over 2.5 goals looks like a valuable bet given both teams’ attacking tendencies.
This Rochdale vs Braintree Town prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Rochdale's Last Match – Wealdstone vs Rochdale
Determined to maintain their recent success, Rochdale must win following their 3-1 England National League victory against Wealdstone on August 30. In that match, Rochdale controlled 50% of possession and managed 7 shots on goal, with 5 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Wealdstone | 50% | 7 (4) | - | 95 |
 Rochdale | 50% | 7 (5) | - | 49 |
Braintree Town's Last Match – Braintree Town vs Tamworth
Braintree Town must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 1-2 England National League defeat against Tamworth on September 2. In that match, Braintree Town recorded 51% possession, firing 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Braintree Town | 51% | 0 (3) | - | 64 |
 Tamworth | 49% | 0 (4) | - | 63 |
Rochdale vs Braintree Town Stats
Key Stats
| Rochdale | Braintree Town | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.84 | Attacking Strength | 1.08 |
| 1.08 | Defence Strength | 1.09 |
| 2.1 | Points Per Game | 1.3 |
| 7/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 0/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 2.1 | Average Scored | 1.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Rochdale are averaging 1.9 goals scored and 0.7 conceded per match, while Braintree Town average 1.0 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.
Rochdale 19-7
Braintree Town 10-14
Lineups
Rochdale: Devante Rodney, Tarryn Allarakhia, Aidan Barlow, Oliver Whatmuff, Sam Beckwith, Tobi Adebayo-Rowling, Kyron Gordon, Emmanuel Dieseruvwe, Ethan Ebanks-Landell, Harvey Gilmour, Ryan East
Braintree Town: Goran Babic, Fletcher Hubbard, Mason Terry, Freddie Hockey, Tommy Smith, Frankie Terry, John Akinde, Sahid Kamara, Marley Marshall, George Langston, Aidan Francis