Our Rochdale vs Hartlepool Prediction: 1-0
Rochdale vs Hartlepool in the England National League is scheduled for an 19:45 GMT kick-off on Tuesday December 30, 2025. Our forecast favors a 1-0 Rochdale victory, with their defensive discipline proving too strong for Hartlepool to break down.
This Rochdale vs Hartlepool 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 – Morecambe vs Rochdale
Rochdale will look to carry forward their winning form after a 2-1 England National League success over Morecambe on December 26. In that match, Rochdale saw 50% of the ball and 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Morecambe | 50% | 0 (7) | - | 54 |
 Rochdale | 50% | 0 (3) | - | 51 |
Hartlepool's Last Match – Hartlepool vs Scunthorpe
Hartlepool must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 1-2 England National League defeat against Scunthorpe on December 26. In that match, Hartlepool controlled 50% of possession and managed 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Hartlepool | 50% | 0 (2) | - | 98 |
 Scunthorpe | 50% | 0 (6) | - | 102 |
Rochdale vs Hartlepool Stats
Key Stats
| Rochdale | Hartlepool | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.3 | Attacking Strength | 0.87 |
| 0.32 | Defence Strength | 0.58 |
| 2.5 | Points Per Game | 1.5 |
| 8/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 1.6 | Average Scored | 1.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Rochdale are averaging 1.6 goals scored and 0.7 conceded per match, while Hartlepool average 1.2 scored and 0.9 conceded per game.
Rochdale 16-7
Hartlepool 12-9
What are the odds for this match?
Rochdale to win: @1.55
Draw: @3.8
Hartlepool to win: @5.5
Lineups
Rochdale: Joe Pritchard, Connor McBride, Devante Rodney, Harvey Gilmour, Tyler Smith, Tobi Adebayo-Rowling, Kyron Gordon, Nathan Broome, Charlie Waller, Ethan Ebanks-Landell, Ryan East
Hartlepool: Alex Reid, Jamie Miley, Adam Campbell, Jay Benn, Maxim Kouogun, George Evans, Jack David Hunter, Matty Daly, Luke Charman, Cameron John, Nathan Sheron
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