Rochdale 0-0 Scunthorpe – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates Rochdale at 36%, yet other data sources diverge — this Rochdale vs Scunthorpe fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Fixture Analysis
It is a League Two clash, Regular Season - 2 as Rochdale welcome Scunthorpe to Crown Oil Arena. Kick-off is set for Saturday 14 August 2021 at 15:00 UTC.
Recent Form
Across all League Two games this season, Rochdale have gone 0W 0D 1L from 1 outings — a 0.00 PPG return. Last five: L. They are averaging 2.00 goals per game — a high-scoring output that makes them a genuine attacking threat in any fixture. However, 3.00 goals conceded per game is a concern — opposing attacks have exploited them regularly. Both teams have scored in 100% of their matches — an extremely high rate that makes BTTS Yes a well-supported standalone angle from their form alone. Rochdale have played only a handful of League Two games so far this season, so this record also draws on matches from last season.
Looking at all fixtures this season, Scunthorpe stand at 0W 0D 1L from 1 League Two matches — 0.00 PPG. Last five: L. Their scoring rate of 1.00 per game is modest, conceding 3.00 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. Conceding 3.00 per game is a high rate — their defensive vulnerabilities have been exposed regularly this season. Both teams have scored in 100% of their matches this season — one of the stronger BTTS rates in the division, making Yes a well-evidenced play. Scunthorpe have played only a handful of League Two games so far this season, so this record also draws on matches from last season.
The form comparison is too close to call — 0.00 PPG (Rochdale) versus 0.00 (Scunthorpe). When the figures are this level, no pick can be reliably derived from recent results alone.
Both teams score in over 100% of each side's relevant games (using overall form). At that combined rate, BTTS Yes is as well-evidenced as it gets — the data strongly backs two-way scoring.
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Rochdale 0.87 xG and Scunthorpe 0.74 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Rochdale attack 0.984 / defence 1.150 | Scunthorpe attack 0.850 / defence 1.150. League average goals — home 0.772 / away 0.754. Data: 1 Rochdale games / 1 Scunthorpe games used (Blended). A blend of current and prior-season data is applied to stabilise estimates early in the campaign.
Result probabilities: Rochdale 36% | Draw 35% | Scunthorpe 29%. Fair-value odds: Rochdale 2.78 | Draw 2.86 | Scunthorpe 3.45. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome exceeds 45%. The draw at 35% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 22% | BTTS probability 30% | Total xG 1.61. Under 2.5 is the strongly backed market at 78% probability — total xG of 1.61 sits well below the 2.5 threshold. The model is projecting a tight, low-scoring match based on both sides' defensive quality. BTTS No has firm model support at 70% — Scunthorpe's lower xG of 0.74 creates a meaningful probability of a scoring blank, which suppresses the BTTS Yes probability to 30%.
Our Verdict
Form averages suggest ~3.0 goals/game but Poisson Over 2.5 probability is only 22% — the model is applying a significant defensive adjustment; treat Over 2.5 with caution despite form. Both sides post BTTS form rates above 65% but Poisson BTTS probability is only 30% — the model sees a defensive matchup that form results do not yet show.
Poisson rates Rochdale as the most likely outcome at 36% — marginal model lean. With a 35% draw probability, Draw No Bet on Rochdale offers a more defensible entry point than the straight win. The opposing side holds a 29% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
On the goals line, Poisson's 1.61 combined xG gives a 22% probability to Under 2.5 — Poisson-only — limited corroboration — though form averaging only 4.5 goals per game points in the other direction.
Multiple data sources are pointing in different directions on the likely outcome — reduce stake size to reflect the analytical uncertainty. The Poisson model is drawing on Blended data (1 games minimum) — early-season projections carry additional uncertainty. Weight the live form and odds signals accordingly.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Rochdale vs Scunthorpe | Competition: League Two, Regular Season - 2 | Venue: Crown Oil Arena • Kick-off: Saturday 14 Aug 2021, 15:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Rochdale 36% | Draw 35% | Scunthorpe 29% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 22% | BTTS 30% | xG Rochdale 0.87 / Scunthorpe 0.74 • Poisson strength factors: Rochdale attack 0.984 / def 1.150 | Scunthorpe attack 0.850 / def 1.150 | league avg home 0.772 / away 0.754 • Poisson stance: Rochdale (36%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
0.87
Rochdale xG
Expected Goals
0.74
Scunthorpe xG
30%
BTTS
48%
Over 1.5
22%
Over 2.5
8%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Rochdale vs Scunthorpe kick off?
Rochdale vs Scunthorpe kicked off at 15:00 on Saturday 14 August 2021 at Crown Oil Arena.
What was the final score in Rochdale vs Scunthorpe?
Rochdale 0 - 0 Scunthorpe.
Where is Rochdale vs Scunthorpe being played?
The match is being played at Crown Oil Arena.
What competition is Rochdale vs Scunthorpe part of?
Rochdale vs Scunthorpe is a Regular Season - 2 fixture in the League Two (England).
Who is favourite to win Rochdale vs Scunthorpe?
Our statistical model gives Rochdale a 36% chance of winning, Scunthorpe a 29% chance, and a 35% chance of a draw — making Rochdale the favourite.
Will both teams score in Rochdale vs Scunthorpe?
Our model estimates a 30% probability that both Rochdale and Scunthorpe will score (BTTS).
Will Rochdale vs Scunthorpe have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 22%.
What is the head-to-head record between Rochdale and Scunthorpe?
No recorded head-to-head meetings available in the dataset.
What form are Rochdale and Scunthorpe in?
Rochdale (all comps): 0W-0D-1L in 1 | 0.00 PPG | GF 2.00 / GA 3.00 | L5 L. Scunthorpe (all comps): 0W-0D-1L in 1 | 0.00 PPG | GF 1.00 / GA 3.00 | L5 L.
🧮 Model Insight
Model Mechanics
Rochdale's attacking strength (0.98x league average) is weighed against Scunthorpe's defensive record (1.15x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 0.87. The same calculation in reverse, Scunthorpe's attack versus Rochdale's defence, projects 0.74 expected goals for the visitors.
The sample (1/1 games) mixes this season and last, since the current campaign is still relatively young.
Most Likely Scorelines
The model's single most probable exact score is 0-0, at 21.7%. Close behind: 1-0 (15.8%), 1-1 (14.5%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 52% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Rochdale Win
36%
2.75
35%
2.85
29%
3.50
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
0 – 0
20.0%
Draw
Most likely
1 – 0
17.5%
Home win
0 – 1
14.7%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
0.87
Rochdale xG
Total xG
1.61
0.74
Scunthorpe xG
2.75
36%
Home win
2.85
35%
Draw
3.50
29%
Away win
Goals Markets
48%
Over 1.5
2.08
52%
Under 1.5
1.92
22%
Over 2.5
4.55
78%
Under 2.5
1.28
8%
Over 3.5
12.50
92%
Under 3.5
1.09
2%
Over 4.5
50.00
98%
Under 4.5
1.02
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
30%
BTTS Yes
3.29
70%
BTTS No
1.44
Clean Sheet
48%
2.09
42%
2.39
Win to Nil
17%
5.75
12%
8.38
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 20.0 | 14.7 | 5.4 | 1.3 | 0.2 | – |
| 1 | 17.5 | 12.9 | 4.7 | 1.2 | 0.2 | – |
| 2 | 7.6 | 5.6 | 2.1 | 0.5 | 0.1 | – |
| 3 | 2.2 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 0.1 | – | – |
| 4 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.1 | – | – | – |
| 5 | 0.1 | 0.1 | – | – | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · White ring = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Rochdale vs Scunthorpe?
Our Poisson model rates 0-0 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 21.7%.
How many goals are Rochdale and Scunthorpe expected to score?
The model projects 0.87 expected goals for Rochdale and 0.74 for Scunthorpe, a combined total of 1.61.
How confident is the prediction model for Rochdale vs Scunthorpe?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 36%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
Where Both Sides Stand
Rochdale come into this having played 1 games, going 0W 0D 1L for 0.00 points per game. Their last five reads L. It's still early in the season for Rochdale, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.
On the other side, Scunthorpe sit at 0.00 PPG from 1 outings (0W 0D 1L), a run that reads L across their last five. It's still early in the season for Scunthorpe, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.
Form-wise this is close to level: Rochdale on 0.00 PPG, Scunthorpe on 0.00. Other factors will likely decide this one more than recent results.
The Goals Picture
Rochdale are averaging 2.00 goals scored and 3.00 conceded per game recently; Scunthorpe are on 1.00 scored and 3.00 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Rochdale have seen both teams score in 100% of their recent games; Scunthorpe in 100%.
Last 1 Results — League Two
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Rochdale
Early Season
Scunthorpe
Early Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Rochdale and Scunthorpe in coming into this match?
Rochdale have gone 0W 0D 1L in their last 1 games (0.00 PPG), while Scunthorpe have gone 0W 0D 1L in their last 1 (0.00 PPG).
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
A Look Back
The fixture history between Rochdale and Scunthorpe runs to 2 recorded meetings, the earliest dating back to August 2021. Every recorded meeting has come in League Two. It has been a while since the last meeting — 19 February 2022, some 1 year back — so squads and form on both sides may look very different now.
Last 2 Meetings
1
Rochdale
1
Draws
0
Scunthorpe
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Rochdale and Scunthorpe?
From 2 meetings on record, Rochdale have won 1, Scunthorpe have won 0, and 1 have been drawn.
When did Rochdale and Scunthorpe last play each other?
They last met on 19 February 2022, when Scunthorpe 1-2 Rochdale.
Who has won more matches between Rochdale and Scunthorpe?
Rochdale have the better head-to-head record, with 1 wins from 2 meetings.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Rochdale home games / Scunthorpe away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Rochdale play Scunthorpe?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 100% of Rochdale's games and 100% of Scunthorpe's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is Rochdale vs Scunthorpe usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 100% of Rochdale's matches and 100% of Scunthorpe's.
Do Rochdale and Scunthorpe tend to score early?
Rochdale have had a goal before half-time in 100% of their recent matches, Scunthorpe in 0% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Stalemate at Rochdale's ground as both sides cancel each other out in a goalless draw.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Rochdale and Scunthorpe finished level at 0-0 at Crown Oil Arena, Regular Season - 2, in the League Two. The remainder of the report sets that outcome against the pre-match model, the markets and the teams' data profiles.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Rochdale 0.87 xG and Scunthorpe 0.74 xG, a combined 1.61. The scoreboard read 0-0 for 0 actual goals. Rochdale fell 0.9 short of their projected output. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Rochdale attack 0.98 / defence 1.15 against Scunthorpe attack 0.85 / defence 1.15, drawn from 1/1 games (Blended).
On the result, the model split it Rochdale 36% | Draw 35% | Scunthorpe 29%, with Rochdale to win its most likely call at 36%. The actual draw had been the model's second-ranked read at 35%, so the result diverged from the top call without being a shock.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 22%. The game delivered 0, so it stayed under — in line with the projection. Over 1.5 had been 48% and missed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 30% and the match did not — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 100% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Rochdale 100%, Scunthorpe 100%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 100%, which did not match the one-sided outcome.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Rochdale 0.00 PPG, Scunthorpe 0.00 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the draw fit that even billing. Rochdale managed 0 against a 2.00 scoring average — below par going forward and conceded 0 against a 3.00 average — tighter than their form line. Scunthorpe managed 0 against a 1.00 scoring average — below par going forward and conceded 0 against a 3.00 average — tighter than their form line.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 2 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (hit). Partial vindication: some calls landed, others slipped.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.