Sutton Utd 1-0 Rochdale – Result & Analysis
Fixture360 only lists fixtures from a curated set of leagues, chosen specifically to keep our prediction model accurate.
Poisson model rates Sutton Utd at 42%, yet other data sources diverge — this Sutton Utd vs Rochdale fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
✍️ Match Preview
Pre-Match Analysis
Sutton Utd and Rochdale meet at VBS Community Stadium in League Two, Regular Season - 19. This fixture gets under way on Saturday 19 November 2022 at 15:00 UTC.
Current Form
Sutton Utd's overall League Two record this term: 2W 2D 6L from 10 games (0.80 PPG). Last five: W D D L L. They are averaging 0.70 goals per game and conceding 1.60 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in just 30% of their matches, indicating a tendency toward clean sheets or low-scoring outcomes. This season is still relatively young for Sutton Utd, so this record blends games from this season and last.
In front of their own supporters this season, Sutton Utd have posted 4W 2D 4L at VBS Community Stadium — 1.40 PPG. At home they are averaging 1.10 goals scored and 1.40 conceded per game. BTTS has landed in 60% of their home matches — a rate that supports the Yes angle in this fixture. Their home PPG of 1.40 is noticeably stronger than their overall 0.80 — Sutton Utd are significantly better at VBS Community Stadium than their overall form suggests.
Rochdale (all games): 4W 1D 5L across 10 League Two outings this term — 1.30 points per game. Last five: L D L W L. Their scoring rate of 0.80 per game is modest, conceding 1.10 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. This season is still relatively young for Rochdale, so this record blends games from this season and last.
On the road, Rochdale have gone 3W 2D 5L from 10 away fixtures this term (1.10 PPG). Away from home they average 0.80 goals scored and 1.30 conceded per game. Away from home, both teams have scored in only 20% of games — a low rate that backs BTTS No when they travel.
On a straight form reading, Rochdale are the stronger side — 0.50 PPG clear of the hosts (1.30 vs 0.80). Backing them with draw insurance is the conservative play if the outright away price appears short.
Head-to-Head
Form and model data should carry more weight here — the historical record is too balanced to provide a directional steer. From 2 meetings: Sutton Utd 1W, Rochdale 1W, 0D.
Attacking output has been a hallmark of this fixture. At 4.0 goals per game across 2 meetings, the Over 2.5 has a statistically grounded case from the head-to-head record alone. The most recent clash, on 5 Mar 2022, ended 3–0 with Sutton Utd winning.
With the win record balanced, the strongest H2H-derived signal is in the goals market. At 4.0 goals per game historically, Over 2.5 is the cleaner angle to extract from the head-to-head data.
Trading & In-Play
Sutton Utd — key trading statistics (64 games, 32 at home): they score before half-time in 72% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 76% of the time; BTTS occurs in 50% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 44% of games (home games).
Rochdale — key trading statistics (64 games, 32 at away): they score before half-time in 75% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 67% of the time; BTTS occurs in 44% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 44% of games (away games); they fail to score in 39% of games.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Sutton Utd 48% versus Rochdale 47%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Sutton Utd 45% | Rochdale 41%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Sutton Utd 1.22 xG and Rochdale 0.94 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: Sutton Utd attack 0.964 / defence 1.102 | Rochdale attack 0.822 / defence 1.066. League average goals — home 1.185 / away 1.040. Data: 64 Sutton Utd games / 64 Rochdale games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Sutton Utd 42% | Draw 30% | Rochdale 28%. Fair-value odds: Sutton Utd 2.38 | Draw 3.33 | Rochdale 3.57. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome exceeds 45%. The draw at 30% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 37% | BTTS probability 43% | Total xG 2.16. Under 2.5 has a narrow probability edge at 63% — total xG of 2.16 is below the line but not decisively so. BTTS probability of 43% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Verdict
The Poisson model's primary lean is Sutton Utd at 42% — marginal model lean. Note a divergence: in-form Rochdale (1.30 PPG) cuts against the Poisson lean — consider the strength-adjusted model over surface-level form results. Draw probability of 30% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on Sutton Utd if the outright odds are short. The opposing side holds a 28% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
The Poisson model projects 2.16 xG in total — Under 2.5 at 37% — Poisson-only — limited corroboration confidence.
Poisson assigns a 43% probability to BTTS No based on the attack/defence strength model. Form rates corroborate: Sutton Utd 60% | Rochdale 20% BTTS from recent games.
🔮 Your Prediction
Sign in to submit your prediction and see how it compares to the rest of the community.
💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Sutton Utd vs Rochdale | Competition: League Two, Regular Season - 19 | Venue: VBS Community Stadium • Kick-off: Saturday 19 Nov 2022, 15:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Sutton Utd 42% | Draw 30% | Rochdale 28% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 37% | BTTS 43% | xG Sutton Utd 1.22 / Rochdale 0.94 • Poisson strength factors: Sutton Utd attack 0.964 / def 1.102 | Rochdale attack 0.822 / def 1.066 | league avg home 1.185 / away 1.040 • Poisson stance: Sutton Utd (42%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.22
Sutton Utd xG
Expected Goals
0.94
Rochdale xG
43%
BTTS
64%
Over 1.5
37%
Over 2.5
17%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
⚠️ This analysis is generated algorithmically from statistical data and is intended for informational purposes only. It does not constitute betting advice. Please gamble responsibly.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Sutton Utd vs Rochdale kick off?
Sutton Utd vs Rochdale kicked off at 15:00 on Saturday 19 November 2022 at VBS Community Stadium.
What was the final score in Sutton Utd vs Rochdale?
Sutton Utd 1 - 0 Rochdale.
Where is Sutton Utd vs Rochdale being played?
The match is being played at VBS Community Stadium.
What competition is Sutton Utd vs Rochdale part of?
Sutton Utd vs Rochdale is a Regular Season - 19 fixture in the League Two (England).
Who is favourite to win Sutton Utd vs Rochdale?
Our statistical model gives Sutton Utd a 42% chance of winning, Rochdale a 28% chance, and a 30% chance of a draw — making Sutton Utd the favourite.
Will both teams score in Sutton Utd vs Rochdale?
Our model estimates a 43% probability that both Sutton Utd and Rochdale will score (BTTS).
Will Sutton Utd vs Rochdale have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 37%.
What is the head-to-head record between Sutton Utd and Rochdale?
Record (2 meetings): Sutton Utd 1W | Draws 0 | Rochdale 1W.
What form are Sutton Utd and Rochdale in?
Sutton Utd (all comps): 2W-2D-6L in 10 | 0.80 PPG | GF 0.70 / GA 1.60 | L5 W-D-D-L-L. Rochdale (all comps): 4W-1D-5L in 10 | 1.30 PPG | GF 0.80 / GA 1.10 | L5 L-D-L-W-L.
🧮 Model Insight
Behind the Numbers
The model rates Sutton Utd's attack at 0.96x the league average against Rochdale's defence at 1.07x — combine the two and it projects 1.22 expected goals for the hosts. Flip it around — Rochdale's attack (0.82x) against Sutton Utd's defence (1.10x) — and the away total comes out at 0.94.
These ratings are built from 64/64 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Scoreline Breakdown
Of every possible scoreline, 1-1 carries the highest individual probability at 15.0% — still a long way from a near-certainty, which says something about how open this one is on paper. Close behind: 0-0 (13.3%), 1-0 (12.3%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 41% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Sutton Utd Win
42%
2.38
30%
3.36
28%
3.55
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 0
14.0%
Home win
Most likely
1 – 1
13.2%
Draw
0 – 0
11.5%
Draw
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.22
Sutton Utd xG
Total xG
2.16
0.94
Rochdale xG
2.38
42%
Home win
3.36
30%
Draw
3.55
28%
Away win
Goals Markets
64%
Over 1.5
1.56
36%
Under 1.5
2.78
37%
Over 2.5
2.70
63%
Under 2.5
1.59
17%
Over 3.5
5.88
83%
Under 3.5
1.20
7%
Over 4.5
14.29
93%
Under 4.5
1.08
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
43%
BTTS Yes
2.31
57%
BTTS No
1.76
Clean Sheet
39%
2.57
30%
3.38
Win to Nil
16%
6.09
8%
12.00
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 11.5 | 10.9 | 5.1 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 1 | 14.0 | 13.2 | 6.2 | 2.0 | 0.5 | 0.1 |
| 2 | 8.6 | 8.1 | 3.8 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 3 | 3.5 | 3.3 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 0.1 | – |
| 4 | 1.1 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.1 | – | – |
| 5 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Sutton Utd vs Rochdale?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 15.0%.
How many goals are Sutton Utd and Rochdale expected to score?
The model projects 1.22 expected goals for Sutton Utd and 0.94 for Rochdale, a combined total of 2.16.
How confident is the prediction model for Sutton Utd vs Rochdale?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 42%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
The Form Picture
Across their last 64 outings, Sutton Utd have picked up 1.48 PPG on a 27W 14D 23L record — W-D-D-L-L across the most recent five. The sample for Sutton Utd is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Rochdale's form line: 16W 20D 28L from 64 games, 1.06 PPG, last five L-D-L-W-L. The sample for Rochdale is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Put side by side, Sutton Utd are the form team by 0.42 points per game — a gap wide enough to matter, though form alone rarely tells the whole story against Rochdale.
Home & Away Splits
On home soil, Sutton Utd have posted 1.91 PPG from 32 outings (18W 7D 7L). That's noticeably better than their 1.48 PPG overall — Sutton Utd are a different proposition at home than their general record suggests.
On the road, Rochdale have gone 7W 8D 17L from 32 away games — 0.91 PPG when travelling.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Sutton Utd come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
Scoring & Defensive Trends
Sutton Utd are averaging 1.33 goals scored and 1.22 conceded per game recently; Rochdale are on 1.00 scored and 1.30 conceded.
Last 64 Results — League Two
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Sutton Utd
Blended
Rochdale
Blended
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Sutton Utd and Rochdale in coming into this match?
Sutton Utd have gone 27W 14D 23L in their last 64 games (1.48 PPG), while Rochdale have gone 16W 20D 28L in their last 64 (1.06 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Sutton Utd at home or Rochdale away?
Sutton Utd's home record (1.91 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Sutton Utd at home: 1.91 PPG; Rochdale away: 0.91 PPG.
Have Sutton Utd or Rochdale been keeping clean sheets recently?
Sutton Utd have kept a clean sheet in 33% of their recent games, Rochdale in 25%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
History of the Fixture
On record, these two have faced off 4 times since October 2021 — enough meetings to establish some real patterns. Every recorded meeting has come in League Two. It has been a while since the last meeting — 29 April 2023, some 1 year back — so squads and form on both sides may look very different now.
Records & Recent Trends
For context on how one-sided this fixture can get: Sutton Utd won 3-0 on 5 Mar 2022, the biggest margin either side has managed in the series.
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, Sutton Utd have gone 2W 0D 0L from 2 meetings on their own ground against Rochdale — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 4 Meetings
2
Sutton Utd
0
Draws
2
Rochdale
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Sutton Utd and Rochdale?
From 4 meetings on record, Sutton Utd have won 2, Rochdale have won 2, and 0 have been drawn.
When did Sutton Utd and Rochdale last play each other?
They last met on 29 April 2023, when Rochdale 4-1 Sutton Utd.
📈 Trading Insight
How These Sides Start
Sutton Utd are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 72% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 44% of the time.
Rochdale are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 75% of their matches.
Goals & Clean Sheets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Sutton Utd 50%, Rochdale 44% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 44% (Sutton Utd) and 44% (Rochdale).
On the defensive side: Sutton Utd keep a clean sheet in 41% of their matches; Rochdale in 47%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Sutton Utd home games / Rochdale away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Sutton Utd play Rochdale?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 50% of Sutton Utd's recent matches and 44% of Rochdale's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is Sutton Utd vs Rochdale usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 44% of Sutton Utd's recent games and 44% of Rochdale's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Sutton Utd and Rochdale tend to score early?
Sutton Utd have had a goal before half-time in 72% of their recent matches, Rochdale in 75% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Prediction vindicated as Sutton Utd edge out Rochdale 1-0.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Sutton Utd beat Rochdale 1-0 at VBS Community Stadium, Regular Season - 19, in the League Two. That is the final score; the rest of this report grades it against what the data forecast beforehand.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Sutton Utd 1.22 xG and Rochdale 0.94 xG, a combined 2.16. The scoreboard read 1-0 for 1 actual goal. Rochdale landed 0.9 under their projected return. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Sutton Utd attack 0.96 / defence 1.10 against Rochdale attack 0.82 / defence 1.07, drawn from 64/64 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Sutton Utd 42% | Draw 30% | Rochdale 28%, with Sutton Utd to win its most likely call at 42%. The scoreboard confirmed the model's leading pick.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 37%. The game delivered 1, so it stayed under — the model's lean was correct. Over 1.5 had been 64% and missed. On both teams to score, the model sat at 43% and the match did not — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 43% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Sutton Utd 45%, Rochdale 41%), a base rate that agreed with today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 48%, which matched the one-sided outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Sutton Utd's trading profile (64 games, 32 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 48% of their matches — today it did not; they keep a clean sheet 33% of the time, and duly kept one.
Rochdale's trading profile (64 games, 32 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 47% of their matches — today it did not; they fail to score in 39% of games, a blank that repeated today.
Form vs Result
On form, Sutton Utd arrived the stronger side — 1.48 PPG against 1.06. The form guide was vindicated by the result. Sutton Utd (home/away splits) conceded 0 against a 0.94 average — tighter than their form line. Rochdale (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 0.91 scoring average — below par going forward.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 4 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (hit), form (hit). The data earned its keep here, calling the bulk of the fixture correctly.
💡 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.