League Two· Regular Season - 18· Whaddon Road
Cheltenham
Rochdale1 Dec
Cheltenham vs Rochdale Prediction & Betting Tips
Tuesday, 1 December 2026 · Kick-off
Our prediction
Under 2.5 goals
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Predicted score
0-1
Fair odds
1.54
Expected goals
0.9 - 1.2
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More Cheltenham vs Rochdale tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH2 +1.5Rochdale +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 92% | 1.09 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 84% | 1.19 | - |
| AH1 +1.5Cheltenham +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 80% | 1.25 | - |
| X2Rochdale or Draw | 77% | 1.30 | - |
| 1XCheltenham or Draw | 61% | 1.65 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 59% | 1.69 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 41% | 2.44 | - |
| 2Rochdale to win | 39% | 2.54 | - |
| XDraw | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 35% | 2.85 | - |
| 1Cheltenham to win | 23% | 4.39 | - |
| AH2 -1.5Rochdale -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 20% | 4.93 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 16% | 6.20 | - |
| AH1 -1.5Cheltenham -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 8% | 11.87 | - |
Cheltenham vs Rochdale preview & analysis
Match preview
Cheltenham host Rochdale in the League Two (Regular Season - 18) at Whaddon Road on Tuesday, 1 December 2026, with kick-off at 19:45 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Team form
Cheltenham arrive in mixed form, with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 6 and conceding 9. Most recently they drew with Tottenham Hotspur U21 2-2 at home. They're 8th in the table with 15 points from 10 games. Rochdale arrive in mixed form, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches, scoring 7 and conceding 10. Most recently they drew with Tranmere 1-1 away. They're 10th in the table with 14 points from 10 games.
Head to head
In the last 4 meetings between these sides, Cheltenham have won 0, Rochdale have won 3 and 1 ended level. Those games averaged 2.5 goals, and both teams scored in 2 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Rochdale narrow favourites: Cheltenham 23%, draw 38%, Rochdale 39%. We expect around 2.1 goals (0.9 - 1.2 in expected goals), with 35% for over 2.5 and 41% for both teams to score.
Our tip
This shapes up as a tight, low-event game, and goals could be at a premium. Our pick is Under 2.5 goals, which our model rates at a 65% chance. For a bigger price, the most likely correct score is Cheltenham 0-1 Rochdale.
Recent form
Cheltenham- 13 OctHTottenham Hotspur U212-2
- 10 OctHSalford City0-2
- 3 OctAAccrington ST0-2
- 26 SeptHChesterfield2-1
- 22 SeptHExeter City2-2
Rochdale- 10 OctATranmere1-1
- 6 OctAHuddersfield0-5
- 3 OctHSwindon Town1-0
- 26 SeptAFleetwood Town2-1
- 22 SeptHLiverpool U213-3
Head to head
League Two table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Salford City | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | +5 | 19 |
| 2 |  Barnet | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | +9 | 18 |
| 3 |  Crewe | 10 | 4 | 6 | 0 | +5 | 18 |
| 4 |  Gillingham | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | +5 | 16 |
| 6 |  Walsall | 9 | 3 | 6 | 0 | +6 | 15 |
| 7 |  Chesterfield | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | +3 | 15 |
| 8 | Cheltenham | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 15 |
| 9 |  Bristol Rovers | 10 | 5 | 0 | 5 | -2 | 15 |
| 10 | Rochdale | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | -1 | 14 |
| 11 |  Grimsby | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | +2 | 13 |
| 12 |  Newport County | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | +1 | 13 |
Cheltenham vs Rochdale: FAQ
What is the Cheltenham vs Rochdale prediction?
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Our tip is Under 2.5 goals. Our predicted score is Cheltenham 0-1 Rochdale.
Who is the favourite to win Cheltenham vs Rochdale?
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Rochdale are favourites. Our model gives Cheltenham a 23% chance of winning, Rochdale 39%, and the draw 38%.
Will both teams score in Cheltenham vs Rochdale?
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We rate both teams to score at 41%, so BTTS No is the better bet.
When does Cheltenham vs Rochdale kick off?
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Cheltenham vs Rochdale kicks off at 19:45 UTC on Tuesday, 1 December 2026 at Whaddon Road, Cheltenham.
