League Two· Regular Season - 12· Spotland Stadium
Rochdale
Grimsby20 Oct
Rochdale vs Grimsby Prediction & Betting Tips
Tuesday, 20 October 2026 · Kick-off
Our prediction
Both teams NOT to score
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Predicted score
1-0
Fair odds
1.54
Expected goals
1.2 - 0.7
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More Rochdale vs Grimsby tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH1 +1.5Rochdale +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 94% | 1.06 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 87% | 1.14 | - |
| 1XRochdale or Draw | 82% | 1.23 | - |
| AH2 +1.5Grimsby +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 78% | 1.28 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 70% | 1.42 | - |
| X2Grimsby or Draw | 56% | 1.78 | - |
| 1Rochdale to win | 44% | 2.28 | - |
| XDraw | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 35% | 2.87 | - |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 30% | 3.38 | - |
| AH1 -1.5Rochdale -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 22% | 4.54 | - |
| 2Grimsby to win | 18% | 5.43 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 13% | 7.98 | - |
| AH2 -1.5Grimsby -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 6% | 17.39 | - |
Rochdale vs Grimsby preview & analysis
Match preview
Rochdale host Grimsby in the League Two (Regular Season - 12) at Spotland Stadium on Tuesday, 20 October 2026, with kick-off at 18:45 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Team form
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. Grimsby are struggling for results, with 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 3 and conceding 7. Most recently they lost to Port Vale 0-1 away. They're 11th in the table with 13 points from 10 games.
Head to head
In the last 4 meetings between these sides, Rochdale have won 2, Grimsby have won 2 and 0 ended level. Those games averaged 1.5 goals, and both teams scored in 0 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Rochdale narrow favourites: Rochdale 44%, draw 38%, Grimsby 18%. We expect around 1.9 goals (1.2 - 0.7 in expected goals), with 30% for over 2.5 and 35% for both teams to score.
Our tip
At least one of these sides should struggle to score, so we're backing BTTS No. Our pick is Both teams NOT to score, which our model rates at a 65% chance. For a bigger price, the most likely correct score is Rochdale 1-0 Grimsby.
Recent form
Rochdale- 10 OctATranmere1-1
- 6 OctAHuddersfield0-5
- 3 OctHSwindon Town1-0
- 26 SeptAFleetwood Town2-1
- 22 SeptHLiverpool U213-3
Grimsby- 10 OctAPort Vale0-1
- 6 OctHBurton Albion0-0
- 3 OctHShrewsbury1-2
- 26 SeptANewport County1-2
- 22 SeptANotts County1-2
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 |
| 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 |
| 13 |  Tranmere | 10 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 12 |
Rochdale vs Grimsby: FAQ
What is the Rochdale vs Grimsby prediction?
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Our tip is Both teams NOT to score. Our predicted score is Rochdale 1-0 Grimsby.
Who is the favourite to win Rochdale vs Grimsby?
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Rochdale are favourites. Our model gives Rochdale a 44% chance of winning, Grimsby 18%, and the draw 38%.
Will both teams score in Rochdale vs Grimsby?
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We rate both teams to score at 35%, so BTTS No is the better bet.
When does Rochdale vs Grimsby kick off?
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Rochdale vs Grimsby kicks off at 18:45 UTC on Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at Spotland Stadium, Rochdale.
