Likeliest match result
Rochdale to win45.7% model estimate
Stored odds 2.47 · Betano
League TwoMatchweek 9THE MATCH CENTRERochdale vs Swindon Town match centre
Pre-match
15:00
UK time · Europe/LondonTHE MATCH VERDICT · 90 MINUTES
Kickoff Edge modelOur view of the game
A likely outcome and a good betting price are separate decisions.
No recommendation — prices need checking
Either team to win (no draw)
Likelihood guide only: the strongest available selection at odds of at least 1.25, or the likeliest match result when prices are missing. It does not qualify as a value recommendation.
Model chance74.8%
Best stored price1.31Betano
Prices need refreshing or checking with the bookmaker before a betting decision. Value-filter price: 1.51 or better. No current price qualifies for a recommendation under this filter.
Break-even at this price: 76.3%. Estimated model return: -1.9% per unit staked, before model error.
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Goals forecast
Over 2.5 goals51.4% model estimate
Stored odds 1.83 · SBO
Both teams to score
Both teams to score — Yes54.7% model estimate
Stored odds 1.67 · Bet365
Double chance
Either team to win (no draw)74.8% model estimate
Stored odds 1.31 · Betano
Projected goals
2.73 total · Rochdale 1.55 · Swindon Town 1.18
Expected averages from the stored goal model, not a promised score.Most likely scorelines
1–1 11.9%1–0 10.1%2–1 9.2%
Home–away · individual scores remain uncertain.View this saved decision and its original price →
Why this selection? Data checks & method
Our model: Available · Calculated 2 Oct 06:40 UK.
Odds updated 2 Oct 04:43 UK · Older or incompletely timed snapshot. Match-winner reference: 9 bookmakers. Market probabilities remove each bookmaker’s margin before averaging; double chance combines match-result probabilities.
We compare match winner, over/under 2.5 goals, both teams to score and double chance. Priced selections need decimal odds of at least 1.25. The value filter subtracts five percentage points from the model chance, then requires at least a 5% estimated return. These are conservative policy choices, not a calibrated confidence interval or proof of profitability.
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BEFORE YOU DECIDE
API-FootballTeam news & availability
Reported absences can change the picture. Check confirmed lineups before kickoff. These reports are not a confirmed starting XI.
Rochdale 0 reported
No absences returned for this team. This does not confirm a fully fit squad.
Swindon Town 0 reported
No absences returned for this team. This does not confirm a fully fit squad.
Fetched 2 Oct, 04:06 UK. Includes injuries and other availability reasons supplied by the provider. Player importance and replacement quality require context; these reports do not automatically adjust the Kickoff Edge forecast.
A SECOND MODEL VIEW
Pre-match onlyCompare the forecasts
Two separately generated forecasts. Agreement is not proof of accuracy; both may use overlapping football data.
Kickoff Edge
Our stored model estimate
Home45.7%
Draw25.2%
Away29.1%
API-Football
Provider model estimate
Home45.0%
Draw45.0%
Away10.0%
Double chance : Rochdale or draw
Fetched 2 Oct, 07:12 UKProvider percentages are shown as supplied, including any 0% or 100% values; those are not guarantees. These are forecasts, not bookmaker prices or live win probabilities. No assumption is made that either model accounts for the injury report above.
THE EVIDENCE, IN CONTEXT
From recorded resultsYour match briefing
Kickoff Edge · xG model leans towards Rochdale (45.7%). The context below uses up to 10 completed matches before this fixture, within the available last 365 days.
Rochdale
3/10Wins
1.2Goals / game
1.6Conceded / game
Keep in view: 5 losses in that sample. At home, 3 wins from 10 available matches.
Inspect Rochdale’s resultsSwindon Town
3/10Wins
1.0Goals / game
1.6Conceded / game
Keep in view: 5 losses in that sample. At away venues, 1 wins from 10 available matches.
Inspect Swindon Town’s resultsWhat could change the picture?
- Confirmed lineups are not available on this page yet.
- Recent results include different opponents and competitions.
- Goals and results describe past outcomes; they do not measure chance quality or guarantee the next result.
These facts provide context, not a full explanation of the model’s calculation. How this is calculated ↓
HOW THEY HAVE BEEN PLAYING
Recent form
Compare recent results at a glance, or open the match list for a closer look.
Last 10 games · all venues and competitions.
Rochdale
10 matchesResults3 wins · 2 draws · 5 losses
Goals scored per game1.2
Goals conceded per game1.6
Games with 3+ goals6 of 10
Both teams scored4 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
Fleetwood TownAway · League Two2–1Liverpool U21Home · EFL Trophy3–3OldhamHome · League Two2–0WalsallAway · League Two0–0GillinghamHome · League Two1–4ShrewsburyHome · League Two3–0ColchesterAway · League Two0–1Crawley TownHome · League Two1–2Newport CountyAway · League Two0–3BradfordAway · League Cup0–2
Swindon Town
10 matchesResults3 wins · 2 draws · 5 losses
Goals scored per game1.0
Goals conceded per game1.6
Games with 3+ goals6 of 10
Both teams scored5 of 10
Past results, not predictions.
See results
Accrington STHome · League Two1–1Newport CountyHome · EFL Trophy0–2Salford CityAway · League Two0–1Crystal Palace U21Home · EFL Trophy1–2YorkAway · League Two0–4ColchesterHome · League Two3–1Port ValeHome · League Two3–1OldhamAway · League Two0–3CheltenhamHome · League Two2–1NorthamptonAway · League Two0–0
About these numbers
Results are from completed 90-minute games before this fixture, across all competitions. Games decided after extra time or penalties are excluded. Switch on “Match home & away form” to compare Rochdale at home with Swindon Town away.
We show up to the selected number of available games from the previous year. Missing results may appear as the database updates. These are past results, not predictions.
Updated 2 Oct, 07:41 UK.
THE SEASON SO FAR
How the teams compare
League Two · 2026/27 · all league matches
RochdaleSwindon Town
7Matches played7
7Points earned10
2Wins3
1.0Goals scored / match1.1
1.4Goals conceded / match1.6
3Clean sheets1
3Failed to score4
Season totals and averages. Home / away compares Rochdale at home with Swindon Town away. Small samples can be misleading.
THE STORY SO FAR
0 recorded meetingsHead-to-head
Previous meetings are not available for this fixture yet.
TEAM SELECTION
Awaiting lineupsLineups & formations
Official XIs are normally published around 20–60 minutes before kickoff. We check again automatically once that window opens.
Rochdale
Most-used league formation4-2-3-15 matches this season
Starting XI not confirmed. The formation above is a season trend, not a predicted lineup.
Swindon Town
Most-used league formation4-3-35 matches this season
Starting XI not confirmed. The formation above is a season trend, not a predicted lineup.
2026/27 STANDINGS
League centre ↗League Two table
Current standings · League Two. Both teams are highlighted.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Barnet | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 17 | 10 | 7 | 15 | WWDDD |
| 2 |  Cheltenham | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 16 | 12 | 4 | 15 | WDWDW |
| 3 |  Bristol Rovers | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 11 | 2 | 15 | WLLWW |
| 4 |  York | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 10 | 6 | 14 | WLWDL |
| 5 |  Walsall | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 14 | DWDDD |
| 6 |  Grimsby | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 13 | LWWDD |
| 7 |  Salford City | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 13 | WWDWW |
| 8 |  Gillingham | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 12 | LWWWD |
| 9 |  Crewe | 8 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 12 | DDDDD |
| 10 |  Tranmere | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 11 | DDLWD |
| 11 |  Chesterfield | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 10 | 1 | 11 | LWWDD |
| 12 | Swindon Town | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 12 | -3 | 11 | DLLWW |
| 13 |  Rotherham | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 10 | DWDLD |
| 14 |  Fleetwood Town | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 10 | LLDWD |
| 15 |  Colchester | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 12 | -2 | 10 | DDDLL |
| 16 | Rochdale | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 11 | -2 | 10 | WWDLW |
| 17 |  Newport County | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 9 | WDDLL |
| 18 |  Shrewsbury | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 13 | -6 | 8 | DDWLL |
| 19 |  Accrington ST | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 14 | -3 | 7 | DDLWD |
| 20 |  Oldham | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 13 | -4 | 7 | LLLLD |
| 21 |  Exeter City | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 6 | -2 | 6 | LDLDD |
| 22 |  Northampton | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | -3 | 6 | LLWDD |
| 23 |  Port Vale | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 9 | -6 | 5 | LWLLD |
| 24 |  Crawley Town | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 13 | -7 | 4 | LLLDL |
THE MARKET VIEW
Decimal · 90 minutesMatch-winner odds
| Bookmaker | Rochdale | Draw | Swindon Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marathonbet | 2.25 | 3.36 | 2.90 |
| Betfair | 2.20 | 3.60 | 3.00 |
| Pinnacle | 2.26 | 3.48 | 3.01 |
| SBO | 2.23 | 3.01 | 2.56 |
| William Hill | 2.25 | 3.30 | 2.90 |
Snapshot from 2 Oct 2026, 04:43 UK. Prices may change and availability varies. Displayed for comparison only.
AWAITING DATA
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