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- Rochdale have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- AFC Wimbledon have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
There have been limited time to rest for the host team, as they played a EFL Trophy game only four days earlier. Thankfully the previous game, versus Salford City, was also a home game here at Crown Oil Arena. The away team is better rested.
Rochdale form and stats
With 1 League Two win, 1 draw and 4 defeats from their home games, Rochdale are certainly not brimming with confidence.
The home fans witnessed a 2-2 draw versus Salford City in the EFL Trophy last time out and are hoping for a win here.
Ahead of that match, Rochdale won a home game hosting Barrow (2-1).The bookmakers consider this a fairly even contest. One could say only the home advantage separates the teams. It could be relevant to look at how Rochdale have performed in matches similar to this (as small favourites). Our database has found 14 matches with the results: Won 8, drawn 6 and lost 0.
There will be little rest for Rochdale after this match as they are travelling to Tranmere Rovers for a League Two game in only three days.
The goals haven't exactly been flowing for Rochdale here at Crown Oil Arena in the league, with less than one goal per game on average (5 from 6 games). Rochdale's goalkeeper has had to pick the ball out of their own net 8 times. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.
AFC Wimbledon form and stats
The hunting on away grounds haven’t been very fruitful for AFC Wimbledon so far with only 5 points returning home. The records show 1-2-4 (win-draw-lose).
AFC Wimbledon might have something to prove in this game as they lost at home in their previous match. Sutton United proved too strong as AFC Wimbledon slumped to a 0-1 defeat in front of their own fans at Cherry Red Records Fans' Stadium. It's a bit troubling for Wimbledon that their goalie Tzanev managed six saves in the Sutton United game, but still were unable to prevent a beating.
A 1-3 defeat away at Walsall before that.So, this is expected to be a close game, an even contest. Looking at earlier matches with AFC Wimbledon playing away and similar expectations, we found 8 relevant matches. Results were 3 AFC Wimbledon wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats.
The visitors are returning home after this fixture, hosting Crewe Alexandra in just three days.
AFC Wimbledon have a decent goal production going in their away games, although not fantastic. In 7 league away games 8 goals have been scored. As for defending, Wimbledon rarely keep clean sheets as they have conceded 13 goals from these away matches.
Head 2 Head
AFC Wimbledon have put together a streak of 9 consecutive matches without losing (4-5-0) when facing Rochdale.Top Goalscorers
  S. Quigley 4 goals |   J. Davison 4 goals | D. Rodney 3 goals |
Rochdale missing players
AFC Wimbledon missing players
| Rochdale | AFC Wimbledon | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 13 | 6 | 1 | Played | P | 2 | 7 | 13 |
| 3 | 1 | 0 | Won | W | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 2 | 1 | 1 | Drew | D | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 8 | 4 | 0 | Lost | L | 0 | 4 | 7 |
| 10 | 5 | 1 | Scored | S | 2 | 8 | 14 |
| 19 | 8 | 1 | Conceded | C | 0 | 13 | 20 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 50% | 86% | 92% |
| 54% | 67% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 50% | 71% | 69% |
| 46% | 50% | 0% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 0% | 57% | 46% |
| 8% | 0% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 43% | 31% |
| 8% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 14% | 8% |
| 38% | 67% | 100% | BTTS | BTTS | 0% | 57% | 46% |
| 15% | 0% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 100% | 29% | 23% |
| 46% | 33% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 50% | 29% | 38% |
| 4.5 | 5.3 | 6 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 3 | 3.9 | 4.2 |
| 5.9 | 4 | 2 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 5.5 | 7.4 | 6.8 |
| 2.4 | 2.2 | 2 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1 | 2.3 | 2.5 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 8.6 | 11.3 | 10 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 9.5 | 8.1 | 9.2 |
| 2.4 | 2.8 | 6 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 3.5 | 2.4 | 2.5 |
| 32% | 29% | 17% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 29% | 47% | 44% |
| 12.5 | 9.5 | 4 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 10.5 | 11.7 | 10.9 |
| 3 | 3 | 1 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 1.5 | 4.4 | 4.1 |
- AFC Wimbledon have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Rochdale have failed to keep a clean sheet in all their home matches.
- Rochdale have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Rochdale haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Stevenage | 14 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 20 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 32 |
| 2 | Leyton Orient | 13 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 20 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 3 | 13 | 30 |
| 3 | Northampton Town | 14 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 23 | 14 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 27 |
| 4 | Mansfield Town | 13 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 21 | 13 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 26 |
| 5 | Bradford City | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 19 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 24 |
| 6 | Carlisle United | 13 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 19 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 24 |
| 7 | Salford City | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 24 |
| 8 | Swindon Town | 14 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 23 |
| 9 | Tranmere Rovers | 13 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 16 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 22 |
| 10 | Grimsby Town | 13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 17 | 11 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 22 |
| 11 | Barrow | 13 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 16 | 15 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 1 | 21 |
| 12 | Doncaster Rovers | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 18 | 19 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 10 | -1 | 21 |
| 13 | Crewe Alexandra | 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 13 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 8 | -2 | 17 |
| 14 | Sutton United | 14 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 13 | 17 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 10 | -4 | 17 |
| 15 | Walsall | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 14 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 16 |
| 16 | Stockport County | 13 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 14 | 19 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 11 | -5 | 12 |
| 17 | AFC Wimbledon | 13 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 14 | 20 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 13 | -6 | 12 |
| 18 | Gillingham | 13 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 13 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 8 | -8 | 12 |
| 19 | Newport County | 14 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 13 | 19 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 8 | -6 | 11 |
| 20 | Harrogate Town | 13 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 17 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 9 | -7 | 11 |
| 21 | Rochdale | 13 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 19 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 11 | -9 | 11 |
| 22 | Colchester United | 13 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 10 | 18 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 10 | -8 | 9 |
| 23 | Crawley Town | 13 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 12 | 23 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 12 | -11 | 9 |
| 24 | Hartlepool United | 14 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 12 | 25 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 17 | -13 | 9 |
