Rochdale vs Solihull Moors
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<html> <head><title>Rochdale vs Solihull Moors – National League Preview</title></head> <body> <h2>Rochdale’s Fortress Meets Solihull’s Road Resilience</h2> <p>Rochdale welcome Solihull Moors to Spotland on Tuesday in a meeting of contrasting early-season profiles: the hosts have been ruthless at home, while the visitors have found relative stability away from the Armco Arena. The bookmakers reflect that with Rochdale odds-on, but several angles still look backable at value prices.</p> <h3>Form and Context</h3> <p>Rochdale sit third after a blistering start (7 wins from 8), and they’ve turned Spotland into a fortress: 4 home wins from 4, nine scored and just one conceded. An unexpected postponement gave them extra rest following the Braintree success and a narrow away win at Truro. Locally, sentiment is buoyant around a settled XI and a defensive base that has yielded a 75% home clean sheet rate.</p> <p>Solihull, by contrast, were on the ropes after a poor start but arrive unbeaten in three. Away from home they’ve been more functional: 2 wins, 2 draws, 1 defeat with just 0.8 goals per game conceded. Their 1-0 smash-and-grab at York (Wakeling 90’) showcased improved resilience and late-game threat. Still, they’re only 18th overall and their underlying metrics remain below league averages.</p> <h3>Tactical Picture and Match Flow</h3> <p>Rochdale’s structure underpins everything: they score in clusters around the 46–60 window, then lock matches down. The data screams game-state control: a leadDefendingRate of 100% and a home TimeTrailing% of only 4%. If they strike first, the hosts tend to suffocate games.</p> <p>Solihull’s away trend leans towards low-event, close contests. Their away totals average just 1.60 goals per match, with Under 2.5 landing 80% of the time. They’re comfortable sitting in, compressing space and leaning on counters and set pieces, with Jacob Wakeling supplying runs in behind and form in front of goal.</p> <h3>Key Players to Watch</h3> <p><strong>Emmanuel Dieseruvwe (Rochdale):</strong> In excellent touch, involved in around 38% of Dale’s goals from the sample (notably braces and key openers). He offers penalty-box craft and a consistent outlet in transitions, with several strikes at Spotland already.</p> <p><strong>Jacob Wakeling (Solihull Moors):</strong> The away side’s sharpest finisher of late, including the decisive late goal at York and a brace at Boston. If Solihull are to nick anything, it likely comes via his movement and finishing.</p> <h3>Numbers That Matter</h3> <ul> <li>Rochdale at home: PPG 3.00; GA 0.25; 75% clean sheets.</li> <li>Solihull away: Under 2.5 goals in 80% of matches; 0.8 GA per game.</li> <li>Game state edge: Rochdale PPG when scoring first 3.00; Solihull PPG when conceding first 0.00.</li> <li>Lead protection: Rochdale leadDefendingRate 100% vs Solihull 29% overall.</li> </ul> <h3>Betting Outlook</h3> <p>The market expects a home victory (Rochdale 1.53), but the richer value looks attached to defensive-leaning angles. “BTTS No” at 2.10 is compelling given Rochdale’s home clean-sheet rate and Solihull’s modest away attack. The Asian -1 at 1.81 fairly captures Dale’s average home winning margin and perfect lead protection. The Unders case is also sound: Solihull’s away totals profile produces Under 2.5 at 2.13, which is a plus-money position that fits both teams’ venue tendencies.</p> <p>If you like a bigger swing, “Win to Nil – Home” at 2.57 mirrors Dale’s exact home pattern (3 of 4). For a narrative play, HT Draw/FT Rochdale at 4.10 fits Solihull’s 80% away half-time draw rate and Rochdale’s 46–60-minute surge.</p> <h3>Prediction</h3> <p>Everything points to Rochdale controlling territory and tempo with a clean defensive line. Solihull’s improved shape could limit damage, but the hosts’ attacking patterns after half-time should crack it. A professional, measured home win feels most likely.</p> <p><strong>Lean:</strong> Rochdale 2-0.</p> </body> </html>
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