Southend United vs Rochdale: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 17 March

Southend United

W D W W L

5th place in England Conference

3-2

17/03/2026 15:45

Rochdale

W L D W W

2nd place in England Conference

England Conference

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Southend United vs Rochdale on 17 March 2026 (kick-off: 15:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Southend United vs Rochdale preview before placing your bet.

Southend United will face Rochdale in England Conference on March 17, 2026 at 15:45.
Southend United are currently 5th with 81 points after 46 matches.
Rochdale sit 2nd with 106 points from 46 matches.
Current model prediction leans yellow with a projected score of 1 - 1 and average coefficient 2.33.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

15:45

2026-03-17

Southend United vs Rochdale - Prediction & Odds

Southend United

Rochdale

2026-03-17 15:45

STANDINGS UP TO 17/03/2026

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 York City	108	46	33	9	4	114	41	73
02 Rochdale	106	46	33	7	6	88	41	47
03 Carlisle United	95	46	29	8	9	87	51	36
04 Boreham Wood	90	46	27	9	10	95	58	37
05 Southend United	81	46	23	12	11	83	47	36
06 Forest Green Rovers	81	46	23	12	11	82	52	30
07 Scunthorpe United	79	45	22	13	10	77	62	15
08 Halifax Town	70	46	20	10	16	69	66	3
09 Hartlepool United	68	46	18	14	14	54	59	-5
10 Woking	63	46	16	15	15	69	54	15
11 Tamworth	62	46	17	11	18	63	71	-8
12 Boston United	59	46	15	14	17	63	67	-4
13 Altrincham	57	46	17	6	23	55	65	-10
14 Solihull Moors	56	46	14	14	18	71	72	-1
15 Wealdstone FC	56	45	15	11	19	67	74	-7
16 Yeovil Town	51	46	15	6	25	48	68	-20
17 Eastleigh	50	46	13	11	22	57	80	-23
18 Gateshead	50	46	14	8	24	54	90	-36
19 Sutton United	47	46	11	14	21	59	79	-20
20 Aldershot Town	46	46	13	7	26	69	87	-18
21 Brackley Town	42	46	10	12	24	40	75	-35
22 Morecambe	38	46	9	11	26	66	103	-37
23 Braintree Town	36	46	8	12	26	38	76	-38
24 Truro City	34	46	8	10	28	42	72	-30

Head To Head

27/01/2026 15:45

Rochdale

2 - 1

Southend United

ENG NL

15/05/2025 14:45

Rochdale

3 - 3

Southend United

ENG NL

15/02/2025 11:00

Southend United

1 - 1

Rochdale

ENG NL

19/10/2024 12:30

Rochdale

0 - 1

Southend United

ENG NL

20/04/2024 07:15

Southend United

1 - 2

Rochdale

ENG NL

30/09/2023 10:00

Rochdale

2 - 2

Southend United

ENG NL

Rochdale

17%

Draw

50%

Southend United

33%

Southend United Last 6 matches

14/03/2026 11:00

Southend United 2 - 0 Forest Green Rovers

ENG NL

10/03/2026 15:45

Southend United 1 - 1 Gateshead

ENG NL

07/03/2026 13:30

Carlisle United 2 - 2 Southend United

ENG NL

03/03/2026 15:45

Southend United 1 - 1 Truro City

ENG NL

28/02/2026 11:00

Horsham 1 - 2 Southend United

ENG FAT

24/02/2026 15:45

Southend United 0 - 2 Boreham Wood

ENG NL

Win

33%

Draw

50%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Rochdale

14/03/2026 13:30

Eastleigh 1 - 3 Rochdale

ENG NL

07/03/2026 11:00

Rochdale 1 - 0 Boston United

ENG NL

03/03/2026 15:45

Rochdale 3 - 2 Brackley Town

ENG NL

28/02/2026 11:00

Aldershot Town 0 - 2 Rochdale

ENG NL

24/02/2026 15:45

Halifax Town 2 - 2 Rochdale

ENG NL

21/02/2026 11:00

Rochdale 3 - 0 Woking

ENG NL

Win

83%

Draw

17%

Lost

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England Conference

Played games

Southend United

Rochdale

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.77

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.02

Scored

Avg. per game

1.92

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.92

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 47 matches

YesNo

40 (85%)7 (15%)

In last 47 matches

NoYes

46 (96%)2 (4%)

Southend United

Recent matches

Rochdale

Under /Over

(80%)36 9(20%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(80%)36 9(20%)

Under /Over

(33%)15 30(67%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(40%)18 27(60%)

Under /Over

(49%)22 23(51%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(47%)21 24(53%)

/Yes

(56%)25 20(44%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(60%)27 18(40%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Southend United

Rochdale

Shots

Southend United

Total shots

13.19 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Rochdale

Total shots

10.23 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Southend United Pass Rochdale

Total passes

Avg. 1 / game

Accurate

100%

Ball possession

53%

Total passes

Avg. 2 / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

55%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Southend United

Played games

Rochdale

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.36

Clean sheets

0.42

5.87

276

Corners

229

4.77

0.00

Throw-ins

0.00

Offsides

0.00

0.30

GK saves

0.27

Southend United

DISCIPLINARY

Rochdale

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.66

1.46

0.04

0.00

Fouls

0.00

Tackles

0.00

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How We Build the Southend United vs Rochdale Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Southend United vs Rochdale on 17 March 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this England Conference fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Southend United vs Rochdale Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Southend United's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Rochdale's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

England Conference Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live England Conference standings and the England Conference form table to understand exactly where Southend United and Rochdale sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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