League Two
Port ValePort ValeLWWDL
Sat, 31 Oct 202631/1012:30UK
RochdaleRochdaleWDLDL

Port Vale vs Rochdale over / under 2.5 goals prediction

Based on the Road2Sushi model. Not guaranteed outcomes.

Under 2.5 goalsBoth teams combined54.6%
Over 2.5 goalsBoth teams combined45.4%

Model read

Close to a coin-flip, barely a lean.

Conviction is how far the model's probability sits from an even 50/50: Strong at 18 points or more, Moderate at 8 points or more, Lean below that.

Conviction: Lean

Under 2.5 goals54.6%

Over / Under 2.5 Goals

Over 2.545.4%
Model leanUnder 2.554.6%

Total goals, every line

Both teams combined. Over means more goals than the line, Under means fewer.

Line Over Under
0.5 goals 91.1% 8.9%
1.5 goals 71.7% 28.3%
2.5 goals 45.4% 54.6%
3.5 goals 24.0% 76.0%
4.5 goals 10.8% 89.3%
5.5 goals 4.1% 95.9%

Team goal lines

Port Vale over 0.5
74.8%
Port Vale over 1.5
40.1%
Port Vale over 2.5
16.1%
Rochdale over 0.5
67.1%
Rochdale over 1.5
30.6%
Rochdale over 2.5
10.2%

First-half goals

Line Over Under
0.5 goals 64.1% 35.9%
1.5 goals 27.4% 72.6%
2.5 goals 8.5% 91.5%

Second-half goals

Line Over Under
0.5 goals 71.2% 28.8%
1.5 goals 35.3% 64.7%
2.5 goals 13.0% 87.0%

Goals distribution

How likely each total number of goals is, according to the model. Every goals market on this page is built from these bars. The 5+ bar covers every result with five goals or more.

8.9%

0

19.4%

1

26.3%

2

21.3%

3

13.3%

4

10.4%

5+

Recent trends

How often both teams scored and the match went over 2.5 in each side's recent games.

Port ValeBTTS 1/5Over 2.5 0/5
RochdaleBTTS 3/5Over 2.5 3/5

Form & head-to-head

Recent form uses each club’s available results in their stored order. Select a W/D/L result for details.

Head-to-head figures use their own recorded sample. Where individual results are available, the figures and journal cover the same meetings. Missing results are never counted as draws.

Port ValePort ValeLast 5
L
Loss · 0-2
W
Win · 1-0
W
Win · 1-0
D
Draw · 1-1
L
Loss · 0-2

2 wins · 1 draw · 2 losses

RochdaleRochdaleLast 5
W
Win · 1-0
D
Draw · 1-1
L
Loss · 2-3
D
Draw · 2-2
L
Loss · 0-5

1 win · 2 draws · 2 losses

W Win
D Draw
L Loss

Head-to-head

Last 2 meetings

0Port ValePort Vale wins
1Draws
1RochdaleRochdale wins
3.5Average goals
Date
Home team
Score
Away team
RochdaleRochdale
1 – 1
Port ValePort Vale
Port ValePort Vale
2 – 3
RochdaleRochdale

Match outlook

PickPort Vale42.3%
Draw28.0%
Rochdale29.7%

The model leans Port Vale to win.

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Over / Under 2.5 Goals accuracy

How our Over / Under 2.5 Goals calls have actually done, each one scored against the real result on matches the model had never seen.

55.6%Best Over / Under 2.5 Goals call, hit rate
0.0189Calibration error
72,243Matches graded

In 27,165 matches we rated like this one (40–50%), Over / Under 2.5 Goals actually happened 47.1% of the time.

Predictions & track record updated 28 Oct 2026.

See the full, dated track record

Our last 10 Over / Under 2.5 Goals calls

Our most recent Over / Under 2.5 Goals calls, each one scored against the result. The model had never seen these matches when it made them. Green means we got it right, red means we got it wrong, and the number is how sure we were.

✗ 55.8%✗ 51.1%✗ 50.7%✓ 55.3%✓ 54.9%✓ 56.5%✗ 62.3%✗ 52.0%✗ 55.7%✓ 58.7%
4 of 10 recent calls hit.
Sassuolo vs Lazio2026-10-27Under 55.8%Miss
Roma vs Cagliari2026-10-27Under 51.1%Miss
Torino vs Como2026-10-27Under 50.7%Miss
Barnet vs York2026-10-27Over 55.3%Hit
AIK vs Elfsborg2026-10-27Over 54.9%Hit
Model analysis: reasoning, key facts and model lenses

Expert AI analysis

The model makes Under 2.5 goals at 54.6%, its strongest read on the Over / Under 2.5 Goals market. It is driven by both attacks and defences: Port Vale have averaged 0.6 scored and 1.0 conceded, Rochdale 1.2 and 2.2 over their recent games. That fits a balanced goals environment: 45.4% for over 2.5 and 71.7% for at least two goals. Their last 2 meetings have averaged 3.5 goals a game. Port Vale have gone over 2.5 in 0 of their last 5, Rochdale in 3 of 5. Read the recorded data and validation context alongside the estimate.

In-depth analysis

For the goal environment, the model sees 45.4% for three or more goals and 71.7% for at least two, painting a balanced picture. With Port Vale favoured at 42.3%, a competitive game tends to open up.

We publish the model, not a sure thing. What we are good at is getting the percentage right, not at beating the bookmakers.

42.3%Favoured: Port Vale
50.8%Both Teams to Score
45.4%Over 2.5 goals

Model lenses

The same numbers read in different ways by one model. These are not separate tipsters, and none of them is a tip.

The ModelPublished estimate: 54.6% on Over / Under 2.5 Goals. Validation depends on the market and sample; this percentage is not a measured hit rate.
The TacticianProjects a balanced game from the 45.4% over 2.5 read.
The ScoutPort Vale are the model’s pick on the result at 42.3%, game state shapes how this market plays out.
The RealistThis one sits near a coin-flip, the honest read is low conviction, no strong lean.
Port ValePort Vale

This season

2026/27 · Recorded results.

RochdaleRochdale
Statistic
Port Vale
Rochdale
goals scored per game
0.6
1.2

goals conceded per game
1.1
1.7

Over 2.5 rate
9.1%
61.5%

1st-half goals per game
0.4
0.5

Bar scales · Goals per game: 0–3 · Recorded rate (%): 0–100. Each team uses the same scale for each metric.

FAQ

Will there be over 2.5 goals in Port Vale vs Rochdale?
Our model rates Over 2.5 goals at 45.4% for Port Vale vs Rochdale.
Will there be a first-half goal in Port Vale vs Rochdale?
The model rates at least one goal before half-time at 64.1%.
How often have Port Vale gone over 2.5 recently?
Port Vale have gone over 2.5 in 0 of their last 5, Rochdale in 3 of 5.
How is this probability calculated?
The estimate comes from models fitted to recorded match data. Calibration and validation depend on the market, league and available sample; the percentage alone does not establish accuracy or a profitable price.
Is this a betting tip?
This is a model estimate, not a guarantee or a demonstrated profitable edge. Where the required result data is available, saved predictions are graded including misses. An unavailable market result stays ungraded.

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