Rochdale vs Gillingham prediction & probabilities (2026-09-05)

League Two

Rochdale vs Gillingham Cards

2026-09-05 · 15:00
Cards57.1%Over 3.5 cards

Result

Rochdale 1-4 Gillingham
3 yellow cards (Rochdale 2, Gillingham 1)
1 red cards (Rochdale 1, Gillingham 0)
✕ Over 3.5✕ No

We called Over 3.5 at 57.1% and it missed (3 in the match). We called No at 87.6% and it missed (1 in the match).

Best predictionOver 3.5 cards · 57.1%Close to a coin-flip, barely a lean. Calibrated, not a tip.
57%

model probability

ConvictionLean

Expert AI analysis

The model makes Over 3.5 cards at 57.1%, its strongest read on the Cards market. Across the lines, the model goes from 76.5% for over 2.5 to 21.9% for over 5.5, with over 3.5 the closest line to a coin-flip at 57.1%. Head to head on cards, Gillingham are the model’s pick to pick up more cards at 49.3%, with a level count at 20.1%. These are the model’s own calibrated numbers, not betting advice.

Cards (bookings)

Over 2.576.5%

Over 3.557.1%

Over 4.537.6%

Over 5.521.9%

Total cards, every line

Line Over Under
2.5 cards 76.5% 23.5%
3.5 cards 57.1% 42.9%
4.5 cards 37.6% 62.4%
5.5 cards 21.9% 78.1%

Who picks up more cards

Rochdale30.6%

Level20.1%

★ ModelGillingham49.3%

Team card lines

Rochdale over 1.5

52.7%

Rochdale over 2.5

26.1%

Gillingham over 1.5

65.9%

Gillingham over 2.5

39.3%

Card handicap

Rochdale line Rochdale Gillingham
-1.5 15.2% 84.8%
-0.5 30.6% 69.4%
+0.5 50.7% 49.3%
+1.5 70.3% 29.7%

Red card

Any red card12.4%

Rochdale red card8.3%

Gillingham red card4.4%

Fouls

Line Over Under
20.5 fouls 70.9% 29.1%
22.5 fouls 56.1% 43.9%
24.5 fouls 40.9% 59.1%

Card markets are softer and less efficiently priced than goals, these are the model total-booking probabilities for Rochdale vs Gillingham. The model leans toward Gillingham for the most cards.

In-depth analysis

57.1%Over 3.5 cards
12.4%Any red card
49.3%Most cards: Gillingham
52.7%Rochdale over 1.5 cards
65.9%Gillingham over 1.5 cards
56.1%Over 22.5 fouls

For the team lines, Rochdale over 1.5 cards sits at 52.7% and Gillingham at 65.9%. A red card for either side is rated at 12.4% (Rochdale 8.3%, Gillingham 4.4%).

Every figure is the model’s own calibrated read, not advice. We grade every call after the match.

Model lenses

Different analytical lenses our model applies to the same calibrated data, not separate tipsters, and never a tip.

The CalibratorRaw model read: 57.1% on Cards, graded against real out-of-sample results, no odds attached.
The FlashpointAny red card is rated at 12.4%, a low-probability event, but one that reshapes every line when it lands.
The DisciplinarianGillingham are the pick to collect more cards at 49.3%, the side chasing the game tends to foul more.
The Line SetterThe fairest total line is 3.5 cards: over sits at 57.1%, the closest to a coin-flip on the ladder.

FAQ

How many cards in Rochdale vs Gillingham?
Before kickoff, the model rated over 3.5 total cards at 57.1% for Rochdale vs Gillingham.

Will there be a red card in Rochdale vs Gillingham?
Before kickoff, the model rated a red card for either side at 12.4%.

Which team will pick up more cards in Rochdale vs Gillingham?
Before kickoff, the model rated Gillingham to pick up more cards at 49.3%, with a level count at 20.1%.

How is this probability calculated?
We fit a goals and markets model (Dixon-Coles plus an xG strength model and an ensemble) on real match data, then calibrate the output against out-of-sample results. It is a calibrated model probability, not an odds-derived tip.

Is this a betting tip?
No – these are calibrated model probabilities, graded against real results. We publish our full track record, including the misses, and never claim to beat the closing market.

Cards accuracy

How our Cards calls have actually performed, graded out-of-sample against real results.

61.4%Best Cards call, hit rate
0.0225Calibration error
50,162Matches graded

In 11,059 matches we rated like this one (50–60%), Cards actually happened 55.8% of the time.

Predictions & track record updated 13 Sep 2026. See the full, dated track record →

Our last 10 Cards calls

The model’s most recent graded Cards predictions, out-of-sample. Green means the call hit, red means it missed. The number is the model confidence on each.

✗ 73.8%✓ 80.7%✗ 64.7%✓ 69.3%✗ 51.1%✓ 50.6%✓ 52.9%✓ 64.6%✗ 64.2%✗ 55.7%
5 of 10 recent calls hit.
Estrela vs Sp Braga2026-09-10Over 3.5 73.8%Miss
Panathinaikos vs Kifisia2026-09-10Over 3.5 80.7%Hit
Twente vs Telstar2026-09-09Under 3.5 64.7%Miss
Moreirense vs Benfica2026-09-09Over 3.5 69.3%Hit
Derby vs West Brom2026-09-09Under 3.5 51.1%Miss

Related

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