Hartlepool vs Rochdale tips and predictions

Interesting National League fixture could go down to the wire

There's not much between Hartlepool and Rochdale in the National League. The hosts are in 15th place with 13 points, compared to their opponents who are in fifth place on 17 points.

Any result is possible here so the draw warrants some consideration.

It hasn't been easy to pull out the key data in this match-up but given the hosts' recent defensive record on their own soil, the draw is the recommendation. Creating something of a fortress at home, Hartlepool have conceded only 1 goal in their last 3 matches.

In previous matches between these sides one of the last 3 has ended in parity.

The match could turn into a battle of attrition with the two sides ultimately being pretty even. In which case the BTTS No bet seems like a decent side bet.

Hartlepool have drawn 6 of their last 9 matches on their own soil. Further, Rochdale have drawn 6 of their last 15 matches. To wrap this up there is nothing to like about the home or away win odds, so the draw warrants consideration. Deadlock is the pick after what looks set to be a low-scoring affair.