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Tip:CS: 1-0 @ odds 8.00✕ Lost
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won 6 of 30 settled CS picks · +56.3u profit · this pick: CS: 1-0 @ 8.00 · 2 units
⚡ Why this pick
Rochdale needed penalties to beat Tranmere in the cup
Crawley have struggled to score away from home
Both teams' recent form points to few goals
A narrow single-goal margin looks
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Rochdale
3-4-2-1
● Confirmed
9
Dieseruvwe
39
Brown
13
Adebayo-Rowling
22
↓87′
Moss
8
↓87′
Gilmour
14
↓82′
Francis
4
↓82′
East
26
Sherring
6
⚽
Ebanks-Landell
3
Wilson
1
Ramming
Bench (7)
Babajide Adeeko ↑82′ · Kane Taylor ↑82′ · Zain Silcott-Duberry ↑87′ · Ian Henderson ↑87′ · Sam Waller · Jonny Smith · Luke Hannant
Coach · Ian Watson
Match Preview
Rochdale vs Crawley Town Match Preview
AI-written editorial preview · updated 2026-08-20 17:00 UTC
Rochdale and Crawley Town look to reset in League Two clash
The tactical battle at the Crown Oil Arena this Saturday will be defined by a clash of intensity, as both Rochdale and Crawley Town look to establish their rhythm early in the League Two season. With Rochdale’s manager emphasizing the need for aggression to counter Crawley’s physical approach, the match promises to be a high-contact affair where the side that wins the midfield duels will likely dictate the tempo.
A test of resilience at the Crown Oil Arena
For Rochdale, the match represents an opportunity to find their footing after a challenging start to the campaign. The manager has publicly called for his squad to show belief and urgency, noting that the team must remain adaptable while dealing with an extreme early-season injury situation. This pragmatic approach suggests that the home side will prioritize grit and physical engagement as they look to secure their first points of the new season.
Preparing for a high-intensity battle
Crawley Town arrive at the Crown Oil Arena known for their aggressive style and dangerous delivery into the box. Rochdale’s coaching staff have clearly identified these traits as primary threats, preparing the team to match that energy with a robust defensive structure. The focus for the hosts will be on neutralizing Crawley’s aerial threat while ensuring they do not become passive in the face of the visitors' high-pressure tactics.
Defensive stability versus late-game urgency
Crawley Town have demonstrated significant defensive discipline recently, keeping clean sheets in half of their last 10 outings. Breaking them down will require patience and precision, particularly as Rochdale look to capitalize on their own tendency to strike late in matches. With seven of their goals in the last 10 games arriving after the 75th minute, Rochdale may look to keep the scoreline tight until the closing stages to exploit any fatigue in the opposition.
Historical context and the road ahead
Looking back at previous meetings, the fixture has often been a tight affair, with Crawley Town enjoying a series of narrow victories in recent years. The last time the two sides met in League Two, in March 2023, Crawley walked away with a 2-0 win. As both teams navigate the early rounds of the season, this match offers a chance to shift the momentum and build a foundation for the months ahead.
Crawley Town
4-4-2
● Confirmed
8
⚽
Watson
11
⚽↓90′
Aderoju
22
Adeyemo
20
Arthurs
30
↓89′
Jennings
17
Kamara
24
Joseph Odimayo
6
Farquharson
5
Barker
16
↓63′
Russell
13
Michalski
Bench (7)
Lewis Richards ↑63′ · Klaudio Krasniqi ↑89′ · Danilo Orsi ↑90′ · Jackson Izquierdo · Gianmarco Di Biase · Nathan Tinsdale · Pele Arganese-McDermott
Coach · Colin Kazim-Richards
Confirmed by FIFA officials.
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