Bitesize Prediction: Rochdale vs Hartlepool – 30/12/25

Competition: National League

Market: Rochdale win

Odds: 4/7 @ Pribet

Looking to sign off 2025 with another title statement, Rochdale will welcome Hartlepool to the Spotland Stadium on Tuesday night.

Starting with the hosts, while Rochdale might have suffered play-off heartbreak last season as they missed out on the chance to book a lucrative League Two return, Jimmy McNulty’s men certainly haven’t shown any signs of a hangover this time around. Getting their final showdown of 2025 underway leading the chase at the top of the National League standings, the Dale will be looking to make another statement here. Last seen over the weekend securing a 2-1 Boxing Day victory away at Morecambe, the one-time Brighton defender should find the mood in his camp at a red-hot high. Storming their way to a stunning 3-0 romp away at bitter local rivals Altrincham earlier in the month, Rochdale have won all of their previous seven consecutive appearances across all competitions. Signing off November with a rugged 2-0 win against Eastleigh, Tuesday’s hosts have also registered 12 points from their last five showdowns at the Spotland Stadium. It should also be noted, the National League leaders have not shipped a single strike in front of their own supporters since the end of October.

As for the visitors, while Eastleigh might have signed off November in the midst of what was an eye-catching flurry, the Stags have largely come crashing back down to earth. Last seen over the weekend putting in a downbeat display on home soil as they fell to a 2-1 loss at the hands of Scunthorpe, Nicky Featherstone’s men have watched their play-off dreams take a real blow. Likewise, shockingly watching their FA Trophy adventure come to an end following another 2-1 defeat against eighth-tier outfit Antsy Nomads on December 13th, Tuesday’s guests have failed to win any of their previous four appearances across all competitions (three defeats, one draw). Facing what will certainly be another stern examination in midweek, Hartlepool have also shown some real issues in the final third. Getting December underway with a 2-0 loss at home against Yeovil, Featherstone’s side have registered just a single National League strike in over 270 minutes of action. Given what has been a huge recent gulf in class, we are backing a home victory on Tuesday night.

Bet: Rochdale 4/7 to beat Hartlepool in Tuesday’s National League contest @ Pribet