Rochdale host Salford City at Crown Oil Arena, Rochdale, Greater Manchester on Tuesday, Dec 29 at 8:45 PM in a top-four clash that could have significant title implications. Both sides are separated by just 3 points in the League 2, making this one of the more consequential fixtures of the season.

Rochdale come into this fixture in good form (3W 1D 1L recently). Salford City, meanwhile, arrive in red-hot form (4W from last 5) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks.

Head-to-head records offer little separation — Rochdale and Salford City have split their 6 meetings almost evenly (1W–3D–2W). Their last encounter ended in Rochdale won 1–2.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Rochdale a slight edge, but Salford City are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.