"Starting with the hosts, while Rochdale might have suffered play-off heartbreak last season, Jimmy McNulty's men are almost universally regarded as the standout promotion contender this time around. Opening the midweek fixtures holding a two point buffer at the top of the National League table, the Lancashire-based outfit will be looking to make a real statement here. Last seen over the weekend securing a gritty 1-0 victory at home against Carlisle, Rochdale are in the midst of a major purple patch."
"Getting the New Year underway with a 2-0 win away at Gateshead, Wednesday's hosts have now won all of their previous six consecutive National League appearances. Storming their way to an empathic 4-1 romp against Boreham Wood, McNulty's side will also be excited by their extended success on home soil. Along with winning their last four straight matchups at the Spotland Stadium by an aggregate score of 9-2,"
"As for the visitors, although Forest Green might travel to Lancashire on Wednesday night still leading it out in the play-off chase, Robbie Savage's men are desperately searching for some essential stability. Making an immediate return to winning ways over the weekend as they slumped to a 2-1 loss away at York City, the Rovers have now lost three of their previous four appearances across all competitions."
Rochdale sit atop the National League with a two-point lead and have won six consecutive league matches, including recent victories at Gateshead and over Carlisle. Jimmy McNulty's side scored four against Boreham Wood and have impressive home form, winning their last four Spotland Stadium fixtures by an aggregate 9-2 and earning 36 points from 14 home games. Forest Green remain in the play-off chase but lack stability, losing three of their last four matches and suffering a 3-0 FA Trophy defeat to Wealdstone. Robbie Savage's team have won just two of their last nine National League outings and show defensive frailties.
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