This National League top-six clash between 6th-placed York and 3rd-placed Rochdale promises to be an entertaining affair, particularly for those backing goals. York have been absolutely relentless in front of their home fans, scoring an incredible 3.2 goals per home game while maintaining a solid 60% win rate on their own patch. Looking at York's recent home form tells the story perfectly - they've put four past Eastleigh, four past Gateshead, four past Wealdstone, and even hammered league leaders Carlisle 5-0. The only blemish was a 2-2 draw against high-flying Boreham Wood, but that still went over the 2.5 goal line. In fact, York's last five home matches have ALL gone over 2.5 goals, averaging a remarkable 3.8 goals per game. Rochdale arrive with the league's third-best record and an impressive 75% away win rate. Their defensive stats on the road are stellar - conceding just 0.25 goals per away game - but recent data shows they're not impenetrable. They've conceded in three of their last four away trips, including against Boston United and Woking. The head-to-head record slightly favors York overall (4W-4D-1L), though interestingly they've only won 25% of home meetings against Rochdale. However, their recent FA Cup encounter saw York come away with a 2-1 victory, suggesting they've figured out how to break down this Rochdale side. With goal expectancy sitting at 2.98 and York's home games consistently delivering fireworks, the over 2.5 goals market looks particularly appealing. Rochdale's solid away record might suggest a tighter game, but they haven't faced an attack as prolific as York's on the road this season. Both teams are in excellent form and pushing for promotion, which should lead to an open, attacking encounter. York will look to continue their home dominance while Rochdale will be eager to close the gap on the top two. The combination of York's attacking firepower at home and Rochdale's need to secure points against a direct rival creates the perfect recipe for goals.