As Blackpool are brimming with confidence after a narrow 1-0 Boxing Day win over Doncaster, we predict that they will defeat Rotherham United 2-1 on Monday evening. Ian Evatt’s side look especially convincing at Bloomfield Road, where they average 1.75 goals scored and hold a solid 1.65 expected goals. Defensively, they remain slightly vulnerable (1.50 conceded per home game), but their improved pressing and home momentum give them a clear edge here. Forward Niall Ennis remains sidelined, though he has not been missed lately.
Rotherham, meanwhile, continue to struggle after a 2-1 defeat at Bolton, their fourth loss in the last five games. The Millers concede 1.80 goals per home game and 1.20 away, and with an xGA of 1.82 on the road, their defensive concerns persist. They do pose some threat going forward (1.80 goals scored away), but their inconsistency and tendency to fade late in matches remain major issues. Midfielder Josh Benson is still out, further limiting midfield stability. H2H favours Rotherham (6 wins in the last 11), but current form tilts the balance towards the hosts.
Given Blackpool's stronger momentum and better home numbers, Home Win is our main betting tip for this League One matchup, with additional value on BTTS and Over 2.5 goals (both sides average 3.00+ total match goals).
This League 1 match will be played on Monday 29 December 2025 at 19:45.
What is our Blackpool vs Rotherham prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Blackpool 2 - 1 Rotherham
Blackpool vs Rotherham Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 2-1
- Both Teams To Score (BTTS): Yes
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals
- Goalscorer: Ashley Fletcher @ 210 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 7.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
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View OfferBlackpool Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwdww | 1.40 |
| Home | lwdw | 1.75 |
| Away | ldlww | 1.17 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 50% | 33% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.00 | 3.25 | 2.83 |
| Scored | 1.60 | 1.75 | 1.50 |
| Conceded | 1.40 | 1.50 | 1.33 |
| BTTS | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 25% | 33% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 25% | 17% |
| Expected Goals | 1.45 | 1.65 | 1.33 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.50 | 1.32 | 1.63 |
Rotherham Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wllll | 1.00 |
| Home | dwdll | 1.00 |
| Away | ddwll | 1.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.10 | 3.20 | 3.00 |
| Scored | 1.60 | 1.40 | 1.80 |
| Conceded | 1.50 | 1.80 | 1.20 |
| BTTS | 60% | 60% | 60% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 20% | 40% |
| Expected Goals | 1.27 | 1.43 | 1.10 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.62 | 1.42 | 1.82 |
Blackpool vs Rotherham Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Blackpool (9%)
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Rotherham (55%)
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