Bolton look to strengthen their promotion push when they welcome struggling Rotherham and we predict that they will do so with a routine 3-0 win. The Trotters head into this round with an excellent 2.60 points per game at home and an 80% win rate at the Toughsheet Community Stadium. Bolton have been clinical in front of goal, averaging 2.20 home goals and generating 1.93 expected goals in front of home fans. Their defensive resilience has also stood out, with 60% home clean sheets and just 0.40 goals conceded per home game. Forward Thierry Gale is rated doubtful after picking up a knock in the 2-1 defeat at Wycombe, but Bolton possess enough depth to compensate.
The Millers, on the other hand, are on a worrying three-game losing streak, conceding heavily while struggling to find stability at both ends. Although they score a respectable 1.60 goals per match, their defensive numbers are troubling, allowing 1.83 goals per game away and failing to keep consistency. Their squad issues only deepen the challenge, with Kayode, James, Hatton, and Benson all in the recovery room.
Given Bolton's fine home record and Rotherham’s losing run, we are tempted to bet on Home Win, alongside Over 2.5 goals (both sides average 3.10 goals per match) and Bolton to Score First.
This League 1 match will be played on Friday 26 December 2025 at 15:00.
What is our Bolton vs Rotherham prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Bolton 3 - 0 Rotherham
Bolton vs Rotherham Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 3-0
- Both Teams To Score (BTTS): No
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals
- Goalscorer: Mason Burstow @ 110 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 7.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Under 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 7.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
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View OfferBolton Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wlwwl | 2.00 |
| Home | wwdww | 2.60 |
| Away | wdlwl | 1.40 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 80% | 40% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.10 | 2.60 | 3.60 |
| Scored | 2.00 | 2.20 | 1.80 |
| Conceded | 1.10 | 0.40 | 1.80 |
| BTTS | 50% | 40% | 60% |
| Clean Sheets | 40% | 60% | 20% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Expected Goals | 1.79 | 1.93 | 1.65 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.24 | 1.11 | 1.36 |
Rotherham Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dwlll | 1.00 |
| Home | dwdll | 0.83 |
| Away | ddwl | 1.25 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 17% | 25% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.10 | 3.17 | 3.00 |
| Scored | 1.60 | 1.33 | 2.00 |
| Conceded | 1.50 | 1.83 | 1.00 |
| BTTS | 60% | 67% | 50% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 17% | 25% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 17% | 50% |
| Expected Goals | 1.24 | 1.40 | 1.01 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.54 | 1.57 | 1.50 |
Bolton vs Rotherham Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Bolton (33%)
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Rotherham (58%)
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