Rock-bottom Port Vale will look to respond after a humiliating 7–0 FA Cup defeat to Chelsea as they host Rotherham in a crucial relegation battle. As the two teams seem to be evenly matched at the moment, we predict a 1-1 draw. Despite that setback, Port Vale’s home form has been relatively solid, earning 1.83 points per game and conceding just 0.5 goals on average. However, their attack remains a concern, scoring only 0.6 goals per match overall and failing to score in 50% of their games.
Rotherham head into Monday's clash in similarly poor form, collecting just 0.60 points per game from their last 10 matches and failing to win any of their last five away fixtures. Even more concerning is their attacking record on the road, scoring 0 goals per away match and failing to score in 100% of those games. Defensively, the Millers concede 2.2 goals per away game, which further underlines their struggles. Historically, Rotherham have the edge in this fixture, winning 3 of the last 5 meetings.
As both sides struggle offensively, especially Rotherham away, our prediction firmly points toward a 1-1 draw. Additionally, Half-Time Draw, and Draw bets are worth considering.
This League 1 match will be played on Tuesday 7 April 2026 at 19:45.
What is our Port Vale vs Rotherham prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Port Vale 1 - 1 Rotherham
Port Vale vs Rotherham Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 1-1 @ 500 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -111 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -1400 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -400 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals @ -150 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -275 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Sam Nombe @ 160 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Sam Nombe @ 450 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Rotherham +0.5 @ -191 Odds
- European Handicap: Rotherham +1 @ -200 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 4.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
- Double Chance: X2 @ -200 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Port Vale to Win @ -150 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: X (Draw)/X (Draw) @ 375 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Port Vale - No @ -275 Odds
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View OfferPort Vale Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dwwldlwlll | 1.10 |
| Home | dwwldw | 1.83 |
| Away | llll | 0.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 50% | 0% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.40 | 1.17 | 4.25 |
| Scored | 0.60 | 0.67 | 0.50 |
| Conceded | 1.80 | 0.50 | 3.75 |
| BTTS | 20% | 17% | 25% |
| Clean Sheets | 40% | 67% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 50% | 33% | 75% |
| Expected Goals | 1.01 | 1.07 | 0.92 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.90 | 1.86 | 1.95 |
Rotherham Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lllwdldlld | 0.60 |
| Home | lwddd | 1.20 |
| Away | lllll | 0.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 10% | 20% | 0% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 1.90 | 1.60 | 2.20 |
| Scored | 0.40 | 0.80 | 0.00 |
| Conceded | 1.50 | 0.80 | 2.20 |
| BTTS | 20% | 40% | 0% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 60% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 70% | 40% | 100% |
| Expected Goals | 1.14 | 1.18 | 1.11 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.49 | 1.53 | 1.44 |
Port Vale vs Rotherham Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Port Vale (20%)
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Rotherham (60%)
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