Rotherham host Peterborough at the New York Stadium hoping to bounce back after a heavy 4-0 defeat at Blackpool. However, we predict a 2-1 away win as the Millers have been struggling defensively of late. Rotherham are not enjoying a season to remember, picking up just 0.9 points per game, scoring 1.4 goals per match while conceding 1.7. Midfielder Josh Benson remains injured, and defender Jamal Baptiste is suspended. Home form is slightly better, but Rotherham have kept clean sheets in only 25% of home games and failed to score in 25% of matches, highlighting attacking inconsistencies.
The Posh head into the first game of the new year in better form, unbeaten in their last five with 1.6 points per game, averaging 1.1 goals scored and 0.8 conceded. They have been solid defensively, keeping clean sheets in 30% of fixtures, and both teams scoring has occurred in only 40% of matches. Head-to-head history favors Peterborough, with 4 wins in the last 9 meetings and 67% of matches seeing both teams score.
Given Peterborough's form and positive head-to-head record, Away Win should be considered, with additional value on Over 1.5 goals and BTTS (matches between these teams are generally open).
This League 1 match will be played on Thursday 1 January 2026 at 15:00.
What is our Rotherham vs Peterborough prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Rotherham 1 - 2 Peterborough
Rotherham vs Peterborough Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 1-2
- 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: Sam Nombe @ 140 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 7.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
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View OfferRotherham Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lllll | 0.90 |
| Home | wdll | 1.00 |
| Away | dwlll | 0.83 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 25% | 17% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.10 | 3.00 | 3.17 |
| Scored | 1.40 | 1.25 | 1.50 |
| Conceded | 1.70 | 1.75 | 1.67 |
| BTTS | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 25% | 17% |
| Failed to Score | 40% | 25% | 50% |
| Expected Goals | 1.28 | 1.47 | 1.15 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.61 | 1.36 | 1.78 |
Peterborough Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwwwd | 1.60 |
| Home | llwwd | 1.67 |
| Away | llww | 1.50 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 1.90 | 1.83 | 2.00 |
| Scored | 1.10 | 1.17 | 1.00 |
| Conceded | 0.80 | 0.67 | 1.00 |
| BTTS | 40% | 33% | 50% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 33% | 25% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 33% | 25% |
| Expected Goals | 1.56 | 1.58 | 1.52 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.10 | 0.99 | 1.27 |
Rotherham vs Peterborough Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Rotherham (33%)
9 Matches
Peterborough (44%)
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