Barnsley vs Rotherham Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 26 Aug 2025

EFL Cup Betting Preview: Barnsley vs Rotherham

League One clubs Barnsley and Rotherham square off in this EFL Cup second round match at Oakwell Stadium, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Tuesday 26 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.

There’s every chance that Barnsley can beat Rotherham and we’ll happily back the home team on the Full-Time Result market. Grab the odds of -133 with confidence that a victory can be landed.

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Barnsley were beaten in their last game. On their travels, they suffered a 2-0 League One loss against AFC Wimbledon at The Cherry Red Records Stadium.

Rotherham United drew 2-2 in their previous game. This was at home in League One against Wigan Athletic at New York Stadium.

In their most recent EFL Cup matches, Barnsley hosted Fleetwood Town and won on penalties (2-2 after 90 mins), with Rotherham getting a penalty shootout win when visiting Salford City (0-0 after 90 mins).

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 1-0 League One away win for Barnsley at New York Stadium when last playing Rotherham.

Confirmed Lineups

Barnsley confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Murphy Cooper (GK), Mael Durand de Gevigney, Jack Shepherd, Connor Barratt, Neil Farrugia, Vimal Yoganathan, Jonathan Russell, Caylan Vickers, Jonathan Bland, Reyes Cleary, Davis Keillor-Dunn.

Rotherham confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Cameron Dawson (GK), Marvin Kaleta, Sean Raggett, Reece James, Denzel Hall, Shaun McWilliams, Liam Kelly, Arjany Martha, Dru Yearwood, Jordan Hugill, Kion Etete.

Barnsley vs Rotherham Prediction & Betting Tips

Get the edge with our best Barnsley vs Rotherham tips: a key match prediction, correct score recommendation, top player prop bets and a ready-made bet builder.

Match Prediction

It could be beneficial to back Barnsley for this EFL Cup clash. There’s loads of value in the -133 that the home team get the job done and we think a victory could be on the cards.

Team news plays a valuable role and our football experts are always monitoring the players who have an injury concern. We’ve also got a handle on the form guide, with plenty of EFL Cup data provided which puts you in the picture in terms of stats.

Key Barnsley vs Rotherham EFL Cup & league stats:

• Rotherham have lost 12 of their last 20 games on the road.
• Rotherham have lost 3 of their last 5 games on the road.

The best football bookies are estimating that there is a 57.1% likelihood of this pick landing a return. After careful examination, our experts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 60-65%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Barnsley 2 - 0 Rotherham

Our prediction for the correct score is Barnsley to land a 2-0 victory and this is available at +700. It’s a fun wager to place which lands a bigger potential return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Davis Keillor-Dunn to Score +185

Davis Keillor-Dunn (Barnsley) has racked up five goals in his past ten matches. This statistic guides us towards Anytime Goalscorer where we’re able to back him to find the net at appealing odds of +185.

Latest Davis Keillor-Dunn Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+175

First

+500

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Barnsley vs Rotherham Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

The Barnsley betting odds are -137 which means that they’re favourites to land victory in this EFL Cup encounter. It’s also suggested by the bookies that this team have a 58% chance of winning. Rotherham United are the +330 underdogs, while the draw can also be backed as an alternative.

A 2+ goal margin of victory for Barnsley against Rotherham means a full payout at -110 when backing them on the Asian Handicap -0.75. A one-goal win means half the stake wins and half is refunded.

There’s a high probability that Over 2.5 Goals will be netted according to the current prices. Both Teams to Score is one of the top markets and the BTTS Yes option can be wagered at -143.

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Full-Time Result

1

-137

X

+310

2

+330

Half-Time Result

1

+128

X

+135

2

+325

Double Chance

1X

-526

12

-476

X2

-103

Draw No Bet

1

-313

2

+205

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-110

2 Hcp +0.75

-118

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+110

Over 2.5

-143

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-143

No

+106

David McGoldrick is available at +133 when it comes to Anytime Goalscorer. The favourite is now priced at odds of +390 to find the net first.

David McGoldrick (Barnsley)

First

+133

Anytime

+390

Reyes Cleary (Barnsley)

First

+160

Anytime

+460

Davis Keillor-Dunn (Barnsley)

First

+175

Anytime

+500

Adam Phillips (Barnsley)

First

+275

Anytime

+750

Joshua Kayode (Rotherham)

First

+310

Anytime

+800

Kion Etete (Rotherham)

First

+320

Anytime

+800

Ciaran Mcguckin (Rotherham)

First

+320

Anytime

+850

Sam Nombe (Rotherham)

First

+350

Anytime

+900

Jordan Hugill (Rotherham)

First

+425

Anytime

+1100

Jon Russell (Barnsley)

First

+500

Anytime

+1300

Marc Roberts (Barnsley)

First

+510

Anytime

+1500

Ar'jany Martha (Rotherham)

First

+600

Anytime

+1600

Ben Hatton (Rotherham)

First

+650

Anytime

+1700

Josh Benson (Rotherham)

First

+650

Anytime

+1800

Liam Kelly (Rotherham)

First

+700

Anytime

+2200

Josh Earl (Barnsley)

First

+700

Anytime

+2200

Luca Connell (Barnsley)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Joe Powell (Rotherham)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Latest EFL Cup and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

Barnsley Stats

Rotherham Stats

Full-Time Result

• 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 2 wins, 7 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.80 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 3.30 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 9 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 0.70 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.20 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches

Barnsley vs Rotherham Lineups & Team News

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