Blackpool vs Rotherham Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 29 Dec 2025

League One Betting Preview: Blackpool vs Rotherham

Blackpool take on Rotherham at Bloomfield Road, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Monday 29 December.

If you agree with our verdict that Blackpool can defeat Rotherham, then there’s the chance to get betting odds of -103 that this happens. We think that this price sticks out on the Full-Time Result market.

The last League One game involving Blackpool saw them triumph 1-0 at home. This victory over Doncaster Rovers at Bloomfield Road made it back-to-back league wins.

Rotherham United have lost their previous four games including a recent 2-1 defeat. This occurred away at Toughsheet Community Stadium against Bolton Wanderers.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The scoreline was 3-0 in favour of away team Blackpool when they last faced Rotherham, with the encounter taking place at New York Stadium. The past 7 H2H meetings have resulted in four Rotherham wins, two draws and one Blackpool victory.

League One		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
19	Blackpool	43	14	9	20	51	65	-14	51:65	51
23	Rotherham	42	9	10	23	36	65	-29	36:65	37

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Blackpool vs Rotherham Prediction & Betting Tips

We dive into the best Blackpool vs Rotherham betting angles, including an expert match prediction, correct score forecast, top player prop bets and a value-focused bet builder.

Match Prediction

Blackpool can’t be ignored when they play this League One clash, especially as odds of -103 are available for this prediction. Head to the betting sites to back this value selection.

It’s always a case of checking out the latest League One team news to make expert football predictions. Then we get to work when it comes to unearthing the stats that are the most valuable.

Key Blackpool vs Rotherham league stats:

• Blackpool have won 3 of their last 5 games.
• Blackpool have won 2 consecutive games.
• Rotherham have lost their last 4 games.
• Rotherham have lost 6 of their last 10 games on the road.
• Rotherham have lost 11 of their last 20 games on the road.

The best betting apps make it a 50.8% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

The Match Result & Total market provides bettors with a great alternative at bigger odds. It gives you the chance to back Blackpool along with a certain number of goals being scored.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Blackpool 2 - 0 Rotherham

Blackpool are available at +600 to secure a 2-0 victory. Many bettors enjoy a correct score wager and there are some nice potential returns to be had.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Ashley Fletcher to Score +165

Ashley Fletcher (Blackpool) has registered four goals in his past five League One matches on home soil. This data directs us to the Anytime Goalscorer market where we can bet him to find the net at attractive odds of +165.

Latest Ashley Fletcher Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+165

First

+400

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Blackpool vs Rotherham Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

With an approximate 50% chance of succeeding, the bookies are being cautious with their -100 betting odds for Blackpool triumphing in this League One encounter. At +255, Rotherham United are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The Asian Handicap -0.5 option is the same as a win on the 1x2 market. Blackpool are -106 when it comes to this selection, with their opponents Rotherham +0.5 at -133 which means the draw is also included with this pick.

When it comes to the Total Goals market, Under 2.5 is the shortest price for this exciting contest. The Both Teams to Score market provides some good options, with Yes and No hard to split in terms of odds.

No matter what League One game is taking place, you will find hundreds of markets being offered. Peruse the various choices that are presented at the best football betting sites.

Full-Time Result

1

-100

X

+235

2

+255

Half-Time Result

1

+160

X

+114

2

+285

Double Chance

1X

-417

12

-370

X2

-143

Draw No Bet

1

-227

2

+150

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-106

2 Hcp +0.5

-133

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-141

Over 2.5

-102

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-123

No

-115

Favourite Ashley Fletcher is priced at +400 to be the first player to find the net. There’s also the opportunity to back him to score any time at odds of +165.

Ashley Fletcher (Blackpool)

First

+165

Anytime

+400

Dale Taylor (Blackpool)

First

+220

Anytime

+500

Tom Bloxham (Blackpool)

First

+240

Anytime

+550

Kion Etete (Rotherham)

First

+320

Anytime

+650

Joshua Kayode (Rotherham)

First

+340

Anytime

+700

Sam Nombe (Rotherham)

First

+390

Anytime

+750

Jordan Hugill (Rotherham)

First

+475

Anytime

+900

Andy Lyons (Blackpool)

First

+500

Anytime

+1050

CJ Hamilton (Blackpool)

First

+550

Anytime

+1200

Ar'jany Martha (Rotherham)

First

+575

Anytime

+1200

Albie Morgan (Blackpool)

First

+575

Anytime

+1200

Lee Evans (Blackpool)

First

+575

Anytime

+1200

Emil Hansson (Blackpool)

First

+600

Anytime

+1200

Ben Hatton (Rotherham)

First

+600

Anytime

+1300

Josh Benson (Rotherham)

First

+650

Anytime

+1500

Oliver Casey (Blackpool)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Liam Kelly (Rotherham)

First

+850

Anytime

+1700

Joe Powell (Rotherham)

First

+850

Anytime

+1700

Michael Ihiekwe (Blackpool)

First

+850

Anytime

+1900

Reece James (Rotherham)

First

+850

Anytime

+1900

George Honeyman (Blackpool)

First

+900

Anytime

+1900

Hayden Coulson (Blackpool)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

Fraser Horsfall (Blackpool)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

Joe Rafferty (Rotherham)

First

+1150

Anytime

+2200

Blackpool have swerved defeat at Bloomfield Road in the previous three matches. Ian Evatt's side have five wins, three draws and two losses in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.50 goals per match and conceding 1.20.

Rotherham have gone without an away win in the last four games. The South Yorkshire club have six defeats, two wins and two draws in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 0.70 goals per match and conceding 1.30.

When the sides last met at Bloomfield Road, Blackpool drew 0-0 with Rotherham. In the past 3 H2H meetings at Bloomfield Road, there have been two draws and a win for Rotherham.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Blackpool Home Stats		5-3-2	2.70	1.50	1.20	5	5	5	5
Rotherham Away Stats		2-2-6	2.00	0.70	1.30	5	5	5	5

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Blackpool vs Rotherham Lineups & Team News

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