Bradford vs Rotherham Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 24 Feb 2026
League One Betting Preview: Bradford vs Rotherham
Fifth-placed Bradford go head-to-head with second-from-bottom Rotherham at The University of Bradford Stadium, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Tuesday 24 February.
Bradford should be able to deliver a return when they go up against Rotherham, with odds of -147 looking really appealing. We think that the Full-Time Result market is the way to play this wager.
Bradford City have enjoyed three straight League One home wins. In their last game, the Bantams lost on the road to AFC Wimbledon 3-1 at The Cherry Red Records Stadium.
Rotherham United have lost in their previous three league outings. In a recent home game at New York Stadium, they were turned over 2-1 by Doncaster Rovers.
Head-to-Head Statistics
The last time Rotherham and Bradford met involved the former hosting a 2-2 draw at New York Stadium.
| League One | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Bradford |
41 | 21 | 8 | 12 | 52 | 45 | 7 | 52:45 | 71 |
| 22 | Rotherham |
40 | 9 | 10 | 21 | 35 | 59 | -24 | 35:59 | 37 |
Confirmed Lineups
Bradford confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Sam Walker (GK), Matthew Pennington, Aden Baldwin, Curtis Tilt, Josh Neufville, Max Power, Jenson Metcalfe, Tyreik Samuel Wright, Antoni Sarcevic, Bobby Pointon, Kayden Jackson.
Rotherham confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Ted Cann (GK), Joe Rafferty, Emmanuel Adegboyega, Jamal Baptiste, Reece James, Josh Benson, Kian Spence, Dru Yearwood, Brandon Cover, Harry Gray, Sam Nombe.
Bradford vs Rotherham Prediction & Betting Tips
Get the edge with our Bradford vs Rotherham betting tips: a trusted match prediction, likely correct score outcome, key player prop picks and an expert-crafted bet builder.
Match Prediction
Bradford look like a spot of value at -147 when it comes to the latest betting. They should be able to deliver a victory in this League One game based on the information available and we’re feeling confident.
The formbook is always a good place to start ahead of making football predictions. The latest League One team news is also an important port of call, while the stats we present always tell an interesting story.
Key Bradford vs Rotherham league stats:
If you go by the top bookies, there’s a 59.5% likelihood of our pick winning. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 65-70%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.
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Correct Score Prediction
A 3-0 win in favor of the Bantams is available at odds of +750. Correct score betting can be rewarding and you can also get plenty of entertainment with this option.
Player Prop Picks
Paul Mullin (Bradford) is available at +215 to be among the goals. He looks like a value bet to find the net and we recommend backing this Anytime Goalscorer pick.
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Bet Builder Tips
Try out our bet builder picks which include Bradford to come out on top, one or both teams not scoring merged with Paul Mullin (Bradford) to find the net at any time.
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Bradford 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 a 60% chance of winning according to the latest odds, Bradford City are favourites to prosper in this League One encounter and they’re available at -147 with the bookies. The market suggests that Rotherham United are least likely to win at +390.
Bradford are -118 if you take them on the Asian Handicap at -0.75. Stakes are split between -0.5 and -1 which means you need a 2+ goal win for a full payout. A one-goal victory means a return with half your stake and the other half refunded.
The Total Goals odds suggest that Under 2.5 is the likelier outcome in this contest. If you’re wagering on Both Teams to Score, you can bet Yes at -115 and No at -123.
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The First Goalscorer favourite is Andy Cook at +370. Similar odds can be found if you’re interested in this player to register the last goal.
Bradford have secured three straight victories at The University of Bradford Stadium. The Bantams have finished with seven wins, two losses and one draw in the last 10 home matches, scoring an average of 1.20 goals per game and conceding 0.50.
Rotherham have managed five losses, three victories and two draws in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 1.10 goals per game and conceding 1.30.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bradford Home Stats |
7-1-2 | 1.70 | 1.20 | 0.50 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 7 | |
Rotherham Away Stats |
3-2-5 | 2.40 | 1.10 | 1.30 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 6 | |
- 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
Bradford League Stats
Rotherham League Stats
- 4 wins and 6 defeats in the previous 10 matches
- 7 wins, 2 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
- 2 wins, 7 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 0.90 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 0.50 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.70 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Bradford this season are Antoni Sarcevic (8), Bobby Pointon (8), Stephen Humphrys (6)
- Top Assistors for Bradford this season are Josh Neufville (5), Max Power (4), Antoni Sarcevic (3)
Bradford vs Rotherham Lineups & Team News
Stay ahead of the game by checking the Bradford vs Rotherham team news before betting. We’ll bring you both the expected and confirmed lineups for League One, along with current injury news.
Bradford Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
Rotherham Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Bradford Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2
Rotherham Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Bradford Substitutes
- 3Ibou Touray
- 4Joe Wright
- 8Lee Evans
- 11Stephen Humphrys
- 14Paul Mullin
- 25Joe Hilton
- 27Ethan Wheatley
Rotherham Substitutes
- 1Cameron Dawson
- 4Liam Kelly
- 11Arjany Martha
- 18Lenny Agbaire
- 20Duncan Watmore
- 29Gabriele Biancheri
- 49Lino Sousa
Previous Bradford Lineups
Previous Rotherham Lineups
Bradford Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Graham Alexander
Rotherham Player Stats & Squad
League One Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln | 41 | 27 | 9 | 5 | 77:35 | 90 |
| 2 | Cardiff | 40 | 23 | 9 | 8 | 74:42 | 78 |
| 3 | Bradford | 41 | 21 | 8 | 12 | 52:45 | 71 |
| 4 | Bolton | 41 | 18 | 16 | 7 | 59:42 | 70 |
| 5 | Stockport | 40 | 19 | 10 | 11 | 59:50 | 67 |
| 6 | Stevenage | 40 | 18 | 10 | 12 | 42:38 | 64 |
| 7 | Plymouth | 41 | 19 | 5 | 17 | 64:56 | 62 |
| 8 | Reading | 42 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 62:54 | 62 |
| 9 | Huddersfield | 41 | 17 | 10 | 14 | 62:53 | 61 |
| 10 | Luton | 41 | 17 | 10 | 14 | 57:50 | 61 |
| 11 | Wycombe | 42 | 16 | 11 | 15 | 60:48 | 59 |
| 12 | Mansfield | 39 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 49:41 | 53 |
| 13 | Peterborough | 40 | 15 | 6 | 19 | 59:55 | 51 |
| 14 | Barnsley | 39 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 60:64 | 51 |
| 15 | Leyton Orient | 41 | 14 | 8 | 19 | 56:64 | 50 |
| 16 | Wimbledon | 41 | 14 | 8 | 19 | 49:62 | 50 |
| 17 | Doncaster | 41 | 14 | 8 | 19 | 42:64 | 50 |
| 18 | Wigan | 41 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 44:55 | 49 |
| 19 | Burton | 42 | 12 | 12 | 18 | 45:56 | 48 |
| 20 | Blackpool | 42 | 13 | 9 | 20 | 48:64 | 48 |
| 21 | Exeter | 42 | 12 | 10 | 20 | 45:53 | 46 |
| 22 | Rotherham | 40 | 9 | 10 | 21 | 35:59 | 37 |
| 23 | Northampton | 41 | 9 | 8 | 24 | 34:60 | 35 |
| 24 | Port Vale | 39 | 8 | 10 | 21 | 30:54 | 34 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln | 21 | 16 | 4 | 1 | 47:16 | 52 |
| 2 | Bradford | 20 | 15 | 3 | 2 | 30:14 | 48 |
| 3 | Cardiff | 20 | 14 | 2 | 4 | 42:22 | 44 |
| 4 | Bolton | 20 | 12 | 7 | 1 | 36:17 | 43 |
| 5 | Stevenage | 20 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 23:11 | 42 |
| 6 | Huddersfield | 20 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 37:19 | 40 |
| 7 | Stockport | 20 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 34:22 | 40 |
| 8 | Wycombe | 21 | 12 | 3 | 6 | 42:20 | 39 |
| 9 | Luton | 21 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 33:22 | 39 |
| 10 | Reading | 21 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 32:24 | 37 |
| 11 | Blackpool | 21 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 31:28 | 35 |
| 12 | Barnsley | 21 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 36:32 | 32 |
| 13 | Mansfield | 21 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 31:21 | 31 |
| 14 | Wigan | 20 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 19:15 | 31 |
| 15 | Exeter | 21 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 26:24 | 30 |
| 16 | Plymouth | 21 | 9 | 3 | 9 | 29:30 | 30 |
| 17 | Leyton Orient | 20 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 30:26 | 29 |
| 18 | Doncaster | 20 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 25:29 | 29 |
| 19 | Peterborough | 19 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 36:23 | 28 |
| 20 | Wimbledon | 20 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 24:22 | 28 |
| 21 | Burton | 21 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 25:27 | 28 |
| 22 | Rotherham | 20 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 22:26 | 26 |
| 23 | Northampton | 20 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 20:24 | 22 |
| 24 | Port Vale | 20 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 17:23 | 19 |
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