Burton vs Rotherham Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 17 Feb 2026

League One Betting Preview: Burton vs Rotherham

Burton meet Rotherham at Pirelli Stadium, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Tuesday 17 February.

There’s an attractive -105 available for Over 2.5 on the Total Goals market and that looks too good an opportunity to pass up. Bet on Burton and Rotherham to find the net at least three times between them.

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Burton Albion played Port Vale away in their last League One game. It was a 2-2 draw at Vale Park.

Three days ago, Burton suffered a 1-0 FA Cup extra-time defeat (0-0 after 90 mins) when hosting West Ham United.

Rotherham United lost when last in action. In a home game at New York Stadium, they were beaten 3-0 by Cardiff City.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Burton have avoided defeat against Rotherham in the past four games, with their last clash being a 2-2 draw at New York Stadium. The previous 7 H2H meetings have involved three Rotherham wins, two Burton victories and two draws.

League One		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
21	Burton	30	8	8	14	33	45	-12	33:45	32
23	Rotherham	29	8	7	14	31	43	-12	31:43	31

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Burton vs Rotherham Prediction & Betting Tips

Our Burton vs Rotherham preview includes expert betting advice on all fronts — from a match prediction and correct score guidance to player prop selections and a bet builder tailored for value.

Match Prediction

Goals could be the order of the day when it comes to this League One encounter, so let’s plump for the -105 when it comes to Over 2.5. We’re expecting a return based on the numbers that are available.

The latest injury and suspension news can have a big bearing and we use this data as well as the latest form guide. We’re also keen to study the football stats so that we can get the fullest picture of how the action might happen.

Key Burton vs Rotherham league stats:

• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 7 Burton games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Burton games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 13 of the last 20 Burton games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 4 Rotherham games on the road.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Rotherham games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 12 of the last 20 Rotherham games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 3 games between these teams.

According to the top bookmakers, our pick has a 51.3% chance of landing a return. However, we have this number closer to 60% based on our in-depth research. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

There are plenty of wagering options, with the Both Teams to Score market presenting bettors with a BTTS Yes pick. It’s a straightforward wager where you need a goal from each side.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Burton 2 - 1 Rotherham

An exciting bet could be a 2-1 victory in favor of Burton at odds of +600. A correct score wager provides a fun alternative and a nice potential return on the cards.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jake Beesley to Score +260

Jake Beesley (Burton) has racked up four goals in his past five League One games. We’re content to land the +260 for this Anytime Goalscorer bet as there’s value in the odds that he features on the scoresheet.

Latest Jake Beesley Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+260

First

+550

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Burton 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.

Some will want to go ahead and back Burton Albion at +123 to win this League One encounter. After all, this betting price suggests a 45% chance that the favourites end up succeeding. If you want to back the outsider, Rotherham United are available at +205.

If you think that Burton are able to beat Rotherham, then the -114 could be the option for you on the Asian Handicap -0.25. Built into this bet is the half stake refund should the scoreline end level.

The Total Goals market is a great option and Under 2.5 Goals has the shortest odds right now. The Yes option in the Both Teams to Score market is regarded as the most likely outcome and is trading at -130.

When it comes to every League One game, you will find hundreds of markets available. Go through the various attractive options which are available at the top football betting sites.

Full-Time Result

1

+123

X

+235

2

+205

Half-Time Result

1

+175

X

+114

2

+255

Double Chance

1X

-313

12

-370

X2

-175

Draw No Bet

1

-167

2

+116

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-114

2 Hcp +0.25

-125

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-135

Over 2.5

-105

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-130

No

-110

Favourite Julian Larsson 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 +190.

Julian Larsson (Burton)

First

+190

Anytime

+400

Jake Beesley (Burton)

First

+260

Anytime

+550

Joshua Kayode (Rotherham)

First

+300

Anytime

+650

Ciaran Mcguckin (Rotherham)

First

+310

Anytime

+650

Sam Nombe (Rotherham)

First

+375

Anytime

+750

Charlie Webster (Burton)

First

+400

Anytime

+850

Jordan Hugill (Rotherham)

First

+410

Anytime

+900

Ar'jany Martha (Rotherham)

First

+500

Anytime

+1100

Udoka Godwin-Malife (Burton)

First

+510

Anytime

+1050

Kgaogelo Chauke (Burton)

First

+510

Anytime

+1100

Dylan Williams (Burton)

First

+525

Anytime

+1100

Sebastian Revan (Burton)

First

+575

Anytime

+1200

Ben Hatton (Rotherham)

First

+575

Anytime

+1200

Josh Benson (Rotherham)

First

+600

Anytime

+1300

Jason Sraha (Burton)

First

+600

Anytime

+1300

Jack Armer (Burton)

First

+650

Anytime

+1400

Kyran Lofthouse (Burton)

First

+650

Anytime

+1400

Alex Hartridge (Burton)

First

+650

Anytime

+1500

Nick Akoto (Burton)

First

+750

Anytime

+1600

Joe Powell (Rotherham)

First

+750

Anytime

+1600

Liam Kelly (Rotherham)

First

+750

Anytime

+1600

Reece James (Rotherham)

First

+750

Anytime

+1600

Toby Sibbick (Burton)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

Terence Vancooten (Burton)

First

+950

Anytime

+2000

Denzel Hall (Rotherham)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Burton have not won at Pirelli Stadium in the past three matches. The Brewers have recorded four victories, four defeats and two draws in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.80 goals per game and conceding 1.20.

Rotherham have five defeats, three victories and two draws in the last 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.20 goals per game and conceding 1.40.

The most recent Pirelli Stadium meeting saw Burton claim a 4-2 win over Rotherham. Burton have won two of the past 3 H2H games at Pirelli Stadium, with Rotherham picking up one win.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Burton Home Stats		4-2-4	3.00	1.80	1.20	6	4	4	6
Rotherham Away Stats		3-2-5	2.60	1.20	1.40	6	4	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

Burton vs Rotherham Lineups & Team News

Double-check the Burton vs Rotherham team news before placing your bets. We’ll have the predicted and confirmed League One lineups for you plus all the latest on player injuries.

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