Peterborough vs Rotherham Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 17 Mar 2026

League One Betting Preview: Peterborough vs Rotherham

Peterborough welcome Rotherham to Weston Homes Stadium, with kick-off set for 15:45 on Tuesday 17 March.

There could be some merit in backing Over 2.5 when Peterborough go up against Rotherham. We think that the Total Goals market provides a value betting angle and we’re happy to take the -154 on offer.

Peterborough United were defeated in their last game. On the road, they suffered a 2-1 loss against Leyton Orient at BetWright Stadium.

Rotherham United drew 2-2 against Bolton Wanderers in their previous game. This was on home soil at New York Stadium.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last encounter between Peterborough and Rotherham saw the former win away from home. It was a 2-0 scoreline at New York Stadium. The past 5 H2H meetings have resulted in two wins apiece along with a draw.

League One		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
14	Peterborough	36	14	4	18	51	51	0	51:51	46
22	Rotherham	36	9	9	18	35	50	-15	35:50	36

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Peterborough vs Rotherham Prediction & Betting Tips

We bring you the complete Peterborough vs Rotherham betting insight, including our top match prediction, correct score forecast, player prop advice and a ready-made bet builder.

Match Prediction

Let’s play Over 2.5 goals to be scored at tasty odds of -154 for this League One showdown. There’s every chance that the two sides will deliver a return and we think this is a value wager.

We’re always monitoring the League One team news. Combined with the latest form, this helps us secure the best value. Our football experts also take a data-led approach, with the key numbers proving useful.

Key Peterborough vs Rotherham league stats:

• The 2.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Peterborough games at home.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Peterborough games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 3 Peterborough games at home.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 games between these teams.

Based on the latest odds from the top bookmakers, our pick carries a 60.6% chance of winning. After careful examination, our tipsters have this probability close to 70%. This is why we can recommend this wager.

An Over 2.5 Goals selection can be included in a Bet Builder with a number of other picks. There’s the chance to get a larger price although there’s clearly more risk involved.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Peterborough 2 - 1 Rotherham

Peterborough are available to back at +600 to secure a 2-1 victory. This is a risky but potentially more rewarding bet, with this correct score option providing appeal.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Kyrell Lisbie to Score +170

Kyrell Lisbie (Peterborough) has racked up five goals in his past five League One games on home soil. Based on the stats, we think that odds of +170 are really appealing when it comes to betting on Anytime Goalscorer.

Latest Kyrell Lisbie Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+170

First

+450

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Peterborough 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 the bookies giving them a 47% probability of winning, Peterborough United might be a popular acca pick. Their current betting odds are +114 when it comes to triumphing in this League One clash. If you’re searching for a different slant, Rotherham United are available at +210.

If Peterborough and Rotherham play out a draw, then an Asian Handicap -0.25 on the former means a half stake refund. However, a victory for the favourites would mean a full payout at -123.

The Over 2.5 option is currently favourite on the Total Goals betting market. The Yes pick in the Both Teams to Score market is considered to be the most likely result and it’s trading at -182.

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Full-Time Result

1

+114

X

+250

2

+210

Half-Time Result

1

+160

X

+133

2

+240

Double Chance

1X

-333

12

-400

X2

-161

Draw No Bet

1

-179

2

+123

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-123

2 Hcp +0.25

-116

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+108

Over 2.5

-154

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-182

No

+125

Harry Leonard is the favourite to be First Goalscorer at +400. If you’re interested in backing him to find the net at anytime, then the price is +155.

Harry Leonard (Peterborough)

First

+155

Anytime

+400

Kyrell Lisbie (Peterborough)

First

+170

Anytime

+450

Harry Gray (Rotherham)

First

+215

Anytime

+525

Ciaran Mcguckin (Rotherham)

First

+255

Anytime

+650

Joshua Kayode (Rotherham)

First

+255

Anytime

+650

Abraham Odoh (Peterborough)

First

+275

Anytime

+700

Sam Nombe (Rotherham)

First

+290

Anytime

+750

Jordan Hugill (Rotherham)

First

+310

Anytime

+750

Cian Hayes (Peterborough)

First

+450

Anytime

+1050

Ar'jany Martha (Rotherham)

First

+450

Anytime

+1050

Ben Hatton (Rotherham)

First

+460

Anytime

+1100

Sam Hughes (Peterborough)

First

+550

Anytime

+1200

Rio Adebisi (Peterborough)

First

+575

Anytime

+1300

Josh Benson (Rotherham)

First

+575

Anytime

+1400

Tom Lees (Peterborough)

First

+650

Anytime

+1400

Joe Powell (Rotherham)

First

+650

Anytime

+1500

Archie Collins (Peterborough)

First

+650

Anytime

+1600

Liam Kelly (Rotherham)

First

+650

Anytime

+1600

Reece James (Rotherham)

First

+650

Anytime

+1700

Peter Kioso (Peterborough)

First

+700

Anytime

+1700

Joe Rafferty (Rotherham)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Denzel Hall (Rotherham)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Peterborough have four wins, four losses and two draws in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.80 goals per match and conceding 1.30.

It’s now been three consecutive Rotherham losses on their travels. The Millers have clocked up seven losses, two draws and one win in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 0.80 goals per match and conceding 1.40.

Peterborough drew 3-3 with Rotherham when the sides last met at Weston Homes Stadium.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Peterborough Home Stats		4-2-4	3.10	1.80	1.30	5	5	6	4
Rotherham Away Stats		1-2-7	2.20	0.80	1.40	4	6	3	7

• 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

Peterborough vs Rotherham Lineups & Team News

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