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 14:45 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
17	Peterborough	45	15	8	22	63	65	-2	63:65	53
23	Rotherham	45	10	11	24	39	68	-29	39:68	41

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Confirmed Lineups

Peterborough confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Alex Bass (GK), James Dornelly, Peter Kioso, David Okagbue, Harley Mills, Archie Collins, Brandon Khela, Cian Hayes, Jimmy-Jay Morgan, Kyrell Lisbie, Pemi Aderoju.

Rotherham confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Ted Cann (GK), Lenny Agbaire, Zak Jules, Jamal Baptiste, Joe Powell, Joe Rafferty, Brandon Cover, Arjany Martha, Lino Sousa, Sam Nombe, Duncan Watmore.

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.

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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

+175

First

--100

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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.

The bookmakers have betting odds of +140 for Peterborough United to triumph in this League One clash, with Rotherham United trading at a price of +170 if you think they’ll win, while the draw is chalked up at +250.

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 +102.

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 -189.

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Full-Time Result

1

+140

X

+250

2

+170

Half-Time Result

1

+180

X

+130

2

+215

Double Chance

1X

-250

12

-400

X2

-204

Draw No Bet

1

-135

2

-105

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

+102

2 Hcp +0.25

-147

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+108

Over 2.5

-154

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-189

No

+130

Harry Leonard is the favourite to be First Goalscorer at +420. If you’re interested in backing him to find the net at anytime, then the price is +170.

Harry Leonard (Peterborough)

First

+170

Anytime

+420

Kyrell Lisbie (Peterborough)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Harry Gray (Rotherham)

First

+188

Anytime

+500

Ciaran Mcguckin (Rotherham)

First

+230

Anytime

+575

Joshua Kayode (Rotherham)

First

+235

Anytime

+600

Sam Nombe (Rotherham)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Abraham Odoh (Peterborough)

First

+290

Anytime

+700

Jordan Hugill (Rotherham)

First

+290

Anytime

+750

Ar'jany Martha (Rotherham)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Ben Hatton (Rotherham)

First

+420

Anytime

+1000

Cian Hayes (Peterborough)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Josh Benson (Rotherham)

First

+475

Anytime

+1150

Joe Powell (Rotherham)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Sam Hughes (Peterborough)

First

+575

Anytime

+1400

Liam Kelly (Rotherham)

First

+575

Anytime

+1400

Reece James (Rotherham)

First

+600

Anytime

+1500

Rio Adebisi (Peterborough)

First

+650

Anytime

+1600

Archie Collins (Peterborough)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Tom Lees (Peterborough)

First

+700

Anytime

+1500

Peter Kioso (Peterborough)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Joe Rafferty (Rotherham)

First

-

Anytime

--100

Denzel Hall (Rotherham)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Marvin Kaleta (Rotherham)

First

+850

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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