Reading vs Rotherham Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 22 Nov 2025

League One Betting Preview: Reading vs Rotherham

Reading square off against Rotherham at Select Car Leasing Stadium, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 22 November.

For those that agree with our view that this will be low-scoring, take the -152 when it comes to Under 2.5 on the Total Goals market. We don’t think Reading and Rotherham will serve up a goalfest.

Reading were winners last time out. It was a 1-0 home win against Stevenage at Select Car Leasing Stadium.

Rotherham United played out a 0-0 draw in their previous game. This was on their travels to Kenilworth Road, with Luton Town the opponents.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Reading had the upper hand in the previous clash between these sides. At Select Car Leasing Stadium, they recorded a 2-1 home victory over Rotherham. The previous 7 H2H meetings have seen Reading win four times, one draw and two Rotherham triumphs.

League One		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
6	Reading	40	16	13	11	60	51	9	60:51	61
22	Rotherham	38	9	9	20	35	58	-23	35:58	36

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Confirmed Lineups

Reading confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Joel Pereira (GK), Kelvin Abrefa, Paudie O'Connor, Derrick Williams, Jeriel Dorsett, Lewis Wing, Charlie Savage, Matt Ritchie, Kamari Doyle, Randell Williams, Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan.

Rotherham confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Cameron Dawson (GK), Joe Rafferty, Hamish Douglas, Reece James, Denzel Hall, Kian Spence, Daniel Gore, Joe Powell, Shaun McWilliams, Josh Benson, Jordan Hugill.

Reading vs Rotherham Prediction & Betting Tips

Tackle Reading vs Rotherham with all the betting insight you need, including our match prediction, scoreline forecast, key player prop selections and a hand-picked bet builder.

Match Prediction

If you agree with our view of a low-scoring League One clash, then you can get odds of -152 on the Under 2.5 Goals market. We think that this bet has a strong chance of landing.

The football betting tips are only provided once we have a handle on the team news and the latest form guide. We are also on point when it comes to the most valuable League One stats.

Key Reading vs Rotherham league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 4 Reading games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Reading games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 14 of the last 20 Reading games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Rotherham games on the road.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 Rotherham games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Rotherham games on the road.

According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 60.2% chance of winning. After careful examination, our experts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 65-70%. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Reading 1 - 0 Rotherham

Reading are available at +500 to win by a 1-0 scoreline. Correct score betting allows us to bet at bigger odds and it’s also a fun type of wager.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jack Marriott to Score +170

Jack Marriott (Reading) has found the net in five of his past seven League One games. Based on the numbers, we are looking to bet the +170 for him to find the net on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

Latest Jack Marriott Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+163

First

+340

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Reading 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 56% chance of winning according to the latest odds, Reading are favourites to prosper in this League One encounter and they’re available at -128 with the bookies. Rotherham United are the outsiders at +335 which suggests a lower likelihood of winning.

Reading -0.75 are -104 against Rotherham on the Asian Handicap. If the favourites win by a goal, you win with half your stake and get the rest refunded. If they win by two or more, you get a full payout.

If you’re anticipating that two goals or less will be netted throughout the contest, then Under 2.5 Goals is a definite runner. There are always two Both Teams to Score choices, with Yes available at -115 and No at -123.

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Full-Time Result

1

-128

X

+250

2

+335

Half-Time Result

1

+132

X

+117

2

+350

Double Chance

1X

-588

12

-400

X2

-111

Draw No Bet

1

-333

2

+205

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-104

2 Hcp +0.75

-133

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-137

Over 2.5

-104

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-115

No

-123

Those interested in Jack Marriott to find the net anytime are able to get +163. There is the chance to back the favourite to score the first goal at odds of +340.

Jack Marriott (Reading)

First

+163

Anytime

+340

Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan (Reading)

First

+250

Anytime

+550

Mamadi Camara (Reading)

First

+320

Anytime

+750

Kion Etete (Rotherham)

First

+375

Anytime

+800

Lewis Wing (Reading)

First

+380

Anytime

+900

Joshua Kayode (Rotherham)

First

+390

Anytime

+850

Sam Nombe (Rotherham)

First

+440

Anytime

+900

Tivonge Rushesha (Reading)

First

+480

Anytime

+1100

Jordan Hugill (Rotherham)

First

+500

Anytime

+900

Matt Ritchie (Reading)

First

+500

Anytime

+1000

Michael Stickland (Reading)

First

+525

Anytime

+1200

Ashqar Ahmed (Reading)

First

+575

Anytime

+1300

Kevin Abrefa (Reading)

First

+575

Anytime

+1200

Charlie Savage (Reading)

First

+575

Anytime

+1150

Ar'jany Martha (Rotherham)

First

+600

Anytime

+1200

Jeriel Dorsett (Reading)

First

+650

Anytime

+1500

Ben Hatton (Rotherham)

First

+700

Anytime

+1500

Josh Benson (Rotherham)

First

+750

Anytime

+1500

Matty Jacob (Reading)

First

+750

Anytime

+1900

Andy Yiadom (Reading)

First

+850

Anytime

+1900

Reece James (Rotherham)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Liam Kelly (Rotherham)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2000

Derrick Williams (Reading)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

Joe Powell (Rotherham)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

Paudie O'Connor (Reading)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

Reading have finished with five wins, three losses and two draws in the last 10 home matches, scoring an average of 1.20 goals per game and conceding 1.00.

Rotherham have swerved defeat on their travels in the previous three matches. The Millers have managed six losses, two victories and two draws in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 0.60 goals per game and conceding 1.20.

When the sides last met at Select Car Leasing Stadium, Reading beat Rotherham 2-1. Reading have landed three victories from the past 4 H2H meetings at Select Car Leasing Stadium, with a solitary draw also taking place.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Reading Home Stats		5-2-3	2.20	1.20	1.00	4	6	6	4
Rotherham Away Stats		2-2-6	1.80	0.60	1.20	4	6	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

Reading vs Rotherham Lineups & Team News

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