Rotherham vs Bradford Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 02 Oct 2025

League One Betting Preview: Rotherham vs Bradford

Rotherham host Bradford in this League One encounter at New York Stadium, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Thursday 2 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.

We’re splitting our Asian Handicap stake between 0 and +0.5 when backing Rotherham +0.25 at -104 against Bradford. We need the hosts to win for a maximum payout although the draw means we also get a return.

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Rotherham United have been beaten in their last three games. Away at One Call Stadium, Mansfield Town recently beat them 2-1.

Bradford City have won their previous three games. The latest was a 1-0 home triumph at The University of Bradford Stadium against Blackpool.

League One		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
5	Bradford	28	14	7	7	36	31	5	36:31	49
21	Rotherham	28	8	7	13	31	40	-9	31:40	31

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Confirmed Lineups

Rotherham confirmed lineup (4-4-1-1): Cameron Dawson (GK), Joe Rafferty, Lenny Agbaire, Jamal Baptiste, Reece James, Denzel Hall, Daniel Gore, Joe Powell, Arjany Martha, Josh Benson, Kion Etete.

Bradford confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Sam Walker (GK), Tom McIntyre, Neill Byrne, Ibou Touray, Josh Neufville, Tommy Leigh, Alexander Pattison, Tyreik Samuel Wright, Antoni Sarcevic, Bobby Pointon, Will Swan.

Rotherham vs Bradford Prediction & Betting Tips

Our Rotherham vs Bradford betting guide delivers expert insight, including a main match pick, scoreline advice, standout player props and bet builder recommendations. Dive into each section below for more.

Match Prediction

Rotherham look capable of winning this League One encounter and we’ll take them on the Asian Handicap. Back them at -104 with a +0.25 goal start, with confidence high that they can perform well.

The football recommendations are only made once we have established the latest team news. It’s also important to study the form and investigate the most relevant League One stats to get the full picture.

Key Rotherham vs Bradford league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Rotherham in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Rotherham in 7 of their last 10 games at home.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Bradford in 3 of their last 5 games on the road.

The best football betting sites make it a 51% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Based on our tipsters research, we calculate the actual probability to be 55-60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

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Our Match Prediction

Rotherham Asian Hcp +0.25 @ -104 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Rotherham 2 - 1 Bradford

We’ve picked out a correct score of 2-1 being landed by Rotherham. You can secure odds of +750 and this provides an alternative way to place a wager.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Sam Nombe to Score +350

Sam Nombe (Rotherham) has registered four goals in his past seven League One home matches. We’ll take a chance at +350 for this Anytime Goalscorer wager as the betting odds look really appealing.

Latest Sam Nombe Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+370

First

+800

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Rotherham vs Bradford 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.

Bradford City are the +106 favourites on the 1x2 betting. That implies a 49% chance of triumphing in this League One encounter according to the latest odds. If you want to back the outsider, Rotherham United are available at +230.

Should you want to back Bradford to win but want money back if the game ends level, then there is -200 available on the Draw No Bet market. Opponents Rotherham have been chalked up at +138.

The Total Goals market looks like a close call, with Under and Over 2.5 Goals trading at a similar price. If you are expecting both teams to score, there’s the chance to back Yes at -135 on the BTTS market.

The top betting sites always do a great job when it comes to League One games. They provide football bettors with hundreds of markets and you can cherry-pick the most attractive options.

Full-Time Result

1

+230

X

+245

2

+106

Half-Time Result

1

+280

X

+120

2

+155

Double Chance

1X

-149

12

-400

X2

-357

Draw No Bet

1

+138

2

-200

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-104

2 Hcp -0.25

-130

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-120

Over 2.5

-112

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-135

No

-104

Andy Cook is the First Goalscorer favourite at +400 and there’s an opportunity to back him to find the net anytime at +165.

Andy Cook (Bradford)

First

+165

Anytime

+400

Will Jonathan Swan (Bradford)

First

+220

Anytime

+500

Calum Kavanagh (Bradford)

First

+240

Anytime

+550

Bobby Pointon (Bradford)

First

+300

Anytime

+650

Joshua Kayode (Rotherham)

First

+325

Anytime

+750

Kion Etete (Rotherham)

First

+335

Anytime

+700

Ciaran Mcguckin (Rotherham)

First

+335

Anytime

+750

Tommy Leigh (Bradford)

First

+340

Anytime

+800

Sam Nombe (Rotherham)

First

+370

Anytime

+800

Antoni Sarcevic (Bradford)

First

+380

Anytime

+900

Jordan Hugill (Rotherham)

First

+440

Anytime

+1000

Max Power (Bradford)

First

+440

Anytime

+1000

Alex Pattison (Bradford)

First

+450

Anytime

+1000

George Robert Lapslie (Bradford)

First

+480

Anytime

+1200

Nick Powell (Bradford)

First

+510

Anytime

+1100

Ar'jany Martha (Rotherham)

First

+600

Anytime

+1300

Josh Benson (Rotherham)

First

+650

Anytime

+1300

Ben Hatton (Rotherham)

First

+650

Anytime

+1400

Ibou Touray (Bradford)

First

+800

Anytime

+1700

Tyreik Wright (Bradford)

First

+800

Anytime

+1800

Liam Kelly (Rotherham)

First

+800

Anytime

+1800

Joe Wright (Bradford)

First

+850

Anytime

+1800

Matthew Pennington (Bradford)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Joe Powell (Rotherham)

First

+900

Anytime

+1800

Reece James (Rotherham)

First

+900

Anytime

+1900

Lewis Richards (Bradford)

First

+900

Anytime

+1900

Ciarán Kelly (Bradford)

First

+950

Anytime

+2000

Joe Rafferty (Rotherham)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

Neill Byrne (Bradford)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2200

Bradley Halliday (Bradford)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2200

Rotherham have racked up four victories, three draws and three defeats in the previous 10 home games, netting an average of 1.50 goals per match and conceding 1.70.

Bradford have finished with four draws, four defeats and two win in the previous 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.50 goals per match and conceding 1.80.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Rotherham Home Stats		4-3-3	3.20	1.50	1.70	7	3	7	3
Bradford Away Stats		2-4-4	3.30	1.50	1.80	6	4	7	3

• 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

Rotherham vs Bradford Lineups & Team News

Be prepared — check the Rotherham vs Bradford team news before wagering. We’ll provide the predicted and confirmed lineups for League One along with up-to-date injury news.

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