Rotherham United FC
Football England - EFL League One New York Stadium Thu 2 Oct 15:00
Bradford City AFC
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  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Squads
  7. Table

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.

Don’t Underestimate Millers

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 Looking to Avoid Another Defeat

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
3 Bradford logo Bradford 15 7 6 2 24 18 6 24:18 27
11 Rotherham logo Rotherham 16 6 4 6 18 18 0 18:18 22
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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.
Rotherham +0.25 Probability

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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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Sam Nombe to Score +350 BetMGM logo

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.

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Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap Rotherham +0.25 -104
Total Goals Over 2.5 -111
Anytime Goalscorer Sam Nombe +350

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Rotherham vs Bradford Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Bookies Have Bradford as Favourites

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.

Andy Cook Favourite to Score the First Goal

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

Player Goals
Andy Cook (Bradford)
First
+165
Anytime
+400
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Will Jonathan Swan (Bradford)
First
+220
Anytime
+500
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Calum Kavanagh (Bradford)
First
+240
Anytime
+550
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Bobby Pointon (Bradford)
First
+300
Anytime
+650
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Four Rotherham Wins From Their Past Ten Home Matches

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 logo Rotherham Home Stats 4-3-3 3.20 1.50 1.70 7 3 7 3
Bradford logo 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
Team Stats
Rotherham logo Rotherham League Stats
Bradford logo Bradford League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 3 wins, 6 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
  • 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 7 wins, 1 defeat and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 2 wins, 4 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

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.

Rotherham Confirmed Lineup 4-4-1-1

Bradford Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

Rotherham Confirmed Lineup 4-4-1-1

1 Cameron Dawson
2 Joe Rafferty 18 Lenny Agbaire 15 Jamal Baptiste 6 Reece James
22 Denzel Hall 44 Daniel Gore 7 Joe Powell 11 Arjany Martha
19 Josh Benson
29 Kion Etete
1 Sam Walker
14 Tom McIntyre 5 Neill Byrne 3 Ibou Touray 7 Josh Neufville
20 Tommy Leigh 16 Alexander Pattison 17 Tyreik Samuel Wright 10 Antoni Sarcevic
23 Bobby Pointon 24 Will Swan

Bradford Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

Rotherham Substitutes

  • 3Zak Jules
  • 8Kian Spence
  • 9Jordan Hugill
  • 16Dru Yearwood
  • 17Shaun McWilliams
  • 20Martin Sherif
  • 23Jack Holmes

Bradford Substitutes

  • 2Bradley Halliday
  • 4Joe Wright
  • 9Andy Cook
  • 11Stephen Humphrys
  • 18Ciaran Kelly
  • 21Jenson Metcalfe
  • 25Joe Hilton

Previous Rotherham Lineups

27 Sep League One
Mansfield 2-1 Rotherham
20 Sep League One
Rotherham 0-1 Stockport
13 Sep League One
Wimbledon 2-1 Rotherham
06 Sep League One
Rotherham 1-0 Exeter
30 Aug League One
Doncaster 1-0 Rotherham
26 Aug EFL Cup
Barnsley 2-1 Rotherham

Previous Bradford Lineups

27 Sep League One
Bradford 1-0 Blackpool
24 Sep EFL Cup
Newcastle 4-1 Bradford
20 Sep League One
Cardiff 1-3 Bradford
13 Sep League One
Bradford 3-1 Huddersfield
06 Sep League One
Doncaster 3-1 Bradford
30 Aug League One
Bradford 3-2 Wimbledon
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2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Stockport 15 8 4 3 22:17 28
2 Lincoln 16 8 4 4 20:15 28
3 Bradford 15 7 6 2 24:18 27
4 Bolton 15 7 5 3 23:15 26
5 Cardiff 14 8 2 4 22:14 26
6 Stevenage 13 8 2 3 18:11 26
7 Wimbledon 15 8 1 6 19:20 25
8 Luton 15 7 2 6 18:15 23
9 Mansfield 15 6 4 5 22:17 22
10 Huddersfield 14 7 1 6 21:19 22
11 Rotherham 16 6 4 6 18:18 22
12 Burton 16 6 4 6 16:19 22
13 Barnsley 13 6 3 4 20:18 21
14 Wycombe 16 5 5 6 22:17 20
15 Northampton 15 6 2 7 12:14 20
16 Leyton Orient 16 6 2 8 24:28 20
17 Wigan 15 4 6 5 18:19 18
18 Reading 15 4 6 5 16:19 18
19 Doncaster 16 5 3 8 15:23 18
20 Exeter 16 5 2 9 16:17 17
21 Blackpool 16 4 3 9 16:24 15
22 Port Vale 16 3 5 8 11:19 14
23 Peterborough 14 4 1 9 15:22 13
24 Plymouth 15 4 1 10 18:28 13
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Bolton 8 6 2 0 18:4 20
2 Lincoln 8 5 2 1 14:8 17
3 Bradford 8 5 2 1 14:9 17
4 Huddersfield 8 5 1 2 14:7 16
5 Stevenage 6 5 1 0 9:2 16
6 Cardiff 7 5 0 2 16:9 15
7 Rotherham 8 4 3 1 13:8 15
8 Wycombe 8 4 2 2 16:8 14
9 Mansfield 7 4 2 1 13:6 14
10 Leyton Orient 8 4 2 2 14:8 14
11 Stockport 8 4 2 2 9:8 14
12 Reading 8 4 2 2 8:7 14
13 Wigan 7 4 1 2 10:5 13
14 Wimbledon 7 4 1 2 9:5 13
15 Northampton 8 4 1 3 8:5 13
16 Blackpool 8 3 3 2 13:12 12
17 Exeter 8 3 2 3 12:8 11
18 Doncaster 8 3 2 3 10:9 11
19 Barnsley 6 3 1 2 10:9 10
20 Luton 7 3 1 3 5:6 10
21 Burton 8 3 1 4 6:10 10
22 Peterborough 7 2 1 4 9:10 7
23 Plymouth 7 2 1 4 8:10 7
24 Port Vale 8 1 3 4 5:10 6