Rotherham vs Port Vale Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 02 Aug 2025

League One Betting Preview: Rotherham vs Port Vale

Rotherham host newly-promoted Port Vale in this League One match at New York Stadium, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 2 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.

A Free-Flowing Game Could Lead to Goals

We think the Total Goals market gives us plenty of value on the basis that we can bet on Over 2.5 at the available price of -125. We anticipate Rotherham and Port Vale to notch the goals which can land a payout.

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Rotherham Beat Vale in Pair’s Previous Clash

Rotherham United landed a win when last in action. It was a 2-1 scoreline at home to Peterborough United at New York Stadium.

Port Vale lost their previous League Two game, being beaten at home to Gillingham by a 1-0 scoreline at Vale Park.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Rotherham overcame Port Vale in their last head-to-head encounter. It was a 2-1 EFL Cup win away at Vale Park.

League One		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
18	Rotherham	7	2	1	4	6	10	-4	6:10	7
20	Port Vale	8	1	2	5	6	9	-3	6:9	5

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Confirmed Lineups

Rotherham confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Cameron Dawson (GK), Joe Rafferty, Lenny Agbaire, Zak Jules, Liam Kelly, Denzel Hall, Daniel Gore, Joe Powell, Reece James, Jordan Hugill, Sam Nombe.

Port Vale confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Marko Marosi (GK), Jesse Debrah, Cameron Humphreys, Connor Hall, Mitchell Clark, George Byers, Jordan Shipley, Jaheim Headley, Lorent Tolaj, Jayden Stockley, Ben Waine.

Rotherham vs Port Vale Prediction & Betting Tips

We’ve got your Rotherham vs Port Vale bets covered, including our expert match prediction, top correct score pick, must-see player props and a tailored bet builder built for value.

Match Prediction

There’s a strong chance that we’ll see at least three goals scored for this League One game. As a result, we’ll go for Over 2.5 Goals and the available odds of -125 look really attractive.

Our football betting picks come from having access to off-the-press team news along with going through the League One form guide. It’s also important to identify the key stats.

Key Rotherham vs Port Vale league stats:

• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 5 Rotherham games at home.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Rotherham games at home.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 12 of the last 20 Rotherham games at home.

According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 55.6% chance of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 60-65%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

If you’re expecting a few goals to be notched, you have the opportunity to combine the Over 2.5 Goals pick with BTTS Yes. Head to Total Goals & Both Teams to Score market for bigger odds.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Rotherham 2 - 1 Port Vale

A potentially entertaining bet is going for Rotherham to win by a 2-1 scoreline. At odds of +850, there’s the chance to get a handsome return should this wager win.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Sam Nombe to Score +270

Sam Nombe (Rotherham) has racked up three goals in his past five League One matches. When it comes to him finding the net, we believe the +270 available is appealing when backing him on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

Latest Sam Nombe Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+320

First

+700

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Rotherham vs Port Vale 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 Make Rotherham Most Likely Winners

The draw is currently trading at +250 if you think this League One encounter will end all square, while Port Vale have betting odds of +135 and Rotherham United are +175 to land a victory of their own.

If Port Vale 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 +105.

The Total Goals market could be a toss-up considering that Over and Under 2.5 Goals are trading at a similar price. BTTS betting is always a warm order and you can bet Yes at -152 on the Both Teams to Score market.

The top football betting sites ensure that customers are able to choose from a wide range of options. It’s no exaggeration that they provide hundreds of markets when it comes to League One games.

Full-Time Result

1

+175

X

+250

2

+135

Half-Time Result

1

+225

X

+120

2

+188

Double Chance

1X

-185

12

-370

X2

-250

Draw No Bet

1

-102

2

-141

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-133

2 Hcp -0.25

+105

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-112

Over 2.5

-120

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-152

No

+107

Jayden Stockley Heads First Goalscorer Market

There is +205 available that Jayden Stockley finds the net anytime, while the favourite to score the first goal is on offer at +510.

Jayden Stockley (Port Vale)

First

+205

Anytime

+510

Ruari Paton (Port Vale)

First

+230

Anytime

+540

Lorent Tolaj (Port Vale)

First

+255

Anytime

+600

Joshua Kayode (Rotherham)

First

+260

Anytime

+600

Ronan Curtis (Port Vale)

First

+275

Anytime

+650

Sam Nombe (Rotherham)

First

+320

Anytime

+700

Jordan Hugill (Rotherham)

First

+340

Anytime

+800

Rico Richards (Port Vale)

First

+340

Anytime

+850

Jaheim Headley (Port Vale)

First

+600

Anytime

+1500

Ben Garrity (Port Vale)

First

+650

Anytime

+1500

George Byers (Port Vale)

First

+700

Anytime

+1700

Jack Shorrock (Port Vale)

First

+700

Anytime

+1600

Liam Kelly (Rotherham)

First

+700

Anytime

+1600

Joe Powell (Rotherham)

First

+800

Anytime

+1800

Reece James (Rotherham)

First

+800

Anytime

+1900

Mitch Clark (Port Vale)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Sam Hart (Port Vale)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Rhys Walters (Port Vale)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

Ryan Croasdale (Port Vale)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Joe Rafferty (Rotherham)

First

+950

Anytime

+2000

Can Rotherham Continue Unbeaten Home Streak?

Rotherham have avoided defeat in their last three matches at New York Stadium. Matthew Hamshaw's men have collected four victories, four losses and two draws in the last 10 home games, recording an average of 1.40 goals per match and conceding 1.70.

Port Vale have collected four wins, four draws and two defeats in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 1.70 goals per match and conceding 1.40.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Rotherham Home Stats		4-2-4	3.10	1.40	1.70	7	3	7	3
Port Vale Away Stats		4-4-2	3.10	1.70	1.40	5	5	8	2

• 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 Port Vale Lineups & Team News

Don’t miss the latest Rotherham vs Port Vale team news before you bet. We’ll provide full coverage of predicted and confirmed League One lineups alongside the newest injury information.

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