Rotherham vs Reading Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 25 Apr 2026

League One Betting Preview: Rotherham vs Reading

Rotherham take on Reading at New York Stadium, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 25 April.

Rotherham and Reading might play out a low-scoring contest, with Under 2.5 looking like the best pick. We can head to the Total Goals market and secure odds of -118 for this selection.

Rotherham United were beaten 2-0 at New York Stadium in their last game. This was at home to Luton Town.

Reading suffered a third consecutive defeat when losing 3-1 in their previous game. This was at home to Cardiff City at Select Car Leasing Stadium.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The most recent clash between the teams saw Rotherham draw 1-1 away to Reading at Select Car Leasing Stadium. Reading have landed victory in four of the past 8 H2H games, with Rotherham securing two wins along with two draws.

League One		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
10	Reading	44	16	14	14	63	58	5	63:58	62
22	Rotherham	44	10	10	24	38	67	-29	38:67	40

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Rotherham vs Reading Prediction & Betting Tips

Make the most of Rotherham vs Reading with our betting analysis that includes an expert match prediction, expected scoreline, key player prop picks and a value-focused bet builder.

Match Prediction

The betting sites provide us with the chance to bet on Under 2.5 Goals and we really like this pick. The two sides could contest a low-scoring League One clash and a price of -118 sticks out.

We’re always the first to know about team news, with our football tipsters also studying the latest League One form to enhance their view. You will also find a mixture of stats which provide some valuable predictions ahead of the action.

Key Rotherham vs Reading league stats:

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

If you go by the best football betting sites, our pick has a 54.1% chance of delivering a return. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Rotherham 1 - 1 Reading

There are attractive odds of +425 when it comes to a 1-1 draw being played out. This is a risky but potentially more rewarding bet, with this correct score option providing appeal.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Sam Nombe to Score +280

Sam Nombe (Rotherham) has racked up three goals in his past five League One home games. We believe this is the best of the player props, with a healthy +280 available when it comes to betting him to score at any time.

Latest Sam Nombe Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+280

First

+650

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Rotherham vs Reading 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 bookies have priced up the draw at +230 on the Full-Time Result, with Reading available to back at betting odds of +143. Rotherham United are +180 to win this League One clash.

If you think Reading can overcome Rotherham, then there’s an Asian Handicap option where the former are +102 with a -0.25 deficit. There’s half your money back in the event of a draw.

The current odds reflect that there’s not much between Under 2.5 Goals and Over 2.5 Goals. Punters expecting both teams to find the net can get -152 when it comes to BTTS Yes.

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Full-Time Result

1

+180

X

+230

2

+143

Half-Time Result

1

+225

X

+118

2

+195

Double Chance

1X

-204

12

-357

X2

-270

Draw No Bet

1

-102

2

-139

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-147

2 Hcp -0.25

+102

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-118

Over 2.5

-120

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-152

No

+106

Favourite Jack Marriott is now available at +400 to be the First Goalscorer. You will find similar odds apply when it comes to him scoring the last goal.

Jack Marriott (Reading)

First

+163

Anytime

+400

Harry Gray (Rotherham)

First

+215

Anytime

+500

Kelvin Ehibhatiomhan (Reading)

First

+240

Anytime

+600

Joshua Kayode (Rotherham)

First

+260

Anytime

+600

Ciaran Mcguckin (Rotherham)

First

+270

Anytime

+600

Sam Nombe (Rotherham)

First

+280

Anytime

+650

Will Keane (Reading)

First

+295

Anytime

+700

Lewis Wing (Reading)

First

+320

Anytime

+700

Jordan Hugill (Rotherham)

First

+325

Anytime

+750

Daniel Kyerewaa (Reading)

First

+340

Anytime

+750

Mamadi Camara (Reading)

First

+360

Anytime

+850

Ar'jany Martha (Rotherham)

First

+420

Anytime

+900

Matt Ritchie (Reading)

First

+440

Anytime

+1000

Ben Hatton (Rotherham)

First

+475

Anytime

+1050

Josh Benson (Rotherham)

First

+500

Anytime

+1100

Tivonge Rushesha (Reading)

First

+500

Anytime

+1100

Charlie Savage (Reading)

First

+500

Anytime

+1150

Michael Stickland (Reading)

First

+525

Anytime

+1150

Kevin Abrefa (Reading)

First

+550

Anytime

+1200

Joe Powell (Rotherham)

First

+575

Anytime

+1300

Jeriel Dorsett (Reading)

First

+600

Anytime

+1400

Liam Kelly (Rotherham)

First

+600

Anytime

+1400

Reece James (Rotherham)

First

+700

Anytime

+1600

Andy Yiadom (Reading)

First

+800

Anytime

+1900

Joe Rafferty (Rotherham)

First

+850

Anytime

+1900

Rotherham are winless over their previous five games at New York Stadium. The Millers have racked up four draws, four losses and two victories in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 0.80 goals per match and conceding 1.40.

Reading have not won in the past three away matches. The Berkshire outfit have racked up four wins, four defeats and two draws in the last 10 away matches, scoring an average of 1.30 goals per game and conceding 1.20.

Rotherham overcame Reading 2-1 when the sides last met at New York Stadium. The previous 3 H2H meetings at New York Stadium have involved two Rotherham triumphs and just one win for Reading.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Rotherham Home Stats		2-4-4	2.20	0.80	1.40	5	5	5	5
Reading Away Stats		4-2-4	2.50	1.30	1.20	4	6	6	4

• 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 Reading Lineups & Team News

Don’t miss the latest Rotherham vs Reading team news before you bet. We’ll provide the predicted and confirmed lineups for League One along with up-to-date injury news.

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