Rotherham vs Wigan Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 23 Aug 2025

League One Betting Preview: Rotherham vs Wigan

Rotherham host Wigan in this League One match at New York Stadium, with kick-off set for 07:30 on Saturday 23 August 2025. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.

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We’ll split our stake by backing Rotherham +0.25 at odds of -135 for this Asian Handicap wager. It means we have a return if they draw but a nice payout should the home team claim a victory against Wigan.

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1-0 Wigan Win When Teams Last Clashed

Rotherham United were beaten last game and this was on their travels at Cardiff City Stadium. Cardiff City claimed a 3-0 win.

Wigan Athletic were beaten in their previous game and this was on the road at Kenilworth Road. Luton Town claimed a 1-0 victory.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Wigan have beaten Rotherham in the last two encounters. The most recent was a 1-0 home success at The Brick Community Stadium which followed a 1-0 away win at New York Stadium. We’ve seen four of 7 H2H games go the way of Wigan, with three draws also taking place.

League One		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
13	Wigan	4	2	0	2	5	4	1	5:4	6
17	Rotherham	3	1	0	2	2	5	-3	2:5	3

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Rotherham vs Wigan Prediction & Betting Tips

Get ahead of the game with our Rotherham vs Wigan betting rundown, featuring our trusted match prediction, likely score outcome, standout player prop plays and a fully loaded bet builder.

Match Prediction

Rotherham look a good bet in this League One clash and we can back them at -135 with a +0.25 goal start. The latest stats suggest that the home team can avoid defeat and potentially triumph.

Our League One experts like to go through the form guide, with injuries and suspensions also having a bearing on the match. Before making our football predictions, we combine this information with the latest numbers.

Key Rotherham vs Wigan league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Rotherham in 4 consecutive games at home.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Rotherham in 14 of their last 20 games at home.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Rotherham in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Wigan in 4 consecutive games on the road.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Wigan in 9 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Wigan in 15 of their last 20 games on the road.

Rotherham +0.25 Probability

According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 57.5% chance of winning. However, our experts think that the probability sits between 60-65% taking all factors into consideration. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Rotherham 1 - 0 Wigan

We’ve found an attractive bet at odds of +700 and it involves Rotherham winning 1-0. We like a wager on correct score as there’s the chance to bank a bigger return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Sam Nombe to Score +360

Sam Nombe (Rotherham) has netted four goals in his past four League One games. When it comes to him scoring, we think that the +360 available is attractive when betting on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

Latest Sam Nombe Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+360

First

+750

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Rotherham vs Wigan 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 Think the Game Could Go Either Way

The favourites are 44% likely to win according to the latest betting odds, with Wigan Athletic being priced at +128 to come away with a victory in this League One encounter. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +185 about Rotherham United.

There’s the option to get some insurance on your bet by going down the Draw No Bet route. This allows you to back Wigan at -152 with a safety net or alternatively opt for Rotherham at +105.

Under 2.5 Goals is available as the favourite and a bet on this pick means that you don’t want more than two goals to be netted. For those wanting to bet on Both Teams to Score, you won’t find much between Yes and No.

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Full-Time Result

1

+185

X

+245

2

+128

Half-Time Result

1

+245

X

+110

2

+190

Double Chance

1X

-179

12

-357

X2

-263

Draw No Bet

1

+105

2

-152

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-135

2 Hcp -0.25

-105

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-137

Over 2.5

-100

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-122

No

-115

Dara Costelloe Shortest Odds for First Goalscorer

You will find Dara Costelloe at +600 to be First Goalscorer which makes him the favourite. There’s the chance to get +245 that he finds the net at anytime.

Dara Costelloe (Wigan)

First

+245

Anytime

+600

Ciaran Mcguckin (Rotherham)

First

+360

Anytime

+700

Joshua Kayode (Rotherham)

First

+360

Anytime

+750

Sam Nombe (Rotherham)

First

+360

Anytime

+750

Kion Etete (Rotherham)

First

+360

Anytime

+700

Paul Mullin (Wigan)

First

+370

Anytime

+750

Joseph Hungbo (Wigan)

First

+400

Anytime

+800

Jordan Hugill (Rotherham)

First

+450

Anytime

+900

Chris Sze (Wigan)

First

+460

Anytime

+1100

Jonny Smith (Wigan)

First

+525

Anytime

+1050

Fraser Murray (Wigan)

First

+550

Anytime

+1150

Callum Wright (Wigan)

First

+575

Anytime

+1400

Christian Saydee (Wigan)

First

+575

Anytime

+1200

Harry McHugh (Wigan)

First

+600

Anytime

+1300

Matt Smith (Wigan)

First

+650

Anytime

+1500

Josh Benson (Rotherham)

First

+700

Anytime

+1500

Ar'jany Martha (Rotherham)

First

+700

Anytime

+1500

Callum McManaman (Wigan)

First

+700

Anytime

+1600

Ryan Trevitt (Wigan)

First

+700

Anytime

+1600

Dion Rankine (Wigan)

First

+750

Anytime

+1500

Ben Hatton (Rotherham)

First

+750

Anytime

+1600

Luke Robinson (Wigan)

First

+800

Anytime

+1800

Jensen Weir (Wigan)

First

+850

Anytime

+1700

James Carragher (Wigan)

First

+850

Anytime

+1800

Tyrese Francois (Wigan)

First

+900

Anytime

+1800

Can Rotherham Continue Unbeaten Home Streak?

Rotherham haven’t tasted defeat in four consecutive matches at New York Stadium. Matthew Hamshaw's side have racked up four wins, four defeats and two draws in the last 10 home matches, scoring an average of 1.40 goals per game and conceding 1.70.

Wigan have not triumphed in four straight away matches. The Latics have six draws, three losses and one victory in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 0.50 goals per game and conceding 0.80.

Wigan overcame Rotherham 1-0 when the sides last met at New York Stadium. 2 of the past 4 H2H matches at New York Stadium have gone the way of Wigan, with two draws also occurring.

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
Wigan Away Stats		1-6-3	1.30	0.50	0.80	1	9	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

Rotherham vs Wigan Lineups & Team News

Double-check the Rotherham vs Wigan team news before placing your bets. We’ll share the predicted and confirmed lineups for League One together with updated injury news.

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