Bristol Rovers vs Rotherham United Prediction & Stats | EFL League Two | 05/09
The encounter between Bristol Rovers and Rotherham United is set to kick off at 15:00 on Saturday, 05/09.
This EFL League Two fixture offers an intriguing clash of form and tactics, with both sides eager to make a statement at this stage of the season.
Read our full prediction below and get some of the best betting insights based on statistics.
Our Recommended Bet
Our analysts at Betting.co.uk have examined key metrics and modelled the most likely match outcomes based on both teams' recent performance data.
This includes historical trends, home and away statistics, and efficiency in front of goal.
Have a look at our recommended bet and key insights below.
Recommended Bet
Over 11.5 Corners
Why we predict over 11.5 corners
Our recommended bet is Corners – Over 11.5 for the Bristol Rovers vs Rotherham United matchup.
This game is expected to be end-to-end, with both sides generating numerous chances and forcing repeated defensive clearances. A high number of corners looks very likely in this scenario.
Key Betting Insights
Bristol Rovers
Scored 13 goals in their last 5 matches
Scored at least 1 goal in 5 consecutive matches
Undefeated in their last 4 clashes
Rotherham United
Scored 7 goals in their last 5 matches
Conceded in 5 of their last 5 matches
Both teams scored in 5 out of Rotherham United's last 5 matches
Over 11.5 Corners: 9/5
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Bristol Rovers Preview
Bristol Rovers has completed 3 fixtures in the EFL League Two, securing 2 wins, 0 draws, and 1 losses — an average of 2 points per game. In the EFL League Two, the team has scored 9 goals (3 per game) and conceded 6 (2 per game).
Across all competitions this season, Bristol Rovers has played 59 matches, scoring 80 goals (1.36 per match) and conceding 88 (1.49 per match).
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Bristol Rovers
Goals Scored:82
Goals Conceded:88
Average Goals Scored:1.37
Average Goals Conceded:1.47
Wins:25
Goal Difference:-6
Date
Game
Result
01/09
Bristol Rovers
2 - 0
Colchester United
W
29/08
Crawley Town
0 - 2
Bristol Rovers
W
25/08
Bristol Rovers
2 - 2
Chelsea U21
D
22/08
Bristol Rovers
5 - 3
Newport County
W
15/08
York City
3 - 2
Bristol Rovers
L
Bristol Rovers to win the match: 4/6
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Rotherham United Preview
Across 3 EFL League Two matches, Rotherham United has posted 1 victories, 1 stalemates, and 1 defeats, averaging 1.33 points per fixture. In those games they scored 4 (1.33 per match) and conceded 4 (1.33 per match).
During the whole 2026/27 campaign, Rotherham United has earned 14 wins from 58 matches across all competitions, scoring 62 goals (1.07 per match) and conceding 93 (1.6 per match).
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Rotherham United
Goals Scored:64
Goals Conceded:95
Average Goals Scored:1.08
Average Goals Conceded:1.61
Wins:14
Goal Difference:-31
Date
Game
Result
01/09
Tranmere Rovers
2 - 2
Rotherham United
D
29/08
Rotherham United
2 - 1
Chesterfield
W
22/08
Rotherham United
1 - 1
York City
D
15/08
Cheltenham Town
2 - 1
Rotherham United
L
08/08
Rotherham United
1 - 4
West Bromwich
L
Rotherham United to win the match: 3/1
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Statistical Insights for Bristol Rovers vs Rotherham United
Here's a statistical breakdown comparing each team's key metrics to the average.
From goal output and both teams to score rates to the results of their last 5 matches, these numbers offer a data-backed view to help identify betting value in the Bristol Rovers vs Rotherham United fixture.
Key metrics
Team Form
Bristol Rovers
England - EFL League Two
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
W
W
D
W
L
2
Home
W
D
W
L
W
2
Away
W
L
D
W
W
2
Rotherham United
England - EFL League Two
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
D
W
D
L
L
1
Home
W
D
L
D
L
1
Away
D
L
L
W
L
0.8
Favourite
Home Win
4/6
59.52%
Draw
3/1
25.64%
Away Win
16/5
23.81%
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Key Metrics
Here's a breakdown of the core match metrics that often define betting value: goals scored, goals conceded, corners and cards.
Analysing these stats offers a sharper view of team tendencies and helps identify markets with consistent trends.
Key metrics
Goals Scored
Bristol Rovers
13
last 5 matches
Rotherham United
7
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Bristol Rovers scored +86% more goals than Rotherham United in the last 5 matches.
Bristol Rovers and Rotherham United goals scored count, last 5 matches
Colchester United
2
Crawley Town
2
Chelsea U21
2
Newport County
5
York City
2
2
Tranmere Rovers
2
Chesterfield
1
York City
1
Cheltenham Town
1
West Bromwich
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Key metrics
Goals Conceded
Bristol Rovers
8
last 5 matches
Rotherham United
10
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Rotherham United conceded +25% more goals than Bristol Rovers in the last 5 matches.
Bristol Rovers and Rotherham United goals conceded count, last 5 matches
Colchester United
0
Crawley Town
0
Chelsea U21
2
Newport County
3
York City
3
2
Tranmere Rovers
1
Chesterfield
1
York City
2
Cheltenham Town
4
West Bromwich
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Key metrics
Corners
Bristol Rovers
33
last 5 matches
Rotherham United
16
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Bristol Rovers received +106% more corners than Rotherham United in the last 5 matches.
Bristol Rovers and Rotherham United corners count, last 5 matches
Colchester United
3
Crawley Town
4
Chelsea U21
9
Newport County
11
York City
6
4
Tranmere Rovers
2
Chesterfield
5
York City
4
Cheltenham Town
1
West Bromwich
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Key metrics
Cards
Bristol Rovers
10
last 5 matches
Rotherham United
9
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Bristol Rovers received +11% more cards than Rotherham United in the last 5 matches.
Bristol Rovers and Rotherham United cards count, last 5 matches
Colchester United
3
Crawley Town
4
Chelsea U21
1
Newport County
2
York City
0
2
Tranmere Rovers
2
Chesterfield
2
York City
1
Cheltenham Town
2
West Bromwich
Dave Kuzio
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Dave is an established football tipster and NCTJ and NCE qualified journalist. He has over 23 years experience writing for sports websites including Teletext Sport, and providing betting tips for some of the biggest football betting sites. For his sins, he is a Barnsley FC supporter and gets to as many games as possible with his two sons.
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