Our Barnsley vs Rotherham Prediction: 1-2
Barnsley vs Rotherham in the England EFL Cup is scheduled for an 18:45 GMT kick-off on Tuesday August 26, 2025. Our correct score prediction favors a 1-2 away triumph, but considering both teams’ attacking strengths, BTTS is a highly likely scenario.
This Barnsley vs Rotherham prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Barnsley's Last Match – Barnsley vs Bolton
Barnsley will aim to turn their fortunes around after a 1-1 England League 1 draw with Bolton on August 16. In that match, Barnsley recorded 44% possession and 2 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Barnsley | 44% | 0 (2) | 0.55 | 35 |
Bolton | 56% | 0 (7) | 1.75 | 64 |
Rotherham's Last Match – Cardiff vs Rotherham
Rotherham must win to recover from their recent 0-3 England League 1 defeat against Cardiff on August 16 and regain momentum. In that match, Rotherham recorded 25% possession, firing 1 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Cardiff | 75% | 0 (6) | 1.73 | 72 |
Rotherham | 25% | 0 (1) | 0.01 | 25 |
Barnsley vs Rotherham Stats
Key Stats
| Barnsley | Rotherham | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.78 | Attacking Strength | 1.09 |
| 1.02 | Defence Strength | 1.09 |
| 1.9 | Points Per Game | 1.6 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 2.3 | Average Scored | 1.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Barnsley are averaging 2.3 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while Rotherham average 1.3 scored and 1.6 conceded per game.