Our Barnsley vs Rotherham Prediction: 2-1
Barnsley vs Rotherham in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 14:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday October 25, 2025. Our correct score prediction favors a 2-1 home triumph, but considering both teams’ ability to find the net, BTTS is also a solid alternative bet.
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 Man Utd U21
Barnsley will aim to maintain their momentum following a 5-2 England EFL Trophy triumph against Man Utd U21 on October 21. In that match, Barnsley recorded 53% possession, firing 9 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Barnsley | 53% | 0 (9) | 3.03 | 77 |
 Man Utd U21 | 47% | 0 (6) | 0.92 | 57 |
Rotherham's Last Match – Rotherham vs Leyton Orient
Rotherham will seek to keep their streak alive after a 1-0 England League 1 victory over Leyton Orient on October 18. In that match, Rotherham controlled 38% of possession and managed 1 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Rotherham | 38% | 0 (1) | 0.4 | 67 |
 Leyton Orient | 62% | 0 (2) | 1.02 | 60 |
Barnsley vs Rotherham Stats
Key Stats
| Barnsley | Rotherham | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.26 | Attacking Strength | 0.61 |
| 1.31 | Defence Strength | 0.98 |
| 1.3 | Points Per Game | 0.8 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.2 | Average Scored | 1.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Barnsley are averaging 1.8 goals scored and 2.1 conceded per match, while Rotherham average 1.1 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.