Our Bolton vs Rotherham Prediction: 2-1
Bolton vs Rotherham in the England EFL Trophy is scheduled for an 18:00 GMT kick-off on Tuesday September 2, 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 Bolton 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
Bolton's Last Match – Bolton vs Sheff Wed
Bolton will seek to go one better this time following a 3-3 England EFL Cup share of the spoils with Sheff Wed on August 13. In that match, Bolton recorded 53% possession and 7 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bolton | 53% | 0 (7) | 1.45 | 55 |
Sheff Wed | 47% | 0 (4) | 0.88 | 45 |
Rotherham's Last Match – Salford City vs Rotherham
Rotherham will look to build on their last result following a 0-0 England EFL Cup stalemate against Salford City on August 12. In that match, Rotherham had 49% possession and 11 attempts at goal, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Salford City | 51% | 7 (4) | 1.32 | 66 |
Rotherham | 49% | 11 (4) | 0.99 | 51 |
Bolton vs Rotherham Stats
Key Stats
| Bolton | Rotherham | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.69 | Attacking Strength | 1.58 |
| 0.44 | Defence Strength | 0.64 |
| 2 | Points Per Game | 1.7 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.8 | Average Scored | 1.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Bolton are averaging 1.9 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per match, while Rotherham average 1.4 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.