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 – Blackpool vs Bolton
Bolton will seek to go one better this time following a 1-1 England League 1 share of the spoils with Blackpool on August 30. In that match, Bolton recorded 73% possession and 5 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Blackpool | 27% | 0 (2) | 0.29 | 27 |
 Bolton | 73% | 0 (5) | 1.21 | 56 |
Rotherham's Last Match – Doncaster vs Rotherham
Rotherham will aim to put their last result behind them following a 0-1 England League 1 loss to Doncaster on August 30. In that match, Rotherham had 42% possession and 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Doncaster | 58% | 0 (3) | 0.83 | 43 |
 Rotherham | 42% | 0 (3) | 0.59 | 47 |
Bolton vs Rotherham Stats
Key Stats
| Bolton | Rotherham | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.69 | Attacking Strength | 1.58 |
| 0.44 | Defence Strength | 0.64 |
| 1.9 | Points Per Game | 1.4 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 1.8 | Average Scored | 1.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Bolton are averaging 1.8 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while Rotherham average 0.9 scored and 1.9 conceded per game.
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