Our Rotherham vs Burton Albion Prediction: 2-1
Rotherham vs Burton Albion in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 18:45 GMT kick-off on Tuesday August 19, 2025. We’re backing a 2-1 home win, but with both sides regularly hitting the scoreboard, BTTS is a strong option for bettors.
This Rotherham vs Burton Albion 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
Rotherham's Last Match – Cardiff vs Rotherham
Rotherham must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 0-3 England League 1 defeat against Cardiff on August 16. 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 |
Burton Albion's Last Match – Burton Albion vs Port Vale
Burton Albion will be hoping to return to winning ways after a 0-0 England League 1 draw with Port Vale on August 16. In that match, Burton Albion controlled 62% of possession and managed 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Burton Albion | 62% | 0 (2) | 0.87 | 57 |
Port Vale | 38% | 0 (1) | 0.9 | 41 |
Rotherham vs Burton Albion Stats
Key Stats
| Rotherham | Burton Albion | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.96 | Attacking Strength | 0.78 |
| 1.47 | Defence Strength | 1.1 |
| 1.6 | Points Per Game | 1.4 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.3 | Average Scored | 1.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Rotherham are averaging 1.3 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per match, while Burton Albion average 1.1 scored and 1.6 conceded per game.
Rotherham 13-16
Burton Albion 11-16
What are the odds for this match?
Rotherham to win: @1.95
Draw: @3.4
Burton Albion to win: @3.6
Over 2.5 Goals: @2.05