Our Doncaster vs Rotherham Prediction: 1-1
Doncaster vs Rotherham in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 11:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday August 30, 2025. We expect a 1-1 result in a tightly contested match, with BTTS looking like a reliable bet given both teams’ recent scoring form.
This Doncaster 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
Doncaster's Last Match – Accrington Stanley vs Doncaster
Doncaster will want to continue their winning form after a 2-0 England EFL Cup victory over Accrington Stanley, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Doncaster had 65% possession and 10 attempts at goal, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Accrington Stanley | 35% | 1 (3) | 0.26 | 39 |
 Doncaster | 65% | 10 (5) | 1.12 | 61 |
Rotherham's Last Match – Barnsley vs Rotherham
Rotherham will aim to put their last result behind them following a 1-2 England EFL Cup loss to Barnsley on August 26. In that match, Rotherham recorded 38% possession, attempting 7 shots on goal, with 7 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Barnsley | 62% | 11 (3) | 1.51 | 48 |
 Rotherham | 38% | 7 (7) | 1.51 | 47 |
Doncaster vs Rotherham Stats
Key Stats
| Doncaster | Rotherham | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.7 | Attacking Strength | 0.79 |
| 0.79 | Defence Strength | 0.98 |
| 2.1 | Points Per Game | 1.6 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 2.5 | Average Scored | 1.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Doncaster are averaging 2.2 goals scored and 0.6 conceded per match, while Rotherham average 1.1 scored and 1.9 conceded per game.