Our Rotherham vs Man City U21 Prediction: 3-1
Rotherham vs Man City U21 in the England EFL Trophy is scheduled for an 19:00 GMT kick-off on Tuesday October 28, 2025. Our correct score prediction favors a 3-1 home triumph, but considering recent goal trends, betting on over 2.5 goals also makes sense.
This Rotherham vs Man City U21 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 – Barnsley vs Rotherham
Rotherham will want to continue their winning form after a 1-0 England League 1 victory over Barnsley, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Rotherham had 33% possession and 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Barnsley | 67% | 0 (4) | 1.15 | 52 |
 Rotherham | 33% | 0 (2) | 0.13 | 27 |
Man City U21's Last Match – Blackburn U21 vs Man City U21
Man City U21 must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 0-2 England Premier League 2 defeat against Blackburn U21 on October 25. In that match, Man City U21 saw 50% of the ball and 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Blackburn U21 | 50% | 0 (3) | - | 24 |
 Man City U21 | 50% | 0 (4) | - | 103 |
Rotherham vs Man City U21 Stats
Key Stats
| Rotherham | Man City U21 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.34 | Attacking Strength | 0.99 |
| 0.78 | Defence Strength | 1.09 |
| 1.6 | Points Per Game | 1.3 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 1.2 | Average Scored | 2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Rotherham are averaging 1.2 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while Man City U21 average 2.0 scored and 1.8 conceded per game.
Rotherham 12-11
Man City U21 20-18
What are the odds for this match?
Rotherham to win: @1.95
Draw: @3.75
Man City U21 to win: @3.2
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