Our Peterborough vs Rotherham Prediction: 2-1
Peterborough vs Rotherham in the England League 1 is scheduled for an 19:45 GMT kick-off on Tuesday March 17, 2026. We predict a 2-1 home victory, but with both teams showing attacking intent, BTTS (Both Teams to Score) is another strong betting option.
This Peterborough 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
Peterborough's Last Match – Northampton vs Peterborough
Peterborough will be hoping to return to winning ways after a 1-1 England League 1 draw with Northampton on February 28. In that match, Peterborough controlled 58% of possession and managed 4 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Northampton | 42% | 0 (6) | 0.59 | 53 |
 Peterborough | 58% | 0 (4) | 0.71 | 32 |
Rotherham's Last Match – Huddersfield vs Rotherham
Rotherham must win to recover from their recent 0-1 England League 1 defeat against Huddersfield on March 7 and regain momentum. In that match, Rotherham recorded 45% possession, firing 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Huddersfield | 55% | 0 (3) | 0.48 | 35 |
 Rotherham | 45% | 0 (5) | 0.6 | 42 |
Peterborough vs Rotherham Stats
Key Stats
| Peterborough | Rotherham | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.41 | Attacking Strength | 0.71 |
| 1.06 | Defence Strength | 0.94 |
| 1.1 | Points Per Game | 1.1 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.7 | Average Scored | 0.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Peterborough are averaging 1.7 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per match, while Rotherham average 0.9 scored and 1.0 conceded per game.