Our Salford City vs Rotherham Prediction: 1-3
Salford City vs Rotherham in the England EFL Cup is scheduled for an 18:45 GMT kick-off on Tuesday August 12, 2025. We anticipate a 1-3 win for the visitors, but with both teams frequently finding the net, a bet on over 2.5 goals is also worth considering.
This Salford City 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
Salford City's Last Match – Notts County vs Salford City
Salford City will hope to extend their good run following a 2-1 England League 2 win against Notts County on August 9. In that match, Salford City recorded 50% possession, firing 4 shots at goal, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Notts County | 50% | 3 (3) | 0.77 | 32 |
Salford City | 50% | 4 (4) | 1.22 | 54 |
Rotherham's Last Match – Stevenage vs Rotherham
After suffering a 0-1 England League 1 loss to Stevenage, Rotherham must win to get back on track. In that match, Rotherham saw 56% of the ball and 0 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Stevenage | 44% | 0 (2) | 1.15 | 44 |
Rotherham | 56% | 0 (0) | 0.55 | 35 |
Salford City vs Rotherham Stats
Key Stats
| Salford City | Rotherham | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.26 | Attacking Strength | 1.33 |
| 1.62 | Defence Strength | 1.31 |
| 1.7 | Points Per Game | 1.6 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 2.2 | Average Scored | 1.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Salford City are averaging 2.2 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per match, while Rotherham average 1.4 scored and 1.5 conceded per game.
Salford City 22-17
Rotherham 14-15
What are the odds for this match?
Salford City to win: @2.625
Draw: @3.8
Rotherham to win: @2.4