League One: Stevenage vs Rotherham – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the League One round 2 match between Stevenage and Rotherham and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

As the early season favourites, Stevenage will look to justify their title credentials on Saturday when they take on Rotherham for a round 2 match in the League One.

Stevenage got what they hoped for in their first match of the season, as they came through the premiere in flying colours with three points.

Form: Stevenage vs Rotherham

Stevenage Form

In their last three matches, Stevenage drew 1-1 with Rotherham before recording another draw with Bolton in a 1-1 match and beat Blackpool with a 2-3 scoreline. Stevenage claimed just a single measly home win from a possible six in the League One, which also saw them drawing two and losing three matches, in which they scored seven and conceded nine goals.

Rotherham Form

Rotherham went unbeaten through their last three matches, which began with a 1-1 draw against Stevenage. A 2-1 win against Peterborough followed, before they beat Port Vale by 2-1. Rotherham won twice, while also recording one draw, and three defeats in their last six away matches in the League One. The scoreline from these matches says six goals conceded and five scored.

Betting stats for Stevenage and Rotherham

Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that Stevenage and Rotherham played across all tournaments.

In-form players: Stevenage vs Rotherham

When looking for in-form players to find the target, there are some interesting names popping up in both teams. Jamie Reid brings great form to the table, as he is now on three goals in six games. Surely, Stevenage will start him against Rotherham, who also have some appealing names to consider. Not least Sam Nombe, who notched up five goals in his past six games.

Betting markets: Stevenage vs Rotherham

Full-time result

Stevenage claimed a modest one wins from their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. They split the points with the visiting team in three of the games, whilst losing six. Rotherham won three of their last 10 games away, drew two and lost five of the games in this run. Rotherham conceded a goal in their last 6 matches. Rotherham have not lost to Stevenage in 5 consecutive meetings.

Both teams to score

Amazingly, Stevenage scored the first goal of the match in just three out of the last ten games at home. Rotherham got the opening goal in five out of their last ten away games. Rotherham managed two wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in five of Stevenage’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.2 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in six of the last ten games for Rotherham, who scored 1.4 times on average in these matches. Rotherham conceded a goal in their last 6 matches.