Luton Town vs Rotherham United prediction, odds & betting tips 02/11/2025
Luton Town manager Jack Wilshere pictured celebrating with fans.
🔥 Our Hot tip

Over 2.5 goals

Both teams have enjoyed solid goalscoring form lately, especially Luton who have bagged 10 goals in their last three outings.

Both clubs head into this fixture on the back of 3-0 wins last weekend, and both will be looking to build more momentum as Luton Town welcome Rotherham United to Kenilworth Road this Saturday afternoon.

Jack Wilshere's Hatters currently sit ninth in the standings following back-to-back league wins, while the Millers are also in good form having won four of their last five league outings.

Can the hosts prevail in Sunday's clash, or will Rotherham continue their impressive run? Read our Luton Town vs Rotherham United prediction and preview to find out, but don't forget to also check out some of our other League One predictions.

Luton vs Rotherham prediction: Visitors to impress

Key Stats

  • Luton have won four games in a row across all competitions.
  • Rotherham have lost just one of their last nine across all comps.
  • Luton boast one of the best defensive records in League Two having conceded just 15 goals.

Correct score prediction: Luton 2-1 Rotherham

Rotherham are in the midst of some serious form, and they will certainly give their opponents a run for their money away at Kenilworth Road.

However, Luton are also enjoying an upswing in results, and they may prove too strong on home turf for the plucky Millers.

Pre-game odds and win probability: Hosts backed to win

  • HOME: 53/100 (1.53) – 65.40%
  • DRAW: 16/5 (4.20) – 23.80%
  • AWAY: 19/4 (5.75) – 17.40%

*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change

It's clear from these Luton vs Rotherham odds that the bookies expect a win for the home team.

Nevertheless, if you liked our predictions for this game, remember to also check our betting tips for today.

Most recent H2Hs: Luton have the edge

Since 2020, there have been four head-to-head meetings between these clubs, with Luton managing two wins and two draws.

The last such meeting took place in the Championship, with Luton coming out 2-0 winners away in Yorkshire back in April 2023.

Rotherham have not picked up a win in this fixture since their 4-2 thumping of the Hatters at Kenilworth Road back in 2009.

England Championship 15/04/23

Rotherham

Rotherham

0
Luton

Luton

2

England Championship 12/11/22

Luton

Luton

1
Rotherham

Rotherham

1

England Championship 04/05/21

Luton

Luton

0
Rotherham

Rotherham

0

England Championship 04/11/20

Rotherham

Rotherham

0
Luton

Luton

1

Luton preview: Injury crisis

Luton boss Wilshere continues to deal with a long injury list which currently includes Reuell Walters, Shandon Baptiste, Marvelous Nakamba, Shayden Morris, Jordan Clark, Jacob Brown and Elijah Adebayo.

On top of that, the Hatters are unable to call upon suspended midfielder George Saville, who has been called up for Northern Ireland anyway.

Predicted lineup: Keeley (GK), Jones, Mengi, Andersen, Naismith, Odoffin, Walsh, Richards, Fanne, Kodua & Wells

Last five matches

  • Stockport 0-3 Luton (League One)
  • Luton 4-3 Forest Green (FA Cup)
  • Luton 3-1 Brighton U21s (EFL Trophy)
  • Northampton 0-1 Luton (League One)
  • Luton 0-2 Mansfield (League One)

Rotherham preview: Looking to continue unbeaten run

Rotherham continue to face a long injury list with Zak Jules, Jamal Baptiste, Sean Raggett, Tom Holmes, Liam Kelly, Joshua Kayode and Kion Etete all sidelined.

Sam Nombe, who recently recovered from his injury, will continue up front as Rotherham look to extend their six-match unbeaten run in League One.

Predicted lineup: Dawson (GK), Rafferty, Douglas, James, Hall, McWilliams, Gore, Powell, Martha, Hugill & Nombe

Last five matches

  • Rotherham 3-0 Lincoln (League One)
  • Rotherham 2-2 Burton (League One)
  • Rotherham 1-2 Swindon (FA Cup)
  • Rotherham 4-2 Man City U21s (EFL Trophy)
  • Barnsley 0-1 Rotherham (League One)

Player to watch: Sam Nombe

Sam Nombe pictured in action for Rotherham United.
Sam Nombe pictured in action for Rotherham United.

Since returning from his hamstring injury a few weeks ago, Sam Nombe has returned in style having found the back of the net twice in six games.

The Rotherham ace will be looking to continue his goalscoring form when he tests himself against Luton's defence.


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