Rotherham will take on Oldham in the EFL Trophy on Tuesday, 7 October, with both teams needing a win to keep their hopes of qualification alive.
Rotherham lost their opening match of the group stages to Bolton, while Oldham lost out to Manchester City's under-21s side.
As part of this week's round of EFL Trophy betting tips, check out our Rotherham vs Oldham prediction below.
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Rotherham vs Oldham prediction: The visitors to sneak the win
Key Stats
- Oldham have won three of their last five matches.
- Rotherham have failed to win any of their last four matches.
- Fewer than three goals have been scored in four of Oldham's last six matches.
Correct score prediction: Rotherham 0-1 Oldham
Neither of these sides are the most expansive going forward, so it's unlikely to be classic on Tuesday night. Oldham have shown more quality than their opponents in recent weeks, and in a better league.
Pre-game odds and win probability: No odds available
- HOME: N/A
- DRAW: N/A
- AWAY: N/A
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
There are currently no odds for the match between Rotherham and Oldham. We will update when they are released.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: A first meeting in seven years
This will be the first time since 2018 that Rotherham and Oldham have played against each other, with the most recent clash taking place in League One. Oldham have since fallen to the brink of extinction but are now back fighting in the EFL once again after promotion from the National League last season. For what it's worth, Rotherham have won three of their last four matches against the Latics.
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England League 1 23/09/17
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Rotherham preview: Injuries continue to pile up
Rotherham will be without several first-team players for the match against Oldham on Tuesday night, and to avoid the risk of more, manager Matt Hamshaw could rotate significantly. Tom Holmes is still out with a knee injury, while their best striker, Sam Nombe, is still nursing a hamstring problem. There is an acceptance that Rotherham will improve when these two return.
Predicted lineup: Dawson (GK), Baptiste, Agbaire, Rafferty, James, Gore, Powell, Hall, Benson, Martha; Etete
Last five results
- Rotherham 2-2 Bradford
- Mansfield 2-1 Rotherham
- Rotherham 0-1 Stockport
- Wimbledon 2-1 Rotherham
- Rotherham 1-0 Exeter
Oldham preview: Player returning
Oldham have also been battling against an injury crisis this season, but Kieron Morris, Kai Payne and Jake Caprice have all returned in recent weeks and helped the club turn their early season form around. Jake Lake and Jake Stephens remain unavailable for this one.
Predicted lineup: Hudson (GK), Robson, Monthe, Daniels, Caprice, Woods, Payne, Quigley, Conlon, Drummond, Mellon
Last five results
- Notts County 3-1 Oldham
- Oldham 1-1 Barnet
- Cheltenham 0-3 Oldham
- Oldham 1-0 Bromley
- Cambridge 0-1 Oldham
Player to watch: Michael Mellon
Playing for your dad can't be easy, not least when he is the man responsible for bringing you to the club, but Michael Mellon has done well so far this season during his loan spell from Burnley. In five league appearances, the young striker has netted three times for the Latics and has shut down any favourable treatment talk straight in the process.