Port Vale will kick off their new League One campaign with a trip to New York Stadium for their encounter with Rotherham on Saturday, 2 August 2025.
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Rotherham vs Port Vale predictions: Goals expected
Key stats
- Rotherham’s last six matches have gone above the 2.5-goal line.
- Port Vale have lost three consecutive encounters with Rotherham.
- Six of Rotherham's last seven games featured less than 11 corners.
Correct score prediction: Rotherham 2-1 Port Vale
Port Vale returned to the third tier of English football after a one-year absence. They have had a poor track record against Rotherham in recent years, having lost the last three encounters between these sides.
While Rotherham were a mid-table team in League One last season, they were one of the best home teams with an impressive 11-5-7 win-draw-loss record at New York Stadium.
Taking everything into account, we are leaning toward Rotherham for the win.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Rotherham are expected winners
- HOME: 5/4 (2.25) – 44.4%
- DRAW: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.6%
- AWAY: 2/1 (3.00) – 33.3%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Ahead of this skirmish, Rotherham are the expected winners at 5/4 (2.25). Teams with these odds generally have a 44.4% probability of winning.
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We have also established that at least three goals were scored in each of Rotherham's last six matches. For this reason, over 2.5 total goals has an appealing look at 4/5 (1.80). That one has a 55.6% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Rotherham’s dominance to continue?
Rotherham came out on top in their last three clashes with Port Vale, although the most recent encounter between these sides took place in August 2022.
England EFL Cup 10/08/22
Port Vale
Rotherham
England EFL Trophy 30/11/21
Rotherham
Port Vale
Rotherham preview: Eyeing a return to the Championship
Rotherham have remained in League One since their relegation from the Championship during the 2023-24 season. The Millers endured a difficult time in the league last term, failing to realise their dream of getting back to the second tier. They managed to finish 13th on the table, 13 points above the relegation zone.
Matthew Hamshaw and his troops will try again this campaign, hoping that the arrival of Dru Yearwood, Josh Benson, Marvin Kaleta, Denzel Hall and ArJany Martha will bring them closer to their season goals.
Sam Nombe scored 14 goals for the Millers last term. He is expected to lead the line here, while Cameron Dawson continues in goal.
Predicted lineup: Dawson (GK), James, Agbaire, Jules, Rafferty, Spence, Yearwood, McWilliams, Hugill, Nombe & Gore.
England League 1 03/05/25
W
Peterborough
1
Rotherham
2
England League 1 27/04/25
D
Stevenage
1
Rotherham
1
England League 1 21/04/25
L
Wigan
1
Rotherham
0
England League 1 18/04/25
D
Mansfield
3
Rotherham
3
England League 1 12/04/25
L
Stockport
3
Rotherham
1
Port Vale preview: No major injury concerns
Port Vale finished second in League Two last season to earn an immediate promotion back to League One, where they were relegated during the 2023-24 season.
Darren Moore’s side had a fairly good preseason, registering four wins, two draws, and one loss as they prepared for the 2025-26 campaign, which they will love to begin on a winning note despite being on the road.
It has been a busy summer for the club, bringing in Cameron Humphreys, Jordan Lawrence-Gabriel, Ben Waine, Jordan Shipley, Marko Marosi, Rico Richards, and Liam Gordon, with some of these players potentially making their debut on Saturday.
Ben Amos has been the undisputed starter in goal for the team, but the arrival of Marosi this summer should bring competition in the goalkeeping department.
Predicted lineup: Amos (GK), Hart, Heneghan, John, Croasdale, Plant, Walters, Shipley, Gordons, Richards & Stockley.
England League 2 03/05/25
L
Gillingham
1
Port Vale
0
England League 2 26/04/25
W
AFC Wimbledon
0
Port Vale
2
England League 2 21/04/25
D
Grimsby
2
Port Vale
2
England League 2 18/04/25
L
Carlisle
3
Port Vale
2
England League 2 12/04/25
W
Bromley
0
Port Vale
5
Player to watch: Sam Nombe
Sam Nombe had an impressive run toward the end of last season, scoring in three of his last four League One appearances, taking his tally to 14 goals. The former Exeter City forward will look to extend his scoring run in League One this weekend.