Following their respective victories on the opening matchday, Stevenage and Rotherham United go head-to-head in a mouthwatering encounter at Lamex Stadium on Saturday, 9 August.
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Stevenage vs Rotherham prediction: Boro the favourites
Key stats
- Stevenage have lost just once in their last five matches (W3, D1).
- The hosts are winless at home in three straight competitive games (D1, L2).
- Rotherham have tasted just two wins in six away League One outings (D1, L3).
- The Millers are unbeaten in three straight league games (W2, D1)
Correct score prediction: Stevenage 2-1 Rotherham
Alex Revell’s Boro got off to an impressive start, coming back from a goal down to beat Blackpool 3-2 in the season opener. Jamie Reid’s impressive first-half brace shook the hosts, as Stevenage earned a first triumph in four League One matches. Meanwhile, Rotherham edged 10-man Port Vale at home with two early strikes, marking a third successive unbeaten league outing for the Millers. Both sides are in impressive form, and we foresee a hard-fought encounter to unravel at Broadhall Way, with Stevenage ultimately winning the battle.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Stevenage the favourites
- HOME: 4/5 (1.80) – 55.5%
- DRAW: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.5%
- AWAY: 7/2 (4.50) – 22.2%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
After their season-opening victory, Stevenage will be brimming with confidence to beat Rotherham and earn back-to-back wins. The hosts are priced at 4/5 (1.80) odds, suggesting a 55.5% chance of triumph on home turf.
Matt Hamshaw’s Millers last tasted a league defeat in April, but are underdogs in this fixture according to bookmakers. They carry odds of 7/2 (4.50), indicating a majority 51.2% win probability rate.
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Most recent H2Hs: History favours Rotherham
The last time these sides met in April, the result as a 1-1 draw. Before that, Rotherham registered four straight H2H wins over the hosts. Stevenage’s last H2H victory dates back to January 2011.
England League 1 27/04/25
Stevenage
Rotherham
England League 1 26/10/24
Rotherham
Stevenage
Stevenage preview: One absentee
Jake Young is the only absentee for Alex Revell to worry about.
Predicted lineup: Marschall (GK), Butler, Piergianni, Goode, Wildin, White, Phillips, Reid, Kemp, Roberts & Lubala
England League 1 03/05/25
D
Bolton
1
Stevenage
1
England League 1 27/04/25
D
Rotherham
1
Stevenage
1
England League 1 24/04/25
L
Birmingham
1
Stevenage
0
England League 1 21/04/25
W
Bristol Rovers
0
Stevenage
1
England League 1 18/04/25
L
Blackpool
3
Stevenage
1
Rotherham preview: A huge injury list
Apart from Zac Jules who picked up a red card against Port Vale, Rotherham have five absentees to deal with. They are Kian Spence, Ben Hatton, Sean Raggett, Ciaran McGuckin and Joshua Kayode.
Predicted lineup: Dawson, Rafferty, Agbaire, Martha, Hall, Kelly, James, Gore, Powell, Hugill & Nombe
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
Player to watch: Jamie Reid
Stevenage forward Jamie Reid netted an unstoppable first-brace to help the club register their maiden win this season, beating Blackpool 3-2. Opportunistic and known for his ability to carry the ball forward, Reid could prove decisive in Stevenage winning consecutive games.