Bolton Wanderers vs Rotherham United — Free Prediction & Stats

📍 EFL Trophy, England
🕒 Tuesday 2nd September, 19:00 BST

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Our Prediction

Over 8.5 Corners

Bolton Wanderers (40% home wins) hold a slight edge over Rotherham United on the road (10% away wins), but the difference is minimal. View our Home Win, Away Win and Draw stats for more context.

Goal trends are mixed for this fixture (Bolton Wanderers 60% Over 2.5 at home, Rotherham United 60% away). Browse our Over 2.5 Goals and Under 2.5 Goals stats for more context.

Bolton Wanderers often see both teams score at home (60%), while Rotherham United are less consistent on the road (10%). There's still a reasonable case for BTTS – Yes, mainly driven by the home side's open style.

Bolton Wanderers regularly reach high corner totals at home (80%), while Rotherham United are lower on the road (50%). The home side may drive the game to Over 9.5 Corners.

Our Prediction: Over 8.5 Corners — Bolton Wanderers see 9+ corners in 90% of home games, Rotherham United in 70% of away games. Plenty of set-piece action expected.

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League Table

The full EFL Trophy table for the 2025/2026 season, with Bolton Wanderers (1st) and Rotherham United (4th) highlighted. League position gives useful context alongside current home and away form when assessing this fixture.

EFL Trophy 2025/2026

# Team P W D L Goals GD Pts
1 Luton Town 8 6 0 2 20:10 +10 18
2 Northampton Town 7 6 0 1 15:6 +9 18
3 Doncaster Rovers 7 5 1 1 17:6 +11 16
4 Stockport County 8 4 2 2 16:12 +4 14
5 Huddersfield Town 6 4 1 1 15:5 +10 13
6 Port Vale 6 4 1 1 15:8 +7 13
7 Plymouth Argyle 6 4 0 2 14:8 +6 12
8 Harrogate Town 5 4 0 1 10:5 +5 12
9 Swindon Town 5 4 0 1 12:6 +6 12
10 Bolton Wanderers H 5 4 0 1 13:3 +10 12
11 AFC Wimbledon 6 4 0 2 16:12 +4 12
12 Crewe Alexandra 4 3 1 0 13:3 +10 10
13 Colchester United 4 3 0 1 6:3 +3 9
14 Salford City 4 3 0 1 11:10 +1 9
15 Rotherham United A 5 3 0 2 14:10 +4 9
16 West Ham United U21 5 3 0 2 12:10 +2 9
17 Stevenage 4 3 0 1 13:6 +7 9
18 Lincoln City 4 3 0 1 8:2 +6 9
19 Leyton Orient 4 3 0 1 6:3 +3 9
20 Fleetwood Town 5 2 2 1 13:8 +5 8
21 Bristol Rovers 5 2 2 1 11:10 +1 8
22 Tranmere Rovers 4 2 1 1 6:7 -1 7
23 Walsall 5 2 1 2 7:7 0 7
24 Cambridge United 4 2 1 1 8:6 +2 7
25 Wycombe Wanderers 4 2 0 2 7:5 +2 6
26 Blackpool 4 2 0 2 10:7 +3 6
27 Exeter City 4 2 0 2 5:8 -3 6
28 Cardiff City 4 2 0 2 5:7 -2 6
29 Bradford City 4 2 0 2 8:8 0 6
30 Reading 3 2 0 1 6:4 +2 6
31 Peterborough United 4 2 0 2 7:7 0 6
32 Chesterfield 4 1 1 2 5:14 -9 4
33 Barnet 3 1 1 1 5:7 -2 4
34 Accrington Stanley 3 1 1 1 5:6 -1 4
35 Wolves U21 3 1 0 2 7:10 -3 3
36 Arsenal U21 3 1 0 2 6:8 -2 3
37 Grimsby Town 3 1 0 2 6:8 -2 3
38 Burton Albion 3 1 0 2 3:4 -1 3
39 Barrow 3 1 0 2 3:7 -4 3
40 Manchester City U21 3 1 0 2 7:8 -1 3
41 Barnsley 4 1 0 3 6:11 -5 3
42 Manchester United U21 3 1 0 2 4:8 -4 3
43 Shrewsbury Town 3 1 0 2 5:6 -1 3
44 Gillingham 3 1 0 2 5:6 -1 3
45 Crawley Town 3 1 0 2 6:6 0 3
46 Notts County 3 1 0 2 2:6 -4 3
47 Newport County 3 1 0 2 2:3 -1 3
48 Tottenham U21 3 0 2 1 8:12 -4 2
49 Cheltenham Town 3 0 1 2 2:5 -3 1
50 Liverpool U21 3 0 1 2 2:6 -4 1
51 Nottingham Forest U21 3 0 1 2 3:6 -3 1
52 Wigan Athletic 3 0 1 2 2:5 -3 1
53 Brighton U21 3 0 1 2 2:5 -3 1
54 Newcastle United U21 3 0 1 2 5:11 -6 1
55 Mansfield Town 3 0 1 2 3:6 -3 1
56 Bromley 3 0 1 2 5:7 -2 1
57 Crystal Palace U21 3 0 1 2 6:11 -5 1
58 Chelsea U21 3 0 1 2 1:6 -5 1
59 Fulham U21 3 0 0 3 2:9 -7 0
60 Leeds United U21 3 0 0 3 3:11 -8 0
61 Everton U21 3 0 0 3 5:12 -7 0
62 Milton Keynes Dons 3 0 0 3 1:10 -9 0
63 Oldham Athletic 3 0 0 3 5:14 -9 0
64 Aston Villa U21 3 0 0 3 4:9 -5 0

Team Form

Rotherham United have lost 90% of their away matches this season, while Bolton Wanderers have been more solid at home (20% losses). The home side may find it easier to impose themselves.

Bolton Wanderers (Home Form) Rotherham United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Won 4 (40%) 1 (10%)
Drawn 4 (40%) 0 (0%)
Lost 2 (20%) 9 (90%)

Both Teams to Score (BTTS)

Bolton Wanderers frequently see both teams score at home (60%), while Rotherham United are less consistent on the road (10%). The home side are likely to score, but a reply from the visitors is less certain.

Bolton Wanderers (Home Form) Rotherham United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Both Teams to Score (BTTS) 6 (60%) 1 (10%)

Match Goals

Bolton Wanderers have seen Over 2.5 Goals in 60% of home games, Rotherham United in 60% of away games. The full goals breakdown for both sides is in the table below.

Over Goals

Bolton Wanderers (Home Form) Rotherham United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals 8 (80%) 10 (100%)
Over 1.5 Goals 6 (60%) 6 (60%)
Over 2.5 Goals 6 (60%) 6 (60%)
Over 3.5 Goals 4 (40%) 4 (40%)

Under Goals

Bolton Wanderers (Home Form) Rotherham United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Under 0.5 Goals 2 (20%) 0 (0%)
Under 1.5 Goals 4 (40%) 4 (40%)
Under 2.5 Goals 4 (40%) 4 (40%)
Under 3.5 Goals 6 (60%) 6 (60%)

Team Goals

Bolton Wanderers have scored 2+ goals in 20% of home games this season, Rotherham United in 10% of away games. The full team goals breakdown is in the table below.

Goals Scored

Bolton Wanderers (Home Form) Rotherham United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Scored 6 (60%) 2 (20%)
Over 1.5 Goals Scored 6 (60%) 2 (20%)
Over 2.5 Goals Scored 2 (20%) 1 (10%)
Over 3.5 Goals Scored 0 (0%) 1 (10%)

Goals Conceded

Bolton Wanderers (Home Form) Rotherham United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Conceded 8 (80%) 9 (90%)
Over 1.5 Goals Conceded 4 (40%) 5 (50%)
Over 2.5 Goals Conceded 0 (0%) 5 (50%)
Over 3.5 Goals Conceded 0 (0%) 2 (20%)

Goal Totals

Bolton Wanderers (Home Form) Rotherham United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Total Goals Scored 14 (1.4 avg) 6 (0.6 avg)
Total Goals Conceded 12 (1.2 avg) 22 (2.2 avg)

Match Corners

Both Bolton Wanderers (90% Over 8.5 at home) and Rotherham United (70% Over 8.5 away) regularly feature in high-corner matches. Expect plenty of set-piece opportunities from both sides.

Bolton Wanderers (Home Form) Rotherham United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 7.5 Corners 9 (90%) 8 (80%)
Over 8.5 Corners 9 (90%) 7 (70%)
Over 9.5 Corners 8 (80%) 5 (50%)
Over 10.5 Corners 7 (70%) 3 (30%)
Over 11.5 Corners 6 (60%) 2 (20%)
Over 12.5 Corners 4 (40%) 2 (20%)

Team Corners

Bolton Wanderers win 6+ corners in 60% of home games, generating decent attacking corner opportunities, and are generally solid defensively, conceding 6+ corners in only 0% of home matches.

Rotherham United have moderate corner counts away (6+ corners in 10% of games), and are generally solid defensively away from home, conceding 6+ corners in only 30% of away matches.

Corners Won

Bolton Wanderers (Home Form) Rotherham United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners For 9 (90%) 4 (40%)
Over 5.5 Corners For 8 (80%) 2 (20%)
Over 6.5 Corners For 6 (60%) 1 (10%)
Over 7.5 Corners For 6 (60%) 0 (0%)
Over 8.5 Corners For 5 (50%) 0 (0%)

Corners Conceded

Bolton Wanderers (Home Form) Rotherham United (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners Against 3 (30%) 5 (50%)
Over 5.5 Corners Against 2 (20%) 5 (50%)
Over 6.5 Corners Against 0 (0%) 3 (30%)
Over 7.5 Corners Against 0 (0%) 2 (20%)
Over 8.5 Corners Against 0 (0%) 1 (10%)

Head 2 Head

The head-to-head record below shows previous results between Bolton Wanderers and Rotherham United. Historical meetings can reveal patterns in how these sides match up — use this alongside the current form and stats above for a fuller picture before placing a bet.

8th Apr, 2025
Bolton Wanderers
0 – 1 HT: 0-1
Rotherham United
Corners 12–2 Cards 1–0 O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
11th Jan, 2025
Rotherham United
3 – 1 HT: 2-0
Bolton Wanderers
Corners 7–1 Cards 1–1 O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
1st Jan, 2022
Rotherham United
2 – 1 HT: 1-1
Bolton Wanderers
Corners 11–3 Cards 2–3 O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
18th Sep, 2021
Bolton Wanderers
0 – 2 HT: 0-2
Rotherham United
Corners 11–4 Cards 3–3 O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
14th Sep, 2019
Rotherham United
6 – 1 HT: 3-1
Bolton Wanderers
Corners 3–5 Cards 2–0 O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
26th Dec, 2018
Bolton Wanderers
2 – 1 HT: 1-1
Rotherham United
Corners 2–4 Cards 2–1 O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
20th Oct, 2018
Rotherham United
1 – 1 HT: 0-0
Bolton Wanderers
Corners 5–4 Cards 2–2 O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
6th Feb, 2016
Bolton Wanderers
2 – 1 HT: 1-1
Rotherham United
Corners – Cards 0–0 O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
26th Dec, 2015
Rotherham United
4 – 0 HT: 0-0
Bolton Wanderers
Corners – Cards 0–0 O1.5 O2.5 BTTS
27th Jan, 2015
Rotherham United
4 – 2 HT: 3-0
Bolton Wanderers
Corners – Cards 0–0 O1.5 O2.5 BTTS

Betting Odds

The table below shows the latest betting odds for Bolton Wanderers vs Rotherham United across a range of markets — full time result, both teams to score, total goals, corners, and first half goals. Odds are sourced from leading bookmakers and are subject to change — always check with your bookmaker before placing a bet.

Full Time Result

Bolton Wanderers 1.36
Draw 5.04
Rotherham United 7.48

Half Time Result

Bolton Wanderers 1.78
Draw 2.81
Rotherham United 6.24

Double Chance

Bolton Wanderers or Draw 1.07
Bolton Wanderers or Rotherham United 1.16
Draw or Rotherham United 3.17

Both Teams to Score

Yes 1.74
No 2.32

Total Goals

Over 1.5 1.09
Over 2.5 1.45
Over 3.5 2.28
Under 1.5 5.3
Under 2.5 2.69
Under 3.5 1.73

1st Half Goals

Over 0.5 1.25
Over 1.5 2.17

Total Corners

Over 8.5 1.13
Over 9.5 1.43
Over 10.5 1.98
Over 11.5 2.22

Bolton Wanderers Goals

Over 0.5 1.06
Over 1.5 1.36
Over 2.5 2.17

Rotherham United Goals

Over 0.5 1.6
Over 1.5 3.65
Over 2.5 9

Today's Football Acca

Statistical picks combined into a daily accumulator. Each selection backed by match data and recent form analysis.

⚽ Today's Over 2.5 Goals Acca
  • Manchester City U21 vs Norwich City U21 19:00 BST | Premier League 2 Division One, England Manchester City U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 8/9 home matches this season · Norwich City U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 8/9 away matches this season · Odds: 1.22
    89% combined
  • Crewe Alexandra U21 vs Queens Park Rangers U21 13:00 BST | Professional Development League, England Crewe Alexandra U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 10/13 home matches this season · Queens Park Rangers U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 11/13 away matches this season · Odds: 1.3
    81% combined
  • Sheffield United U21 vs Bristol City U21 14:00 BST | Professional Development League, England Sheffield United U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 8/12 home matches this season · Bristol City U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 11/13 away matches this season · Odds: 1.28
    76% combined
  • Newcastle United U21 vs Wolves U21 19:00 BST | Premier League 2 Division One, England Newcastle United U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 7/9 home matches this season · Wolves U21 have seen over 2.5 goals in 6/9 away matches this season · Odds: 1.44
    72% combined
Acca odds (approx) 2.92
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Bolton Wanderers vs Rotherham United Prediction FAQs

What is the prediction for Bolton Wanderers vs Rotherham United?

Over 8.5 Corners — Bolton Wanderers see 9+ corners in 90% of home games, Rotherham United in 70% of away games. Plenty of set-piece action expected.

Which team is likely to win, Bolton Wanderers or Rotherham United?

Bolton Wanderers have a slight form edge at home (40% wins) over Rotherham United on the road (10% wins) in EFL Trophy. Home advantage could be the deciding factor.

Will both teams score in the match between Bolton Wanderers and Rotherham United?

Mixed — Bolton Wanderers have seen BTTS in 60% of home games, Rotherham United in 10% of away games. The stats don't strongly point either way for this EFL Trophy fixture.

Will there be Over 2.5 goals in the match between Bolton Wanderers and Rotherham United?

Uncertain — Bolton Wanderers have seen Over 2.5 Goals in 60% of home games, Rotherham United in 60% of away games in EFL Trophy. The stats don't point strongly in either direction.

Which team is more likely to score multiple goals: Bolton Wanderers or Rotherham United?

Bolton Wanderers have the stronger scoring record — 2+ goals in 20% of home games compared to Rotherham United's 10% away. The home side look the more likely to score multiple times.

Will there be many corners in the match between Bolton Wanderers and Rotherham United?

Yes — both Bolton Wanderers (90% Over 8.5 at home) and Rotherham United (70% Over 8.5 away) regularly feature in high-corner matches in EFL Trophy. Plenty of set-piece opportunities expected.

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