Very strong pick · fair odds 1.25 · bookmaker 1.29 · Won ✓
9/10Rating
1.29Odds
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Value bet: Bradford to win @ 1.95 – our chance 60% vs 51% implied by the price (edge +16%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
Picks by market
ResultBradford to win ✓60% · @1.95
Double chanceBradford or draw ✓80% · @1.29
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗57% · @1.67
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓80% · fair 1.25
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗10% · fair 10.05
Rotherham vs Bradford: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Tuesday 6 October the EFL Trophy brings Rotherham against Bradford at New York Stadium. Kick-off: 19:00 WAT. In the table, Rotherham are 2nd on 6 points after 3 matches; Bradford are 2nd with 6. They are level on points, so the winner climbs above the loser.
Current form
Rotherham, last 5: LDDWD Their latest outing: 0–1 defeat to Exeter City, away. Goals for and against: 1.0 scored, 1.2 conceded per game.
Bradford, last 5: DWWWW Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with Reading, away. Away from home the record reads 3 won, 0 lost from 4. Goals for and against: 1.5 scored, 0.5 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Momentum favours Bradford, collecting 2.7 points per game to 1.0 for Rotherham.
Head to head
When they last met (24 Feb 2026) it ended Bradford 1–0 Rotherham.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Rotherham 1.0 xG, Bradford 2.0 xG – a total near 3.0. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 58% and GG at 57%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to stay under 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Rotherham 20%, draw 21%, Bradford 60%.
Lower-risk option: Bradford or draw (80%) at 1.29.
GG/NG: GG (57%) at 1.67.
Price worth noting: Bradford to win @1.95 – the bookmaker implies 51%, our ratings say 60%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Bradford or draw (80%, odds 1.29 – longer than our fair 1.25, so there is value too). Most likely score in line with that pick: Rotherham 1–1 Bradford. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Rotherham20%fair 5.05 · @3.30
Draw21%fair 4.83 · @3.20
Bradford60%fair 1.68 · @1.95
3.00Expected goals
1.03Rotherham xG
1.97Bradford xG
57%Both score
58%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–110%
1–210%
0–110%
0–210%
1–37%
0–36%
From our goals model: Rotherham 1.0 – 2.0 Bradford expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our pick is Bradford or draw with a 80% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.29.
Who will win Rotherham vs Bradford?
On our numbers Rotherham have a 20% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Bradford 60%.
How many goals will there be in Rotherham vs Bradford?
We expect about 3.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 58% likely and both teams score 57% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Rotherham vs Bradford?
Our predicted score is Rotherham 1–1 Bradford, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.0 goals in total.
When is Rotherham vs Bradford?
Rotherham vs Bradford (EFL Trophy) kicks off on Tuesday 6 October 2026 at 19:00 (West Africa Time) at New York Stadium.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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