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Rotherham
Port Vale
League One

Rotherham United vs Port Vale Match Prediction and Live Stream

Rotherham is set to host Port Vale in the 1st round of the England's League One on Saturday, 2 August 2025.

Rotherham vs Port Vale H2H History

The rivalry between Rotherham and Port Vale continues as they meet again, with their previous match at Vale Park ending in a 1-2 win for Rotherham United two years ago.

Rotherham vs Port Vale Prediction

It seems likely that Rotherham could win the match. Still, recent results suggest an away win. When models diverge, see it as a hint to dig deeper into statistics. It's highly likely that both Rotherham and Port Vale will score, and we're quite confident in this prediction. We predict over 2.5 goals, and the statistics strongly supports this.
Match Winner
H2H Analysis
Rotherham
strong
Current Form
Port Vale
strong
Betting Trend
Rotherham
weak
Our pick: Rotherham to win @ 2.20
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Will Both Teams Score?
H2H Analysis
Yes
strong
Current Form
Yes
weak
Betting Trend
Yes
moderate
Our pick: BTTS Yes @ 1.67
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Total Match Goals Over/Under?
H2H Analysis
Under 2.5
weak
Current Form
Over 2.5
strong
Betting Trend
Over 2.5
weak
Our pick: Over 2.5 goals @ 1.80
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Rotherham vs Port Vale Live Stream & TV Stations

The Rotherham United vs. Port Vale game will be broadcast live on a streaming platform: United Kingdom-based users can tune into Sky for live coverage of this event. We're adding new live stream links as we find them. See what's currently available below:

Live Streams for Rotherham vs Port Vale

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Rotherham United is Struggling for Consistency

Rotherham United's performance over their last ten matches has been up and down, with 4 wins, 2 draws, and 4 losses. The team success rate is 40%, indicating inconsistency in their play. Rotherham heads into this fixture after losing 1-4 away to Accrington Stanley (26 July 2025).
Across their last 9 fixtures, Rotherham found the net 15 times (1.67 goal per match) and conceded 16 goals (1.78 per match). On average, they managed 2.8 shots on target per game and received 0.5 cards each match. The team secured an average of 3.4 corners per match while maintaining a 50% ball possession. During this period, the leading scorers were Sam Nombe with 4 goals, Jordan Hugill with 3, Mallik Wilks with 2 goals, and Joe Powell (2). The leading assisters were Pelly Ruddock Mpanzu (1 assist), Hakeem Odofin (1), and Mallik Wilks (1).
Rotherham showed their strength by achieving solid results. The team's won 3-0 against Harrogate in a friendly match playing away (15 July 2025), adding to their 2-1 win with Peterborough Utd two months ago (home). Even so, Rotherham United recorded a disappointing result recently: they lost 4-1 away against Accrington in a friendly match on Jul 26, 2025.

Rotherham Streaks (last matches)

At Home:
• Rotherham has managed to score over 2 goals in three straight home matches.
• At home, Rotherham United has gone 3 matches without a loss.

Mainly on Form, Port Vale's Recent Record is Good

Port Vale has delivered consistent results recently, earning six wins in their last 10 matches. We can safely say they're in good form, ahead of the away match against Rotherham. Port Vale enters this match on the back of a 1-1 away stalemate versus Altrincham on Jul 29, 2025.
Across their last 10 fixtures, Port Vale found the net 21 times (2.1 goal per match) and conceded 11 goals (1.1 per match). On average, they managed 3.8 shots on target per game and received 0.4 cards each match. The team secured an average of 6 corners per match while maintaining a 52% ball possession. Over this period, Lorent Tolaj topped the scoring chart with 4 goals, followed by Jayden Stockley (4), Sam Hart (2), and Mitchell Clark (1 goal). Key assist providers were George Byers with 1, Jaheim Headley with 1, and Ben Garrity with 1.
Port Vale came through with an impressive result in a key match lately: playing away three months ago, they secured a 2-0 win against Wimbledon in League Two. Some recent outcomes for Port Vale were disappointing, though: playing away, they drew 0-0 with Newcastle in a friendly match (Jun 27, 2025), right after a 0-1 defeat at home against Gillingham (3 May 2025).

Port Vale Streaks (last matches)

At Away:
• Port Vale away form includes 3 back-to-back clean sheets.
• For three away matches in a row, Port Vale has avoided defeat.

Confirmed Lineups for Rotherham vs Port Vale

Rotherham (formation 3-1-4-2)
1
C. Dawson
2
J. Rafferty
18
L. Agbaire
3
Z. Jules
4
L. Kelly
22
D. Hall
44
D. Gore
7
J. Powell
6
R. James
9
J. Hugill
10
S. Nombe
1
M. Maroši
5
C. Hall
25
C. Humphreys
22
J. Debrah
3
J. Headley
26
J. Shipley
7
G. Byers
2
M. Clark
19
B. Waine
9
J. Stockley
10
L. Tolaj
Port Vale (formation 3-4-3)

Rotherham vs Port Vale Odds & Picks

You can change the odds format from the top menu.

Outcome-Based Odds

Full Time Result

1
2.75
X
3.50
2
2.35

Double Chance

1X
1.57
X2
1.40
12
1.29

Half Time Result

1
3.40
X
2.25
2
3.00

First Team To Score

1
2.05
None
12.00
2
1.83
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Match Goals, Corners And Handicap Odds

Both Teams To Score

Yes
1.70
No
2.05

Total Goals (2.5)

Under
1.95
Over
1.85

Asian Handicap

1 (0)
2.10
2 (-0)
1.77

Match Corners (9.5)

Over
1.80
Under
1.91
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Team Related Odds

Rotherham Corners (5.5)

Over
2.00
Pick
Under
1.73
Rotherham average corners per match (last 10): 4.3

Port Vale Corners (3.5)

Pick
Over
1.61
Under
2.20
Port Vale average corners per match (last 10): 4

Correct Score Prediction

Our Prediction: Rotherham-Port Vale 2-1

Correct Score

1-1
7.00
0-1
9.00
1-2
9.50
Pick
2-1
10.00
1-0
10.00
0-0
12.00

Goalscorer

Our Prediction: Sam Nombe

To Score Anytime

Pick
Sam Nombe
2.60
Lorent Tolaj
2.75
Jayden Stockley
2.88
Ben Waine
3.10
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Pre Match Statistics

Form Guide

These stats present averages and percentages for various metrics, highlighting key data into each team's current form. You can identify which team is more dominant, in both positive and negative aspects. The data is based on the last 9 matches for Rotherham, and last 10 matches for Port Vale, across all competitions.
Points Per Game (Overall)
Rotherham
Port Vale
1.56
1.5
Points Per Game (Home/Away)
Rotherham (H)
Port Vale (A)
1.33
2
Win Percentage (Overall)
Rotherham
Port Vale
44%
40%
Win Percentage (Home/Away)
Rotherham (H)
Port Vale (A)
33%
57%
Both Teams To Score (Overall)
Rotherham
Port Vale
56%
50%
Both Teams To Score (Home/Away)
Rotherham (H)
Port Vale (A)
67%
57%
Over 2.5 Goals (Overall)
Rotherham
Port Vale
78%
50%
Over 2.5 Goals (Home/Away)
Rotherham (H)
Port Vale (A)
100%
57%

Head to Head Statistics

Overall H2H (14 matches):
Rotherham
Port Vale
6 Wins
1 Draws
7 Wins
When Rotherham play at home against Port Vale, the H2H record looks like this:
Rotherham
(at home)
Port Vale
(at away)
4 Wins
0 Draws
3 Wins
H2H Betting Stats (overall):
BTTS
Yes - 42.9% (6/14)
No - 57.1% (8/14)
2.5 Goals O/U
Over - 42.9% (6/14)
Under - 57.1% (8/14)

Last Head to Head Matches

EFL Cup (10 Aug 2022)
Port Vale
1-2
Rotherham
EFL Trophy, Knockout stage (30 Nov 2021)
Rotherham
1-1
(5-3 pen)
Port Vale
League One (21 Apr 2014)
Rotherham
1-0
Port Vale
League One (29 Dec 2013)
Port Vale
2-0
Rotherham
League Two (26 Dec 2012)
Rotherham
1-2
Port Vale