Stevenage vs Rotherham Predictions

Stevenage vs Rotherham predictions for this League One tie. Stevenage and Rotherham United clash at the Lamex Stadium on Sunday, both targeting victory to break into the top half of the League One standings. Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.

League One | Apr 27, 2025 at 2pm UK at The Lamex Stadium

Stevenage vs Rotherham Predictions

Will Rotherham Continue Their Revival or Can Stevenage End Their Home Campaign on a High?

• Stevenage’s Home Struggles: The Boro have only managed one victory from their last seven home games in League One, highlighting their end-of-season collapse.
• Nombe Leading the Line: Sam Nombe has scored 13 times in the league this season, proving to be a rare bright spark in Rotherham’s turbulent campaign.
• Head-to-Head History: Rotherham have not lost to Stevenage since 2011, suggesting a psychological advantage heading into Sunday’s match.

Best Bet for Stevenage vs Rotherham

Sunday afternoon sees two wounded teams collide at the Lamex Stadium as Stevenage welcome Rotherham United in what might be politely described as a clash of fading ambitions. With both sides marooned in mid-table, desperate for a reason to feel good about a patchy season, there’s still a small carrot dangling — a top-half finish remains just about within reach.

Stevenage, after a reasonably solid return to League One last season, have struggled to maintain momentum, while Rotherham, reeling from their Championship relegation, have had a chaotic time finding any consistency. Neither side can boast much in the way of form, and motivation seems thinner than the beer on offer at half-time. But pride is a stubborn thing, and both sets of players will surely want to avoid a dreary end to a frustrating campaign.

Best Bet: Rotherham United to Win

At BettingTips4You.com, we always commit ourselves to a single, carefully considered prediction for every match. No shopping lists here, just pure, focused insight. For this intriguing League One scuffle, our Best Bet is Rotherham United to win at the Lamex Stadium.

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Why Rotherham Are Worth Backing to Take the Points

If you’re searching for signs of fight, Rotherham offer a few glimmers amid the gloom. Under Matt Hamshaw’s stewardship, the Millers showed promising signs, rattling off three consecutive wins before a recent stutter. While defeats to Stockport and Wigan have checked their momentum, there’s still a clear uplift in spirit compared to earlier in the campaign, and that can make all the difference when legs are heavy and minds are wandering towards summer holidays.

Stevenage, in contrast, are staggering to the finish line. Alex Revell’s men have won only twice in their last ten matches and their recent performances have lacked bite. Losing to Birmingham City at home would not have shocked many, but the manner of that defeat — barely laying a glove — raised deeper concerns about their motivation levels. Add to that a paltry attacking record, with only 40 goals scored all season, and it’s hard to see where their cutting edge will come from, especially with Dan Kemp still sidelined.

Meanwhile, Rotherham have Sam Nombe leading the line, and his tally of 13 goals stands out like a lighthouse in a fog of mediocrity. If he is partnered properly — and if Jonson Clarke-Harris can rediscover any semblance of form — the visitors could easily find the extra bit of quality required to edge this drab contest.

In the words of BettingTips4You.com expert Steve Harrington,
“Stevenage look like a side desperate for the beach, while Rotherham still have just enough left in the tank to sneak a valuable away victory.”

The formbook also hints in the Millers’ favour. Stevenage have been dire at home recently, winning just once in their last seven attempts. It’s not just the results either — it’s the flatness, the lack of energy that has seeped into their displays. Rotherham, at least, have the fresh blood of Hamshaw’s recent impact, and that could tip a tedious encounter their way.

Predicted Correct Score: Stevenage 0-2 Rotherham United

Stevenage’s goal-shyness, combined with Rotherham’s superior firepower, suggests a relatively straightforward away win. Expect the hosts to huff and puff without much success while the visitors take their chances when they come.

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