Peterborough United vs Rotherham United prediction and betting tips on October 12, 2024
Game Prediction
The upcoming match in EFL League One will feature Peterborough United and Rotherham United. The match will take place at Weston Homes Stadium in Peterborough.
Peterborough
It is an undeniable fact that Peterborough has seen a dark cloud loom over them in the past two seasons. Darren Ferguson's team has secured back-to-back playoff spots but has not advanced beyond the semi-finals, including last season's 2-1 defeat to Oxford United. This season, they still harbor the same ambitions, but their performance suggests otherwise. With just four wins from their last 10 games to occupy 14th place, it goes without saying they have endured a lackluster beginning to their 2024-25 season.
The Posh's made it two wins in a row against Stevenage this season as they recorded a comfortable 2-0 win in the EFL Trophy on Tuesday. This comes after narrowly defeating the same team 2-1 in the league. Ferguson will be hoping his side can build on this momentum to secure their second consecutive league win to compensate for a poor performance that left them without a win from three games (L3, D1).
Rotherham United
Rotherham United has made a slow start to the season, although they are not far away from the promotion play-off spot with only a three-point deficit to account for. Their goal is quite modest: to secure immediate promotion to the EFL Championship at the first time asking, and this under the management of Steve Evans.
The South Yorkshire side had no trouble sweeping aside Newcastle United U-21 in the EFL Trophy, securing a comfortable 3-1 victory at New York Stadium on Tuesday. Prior to that, they made it two wins on the bounce in the league following a 2-1 victory over ten-man Reading FC, bouncing back from a daunting four-game winless run. They head into the Weston Homes Stadium with a sense of renewed confidence and should be able to secure yet another favorable outcome and continue their climb up the table.
- Peterborough United Probable Starting XI:Steer; Curtis, Fernandez, Wallin, Sparkes, O'Brien-Brady, Collins, Poku, Hayes, Mothersille, Jones
- Rotherham United Probable Starting XI:Dawson; Rafferty, Humphreys, McCart, James, Hungbo, McWilliams, Powell, Bramall, Wilks, Clarke-Harris
Match Facts
- Peterborough United is currently on a two-match winning streak when playing at home against Rotherham United.
- Rotherham United have won just one of their last five League One away games.
- Peterborough United averages 1.2 goals per game when playing at home, and Rotherham United averages 0.6 goals per game when playing away.
Head-To-Head
In the last 10 meetings, Peterborough United has won 6 times, Rotherham United has won 3 times, and there has been 1 draw, with the goal difference being 17-13 in favor of Peterborough United.
Prediction
Peterborough United currently boast a two-game winning streak at home when playing against Rotherham United and will fancy their chances of another three-pointer. Their opponents are not one to be underestimated, as they have shown signs of improvement in their recent matches. Considering that goals have been seen at both ends of the pitch in six of their last nine encounters, we anticipate the same trend to continue here.