Barnsley and Rotherham United face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 League Cup season. The game takes place at Oakwell Stadium on Tuesday, 26/08/2025, at 19:45 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Barnsley vs Rotherham United, based on detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.

APWin predictions for Barnsley vs Rotherham United

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👉 Our prediction is: over 9.5 corners

Our top betting tip for Barnsley vs Rotherham United is to take the over on 9.5 corner kicks. The statistics point to this being an open, free-flowing football match with plenty of opportunities for both teams to win and concede corners.

With odds of 1.71 on sports betting sites, don't overlook the good value to be had in the corners market.

👉 Our prediction is: Rotherham United win or draw

Rotherham United has been a thorn in the side of many teams of late, and even away from home, they are quite a dangerous opponent for anyone. So as they travel to face Barnsley, our betting tip is Rotherham United win or draw on the Double Chance market, which means they can either win or draw for the bet to win.

It would honestly not be that big of a surprise if Rotherham United emerged victorious against Barnsley given the quality they've shown, but claiming a point is a much more realistic goal.

Barnsley preview

Barnsley comes into the match having played 1 games in the League Cup so far. They have recorded 0 wins, 1 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 1 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 3 wins, 2 draws, and 0 losses.

Barnsley's attack has scored 10 goals during this period. Out of this total, 2 goals were scored in the League Cup, averaging 2 goals per match. The season's average stands at 2.

The offense system of Barnsley is led by Davis Keillor-Dunn as the top scorer of the season. The english midfielder has scored 2 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Adam Phillips, who has contributed with 2 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 2 goals with an average of 2 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 6 goals conceded in 5 matches, resulting in an average of 1.2.

Rotherham United preview

On the other hand, Rotherham United comes into the match having played 1 games in the League Cup so far. They have recorded 0 wins, 1 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 1 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 1 wins, 1 draws, and 2 losses.

Rotherham United's attack has scored 2 goals during this period. Out of this total, 0 goals were scored in the League Cup, averaging 0 goals per match. The season's average stands at 0.5.

The offense system of Rotherham United is led by Sam Nombe as the top scorer of the season. The english forward has scored 2 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Joe Rafferty, who has contributed with 1 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 0 goals with an average of 0 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 5 goals conceded in 4 matches, resulting in an average of 1.25.

Head to head: Barnsley vs Rotherham United 

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Home Team

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Barnsley

England - League Cup

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D

1

Home D

1

Away

0

Away Team

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Rotherham United

England - League Cup

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall D

1

Home

0

Away D

1

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