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Northampton vs Rotherham Prediction, Odds & Statistics
Our Poisson-based model projects 1.12 expected goals for Northampton and 1.08 for Rotherham, a combined total of 2.20. That distribution gives Northampton the largest share of the 1X2 market at 36%, with the draw at 29%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 38% for over 2.5 goals and 45% for both teams to score, with 1–1 the single most likely scoreline at 13%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 36% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.
This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.
Model pick
Home/Draw
65.5% probability
Expected goals
1.12 – 1.08
Model version
poisson-market-v1
Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.
Why the model likes this
Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.
Northampton home form
4 points from their last 3 home matches in our dataset.
Rotherham away threat
Scored in 3 of their last 5 away fixtures.
Most likely outcome
The model rates Northampton to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 36%, against 36% / 29% / 34% for home, draw and away.
Expected goals balance
Projected 1.12 goals for Northampton and 1.08 for Rotherham, a combined 2.20 — a tighter, lower-scoring profile.
Match result (1X2)
Double chance 1X
66%
Double chance 12
71%
Double chance X2
64%
Goals markets
Correct score
- 1–113.4%
- 1–012.4%
- 0–112.0%
- 0–011.1%
- 2–17.5%
Odds vs model — value finder
Bookmaker prices with the margin removed (1X2 overround 10.4%), compared with our model probability.
Best value: Both teams to score — No at 1.91 (model 55.5% vs market 48.5%, edge +7.0 pts).
| Market | Selection | Odds | Market % | Model % | Fair odds | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Both teams to score | NoValue | 1.91 | 48.5% | 55.5% | 1.80 | +7.0 |
| Double chance | Draw/Away | 1.50 | 62.6% | 63.5% | 1.57 | +0.9 |
| Double chance | Home/Draw | 1.44 | 65.2% | 65.5% | 1.53 | +0.3 |
| Match result | Home | 2.50 | 36.2% | 36.4% | 2.75 | +0.2 |
| Match result | Draw | 3.10 | 29.2% | 29.1% | 3.44 | -0.1 |
| Match result | Away | 2.62 | 34.6% | 34.4% | 2.91 | -0.2 |
| Double chance | Home/Away | 1.30 | 72.2% | 70.8% | 1.41 | -1.4 |
| Both teams to score | Yes | 1.80 | 51.5% | 44.5% | 2.25 | -7.0 |
Market % has the bookmaker margin removed so it is comparable with the model. Edge is model % minus market %; it is an estimate, not a guarantee.
Recent form
Northampton
- 2026-10-10T14:00:00.000Z · A vs York · 1-1 (D)
- 2026-10-06T18:00:00.000Z · A vs Cambridge United · 1-2 (L)
- 2026-09-19T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Rotherham · 0-1 (L)
- 2026-09-12T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Shrewsbury · 0-2 (L)
- 2026-09-05T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Newport County · 1-0 (W)
Rotherham
- 2026-10-10T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Gillingham · 1-4 (L)
- 2026-10-06T18:00:00.000Z · H vs Bradford · 0-4 (L)
- 2026-10-03T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Exeter City · 0-1 (L)
- 2026-09-26T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Crewe · 1-1 (D)
- 2026-09-22T18:00:00.000Z · A vs York · 1-1 (D)
Head-to-head
Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.
League Two table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salford City | 12 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 25 |
| 2 | Barnet | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 21 |
| 3 | Crewe | 12 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 21 |
| 4 | Walsall | 11 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 19 |
| 5 | Cheltenham | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 18 |
| 6 | York | 11 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 17 |
| 7 | Gillingham | 12 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 17 |
| 8 | Shrewsbury | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | -4 | 17 |
| 9 | Chesterfield | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 16 |
| 10 | Exeter City | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 16 |
| 11 | Accrington ST | 12 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 15 |
| 12 | Newport County | 12 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 15 |
| 13 | Tranmere | 12 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 15 |
| 14 | Rochdale | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 15 |
| 15 | Swindon Town | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | -3 | 15 |
| 16 | Bristol Rovers | 12 | 5 | 0 | 7 | -4 | 15 |
| 17 | Grimsby | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 14 |
| 18 | Fleetwood Town | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | -1 | 14 |
| 19 | Colchester | 11 | 2 | 6 | 3 | -3 | 12 |
| 20 | Port Vale | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | -4 | 12 |
| 21 | Oldham | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | -4 | 11 |
| 22 | Rotherham | 12 | 2 | 5 | 5 | -6 | 11 |
| 23 | Northampton | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | -2 | 10 |
| 24 | Crawley Town | 10 | 1 | 2 | 7 | -9 | 5 |
Prediction conclusion
The model's leading selection is Home/Draw, at 65.5%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–1.
It puts both teams scoring at 45% and over 2.5 goals at 38%.
A 66% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.
Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.