England · League Two · Matchweek 312:00
RotherhamDDLLL

2 – 1

Saturday, 29 August 2026

ChesterfieldWDLDW

New York Stadium · Referee S. Stockbridge · Analysis updated 12:11 UTC

Rotherham vs Chesterfield Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 0.75 expected goals for Rotherham and 1.00 for Chesterfield, a combined total of 1.75. That distribution gives Chesterfield the largest share of the 1X2 market at 40%, with the draw at 33%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 26% for over 2.5 goals and 33% for both teams to score, with 0–0 the single most likely scoreline at 17%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 40% 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

Draw/Away

73.5% probability

High confidencePartial model70/100

Expected goals

0.75 – 1.00

Model version

poisson-v2

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.

  • Rotherham home form

    5 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.

  • Chesterfield away threat

    Scored in 4 of their last 4 away fixtures.

  • Head-to-head goals

    Both teams scored in 3 of the last 5 meetings.

Match result (1X2)

Rotherham win27%
Draw33%
Chesterfield win40%

Double chance 1X

60%

Double chance 12

67%

Double chance X2

74%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals52%
Over 2.5 goals26%
Over 3.5 goals10%
Both teams to score33%

Correct score

  • 0–017.4%
  • 0–117.4%
  • 1–013.0%
  • 1–113.0%
  • 0–28.7%

Recent form

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)

Chesterfield

  • 2026-10-03T11:30:00.000Z · H vs Tranmere · 4-2 (W)
  • 2026-09-26T14:00:00.000Z · A vs Cheltenham · 1-2 (L)
  • 2026-09-22T18:00:00.000Z · H vs Port Vale · 1-1 (D)
  • 2026-09-19T14:00:00.000Z · H vs York · 2-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-15T18:00:00.000Z · H vs Manchester City U21 · 5-3 (W)

Head-to-head

  • 2026-08-29T12:00:00.000Z · Rotherham 2-1 Chesterfield (League Two)
  • 2025-01-14T19:00:00.000Z · Rotherham 0-0 Chesterfield (EFL Trophy)
  • 2017-10-03T18:00:00.000Z · Rotherham 1-2 Chesterfield (EFL Trophy)
  • 2013-02-16T15:00:00.000Z · Rotherham 1-0 Chesterfield (League Two)
  • 2012-08-25T14:00:00.000Z · Rotherham 1-1 Chesterfield (League Two)

League Two table

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1Salford City12813725
2Barnet11641822
3Cheltenham13634021
4Crewe13562021
5York12552820
6Walsall11470919
7Chesterfield13544619
8Exeter City13544319
9Accrington ST13463618
10Shrewsbury13535-418
11Grimsby13454317
12Gillingham13454017
13Tranmere13373016
14Swindon Town13445-316
15Bristol Rovers13517-416
16Newport County13364015
17Rochdale13436-715
18Fleetwood Town13355-214
19Northampton11344013
20Oldham12336-412
21Colchester12264-512
22Rotherham13265-612
23Port Vale11335-612
24Crawley Town11137-96

Prediction conclusion

The model's leading selection is Draw/Away, at 73.5%. Its single most likely scoreline is 0–0.

It puts both teams scoring at 33% and over 2.5 goals at 26%.

A 74% 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.