Cheltenham host Rotherham in the League Two on Saturday 15 August, with kick-off at 15:00 (WAT) at Whaddon Road. Cheltenham are 5th with 21 points from 14 games (in the top half), while Rotherham sit 22nd on 12 points (in the bottom three).
Form guide
Cheltenham's last 5: LLWLW Most recently they lost to Charlton 1–3 at home. At home they have won 1 and lost 3 of their last 5. They average 1.3 scored and 1.7 conceded.
Rotherham's last 5: LDWLW Most recently they lost to West Brom 1–4 at home. On the road they have won 2 and lost 0 of their last 3. They average 1.0 scored and 1.3 conceded.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.6 goals: 1.3 for Cheltenham and 1.4 for Rotherham. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 49%, both teams to score at 59%.
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 74% chance at odds of 1.28. Predicted score: Cheltenham 1–1 Rotherham. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Cheltenham36%fair 2.79 · @2.68
Draw23%fair 4.35 · @3.40
Rotherham41%fair 2.43 · @2.50
2.65Expected goals
1.27Cheltenham xG
1.38Rotherham xG
59%Both score
49%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–112%
0–110%
1–09%
1–29%
2–18%
0–07%
From our goals model: Cheltenham 1.3 – 1.4 Rotherham expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Rotherham to win✗
41%
2.43
2.50
Double chance
Either team to win✓
77%
1.30
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
59%
1.71
1.67
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
74%
1.36
1.28
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✗
51%
1.97
1.85
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
72%
1.39
1.33
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
43%
2.34
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Rotherham / FT Rotherham✗
23%
4.34
–
Correct score
Correct score 0–1✗
10%
10.22
–
Form
Cheltenham – last 6
LLWLWD
8 Aug
vs Charlton
1–3
L
1 Aug
vs Milton Keynes Dons
0–2
L
18 Jul
@ Evesham United
3–0
W
21 Apr
vs Tranmere
1–3
L
14 Apr
vs Gillingham
2–1
W
6 Apr
vs Cambridge United
1–1
D
1.3Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Rotherham – last 6
LDWLWD
8 Aug
vs West Brom
1–4
L
4 Aug
vs Derby
1–1
D
28 Jul
@ Darlington 1883
2–0
W
25 Jul
vs Sheffield Utd
0–2
L
21 Jul
@ Alfreton Town
1–0
W
18 Jul
@ Matlock Town
1–1
D
1.0Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
50%Both scored
17%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Cheltenham and Rotherham.
What is the prediction for Cheltenham vs Rotherham?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 74% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.28.
Who will win Cheltenham vs Rotherham?
On our numbers Cheltenham have a 36% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Rotherham 41%.
How many goals will there be in Cheltenham vs Rotherham?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 49% likely and both teams score 59% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Cheltenham vs Rotherham?
Our predicted score is Cheltenham 1–1 Rotherham, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.6 goals in total.
When is Cheltenham vs Rotherham?
Cheltenham vs Rotherham (League Two) kicks off on Saturday 15 August 2026 at 15:00 (West Africa Time) at Whaddon Road.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
