Blackpool
- The head-to-head and recent form of Blackpool and Rotherham makes this a fascinating contest, with Blackpool the slight favorites at 2.12 compared to 3.35 for Rotherham and 3.3 for the draw in League One’s early-season relegation dogfight.
- Blackpool’s recent form has been mixed but they seem to be trending up with three wins and a draw from their last five games, culminating in the statement 3-0 win over Rotherham on 10 December.
- His back three, possession-based system with wing-backs that overload the wide areas is a marked change of style from his predecessor and has encouraged a more progressive style of play in the team.
- The Seasiders still have problems at the back, but Evatt’s side are getting better at breaking lines with the ball and dominating teams in terms of possession, pressing structure and tempo.
- Their scoring rate has gone up, especially over the last month when they have bagged 11 goals in five games in all competitions, including a 4-1 FA Cup win and 2-0 victory at Wigan in League One.
Rotherham
- Rotherham United sit mid-table in the League One table with about 24 points, but they have not won any of their last five matches, suffering three straight defeats in December, and conceding seven goals.
- They are in danger of slipping out of the top half of the table and will be desperate for a win on Monday to halt their slide.
Head-to-Head
Blackpool FC and Rotherham United have met five times across all competitions, splitting the spoils two apiece with a draw, but Blackpool won 3-0 away in League One on 10 Dec 2025.
Blackpool
- Evatt has brought the best out of Tom Bloxham, who has scored in December and is an effective link between attack and defence, and Josh Bowler, who can deliver from wide areas.
- Ashley Fletcher is Blackpool’s key player at the moment and is the biggest threat in the opposition box, having scored in both of his side’s league wins this month.
- Scott Banks adds creativity and can get at wing-backs, but Rotherham have a huge job to do on Monday, while Blackpool can win this to really put some distance between the teams in the table.
Rotherham
- Jordan Hugill is expected to lead the line for the Millers with Sam Nombe’s fitness in doubt.
- He will need to provide a physical presence and hold-up play for Rotherham with Josh Benson and Ar’jany Martha offering energy and goal threat from wide and central areas.
- Benson has got off the mark for the season in the FA Cup and should give the team a boost.
- Cameron Dawson’s experience and leadership in goal has been vital during their more resilient spells and the visit to Bloomfield Road should suit his style as the ball can be a little slippery on the ground in the cold, wet winter weather.
Betting Insights
- Both Teams to Score at even odds looks attractive for this one given Blackpool’s sudden goal-spree and Rotherham’s injury-hit defensive line.
- Market pricing gives Blackpool 2.12, Rotherham 3.35 and the draw 3.3, reflecting a tight contest.
Prediction
The draw will be a more likely result than the odds suggest due to the tightness of the game and both teams’ tendency to drift, but Blackpool can nick it, 2-1 .
