Exeter City
- Exeter City have been in good form in recent weeks, avoiding defeat in their last 5 League One fixtures (W4, D1).
- Exeter City are sitting pretty in 10th place in League One after taking 36 points from their 26 matches this campaign.
- Gary Caldwell has done a good job since taking the reins in October 2022, installing a pragmatic and organised way of playing which has brought about recent results.
- Exeter’s strong home record is a result of being strong in defence and dangerous in transition, with the Grecians conceding an average of 0.67 goals per game at home this term.
- Caldwell’s men are unbeaten in their last 2 matches, registering a 3-0 victory over Stevenage and a 3-1 win away at Port Vale.
- Jayden Wareham is their main man up front, the young striker finding the net 10 times in 26 League One appearances, whilst Ilmari Niskanen is a creative spark in behind, providing 3 assists in the last 5 as the Grecians have scored 10 goals.
Rotherham United
- Rotherham United have had a poor run of late, failing to win any of their last 5 League One matches (D3, L2).
- Rotherham are in trouble, they sit 23rd in League One with just 25 points from 26 League One games so far this campaign.
- Matthew Hamshaw has overseen a change in approach since taking the helm in March 2025, instilling a high-energy, high-pressing approach to the game but is still searching for consistent wins.
- Rotherham’s last 2 games saw a 3-2 defeat away to Stockport County and a 1-1 home draw with AFC Wimbledon, with The Millers still searching for consistent results.
- Sam Nombe is Rotherham’s most dangerous player, the forward having found the net 6 times in just 11 League One games this term.
Key Players
- Jayden Wareham is their main man up front, the young striker finding the net 10 times in 26 League One appearances.
- Ilmari Niskanen is a creative spark in behind, providing 3 assists in the last 5 as the Grecians have scored 10 goals.
- Sam Nombe is Rotherham’s most dangerous player, the forward having found the net 6 times in just 11 League One games this term.
Betting Insights
- The hosts are favorites at 1.95, whilst Rotherham are outsiders at 4.1.
- With Rotherham conceding 21 goals from 13 away games and Exeter’s defence being rock-solid on their own patch, we’re confident that both sides will hit the back of the net in this game, with odds of 1.91 appealing.
Prediction
This tactical battle will be fascinating, but we think Exeter’s momentum and squad confidence will see them through against a Rotherham side who have struggled on the road all season.
