Rotherham United
- Matt Hamshaw has done a good job since taking over the Millers on a permanent basis in April 2025 after steadying the ship as caretaker.
- He has instilled some defensive discipline, a high-intensity pressing game and a willingness to transition quickly from defense to attack that has seen his side show good form in recent months.
- Rotherham sit 14th in the standings on 24 points from 18 games - comfortably mid-table and well able to rise higher with another win here.
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Recent form:
- Unbeaten in five across all competitions.
- Thrashing Salford 7-2 in the EFL Trophy.
Blackpool
- Ian Evatt took over at Bloomfield Road in October 2025 and has attempted to rebuild the Seasiders’ identity around a patient, possession-based style of play, with a structured back three and plenty of width from his wing-backs when in possession.
- The visitors are in the relegation zone in 22nd place with 16 points from 18 games.
- Ashley Fletcher has been a good signing and leads the line with experience at this level, but Evatt is still waiting for his squad to click.
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Recent form:
- One draw and four defeats in their last five.
- 0-3 home defeat to Reading.
- 4-2 cup exit at Harrogate.
Head-to-Head
- This Rotherham United FC vs Blackpool FC prediction section highlights that Rotherham have the advantage in the recent head-to-head in League One.
- They beat Blackpool 2-1 at the New York Stadium in April 2025.
Key Players
- Kian Spence can score from distance or the wide areas where he operates.
- Ashley Fletcher leads Blackpool's line and scored the equaliser at Leyton Orient.
- Bailey Peacock-Farrell is keeping Blackpool in the contest with some big saves.
Betting Insights
- Rotherham United are slight favourites at 2.41.
- Blackpool are 2.99 to win, while the draw is 3.14.
- Backing under 2.5 goals at 1.73 is the top option in this game and is one of our recommended Rotherham United FC vs Blackpool FC betting tips.
Prediction
Draw , with a tight, tense contest and a likelihood of under 2.5 goals . In conclusion, our Rotherham United FC vs Blackpool FC betting tips highlight the potential for a low-scoring, hard-fought encounter.
