Sport Picks

Stadium Background

Darlington FC vs Rotherham - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions

World World

Club Friendly
Our Tip

Match Events

3' Event
Trialist
5' Event
Spence K.

AI Match Summary

The Club Friendly game between Darlington FC and Rotherham finished 0-2, a result that aligned with the model's pre-match lean toward Rotherham.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

29%
Darlington FC
20%
Draws
51%
Rotherham
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Rotherham

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

29% / Low Confidence
  • Darlington FC carry the better recent record into this one.
  • Darlington FC are the model's pick here, at 40%.
  • Regular Club Friendly form gives a decent read on both sides.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 31.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 14%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 71.4%
Darlington FC Clean Sheet 14%
Rotherham Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Darlington FC Rotherham
Matches Played 28 28
Wins 9 7
Draws 2 9
Losses 17 12
Goals Scored 1.32 0.96
Goals Conceded 1.89 1.5
Expected Goals (xG) 1.44 1.63
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Jul 28, 2026 Club Friendly
Darlington FC vs Rotherham
0:2
Feb 6, 2010 League Two
Darlington FC vs Rotherham
2:0
Jan 19, 2010 League Two
Rotherham vs Darlington FC
1:2
Jan 27, 2009 League Two
Darlington FC vs Rotherham
1:0
Dec 16, 2008 EFL Trophy
Rotherham vs Darlington FC
2:1

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Darlington FC Compare

Avg xG / game 1.11
Avg xA / game 0.72

Rotherham Compare

Top Goalscorer Trialist
1 Goals
Assists Leader Spence K.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.48
Avg xA / game 0.91

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Darlington FC 39 / 100
Rotherham 26 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Darlington FC Rotherham

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Darlington FC Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:1
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Darlington FC's goal record stands at 75% scoring rate across 28 recent games.

Defensive concern: Rotherham conceded in 79% of 28 recent games.

H2H data points to 2.20 goals as a typical output.

Darlington FC went unbeaten in 2 of their last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Darlington FC VS Rotherham
1.25 Goals Scored 1.13
2.13 Goals Conceded 1.63
88% Over 1.5 63%
63% Over 2.5 50%
25% Over 3.5 38%

Recent Form & Match History

Darlington FC

(Home)
03 Oct
Morecambe
3 : 0
Darlington FC
26 Sept
Darlington FC
1 : 1
Hebburn Town
19 Sept
Redcar Town
2 : 4
Darlington FC
12 Sept
Marine
2 : 1
Darlington FC
08 Sept
Chorley
5 : 2
Darlington FC
Page 1 of 6

Rotherham

(Away)
06 Oct
Rotherham
0 : 4
Bradford City
03 Oct
Exeter
1 : 0
Rotherham
26 Sept
Rotherham
1 : 1
Crewe
22 Sept
York City
1 : 2
Rotherham
19 Sept
Northampton
0 : 1
Rotherham
Page 1 of 6