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Rotherham vs Chesterfield - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions

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League Two Aesseal New York Stadium, Rotherham
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Match Events

12' Event
Tavares F.
Assist: Otoo E.
17'
Cover B.
18'
Bonis L.

AI Match Summary

The League Two game between Rotherham and Chesterfield finished 2-1, 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

31%
Rotherham
15%
Draws
54%
Chesterfield
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Chesterfield

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

54% / Medium Confidence
  • Chesterfield carry the better recent record into this one.
  • Chesterfield are the model's pick here, at 80%.
  • This is a straightforward league game — the season-long numbers should hold up.
  • Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.
  • History favors Rotherham here — 4 wins from the last 5 head-to-heads.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 98%
Over 1.5 Goals 87.5%
Over 2.5 Goals 25%
Over 3.5 Goals 22%
Over 4.5 Goals 10%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 33.6%
Rotherham Clean Sheet 13%
Chesterfield Clean Sheet 68%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Rotherham Chesterfield
Matches Played 29 29
Wins 7 14
Draws 9 7
Losses 13 8
Goals Scored 0.93 1.52
Goals Conceded 1.62 1.17
Expected Goals (xG) 1.56 1.69
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Aug 29, 2026 League Two
Rotherham vs Chesterfield
2:1
Jan 14, 2025 EFL Trophy
Chesterfield vs Rotherham
0:1
Jul 20, 2019 Club Friendly
Chesterfield vs Rotherham
1:2
Oct 3, 2017 EFL Trophy
Rotherham vs Chesterfield
1:2
Jul 25, 2017 Club Friendly
Chesterfield vs Rotherham
1:3

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Rotherham Compare

Top Goalscorer Tavares F.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Mullin P.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.2
Avg xA / game 0.78

Chesterfield Compare

Avg xG / game 1.54
Avg xA / game 0.94

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Rotherham 11 / 100
Chesterfield 86 / 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
Rotherham Chesterfield

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Chesterfield Win (2)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals or BTTS No
Correct Score 0:1
BTTS Outcome No (NG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Rotherham scored in 66% of their last 29 games.

Defensive concern: Chesterfield conceded in 69% of 29 recent games.

Historical meetings average 2.80 goals per match.

Rotherham has registered 3 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.

Scoring Trends

Rotherham VS Chesterfield
1.5 Goals Scored 2.13
1.25 Goals Conceded 1.63
75% Over 1.5 100%
50% Over 2.5 75%
25% Over 3.5 25%

Recent Form & Match History

Rotherham

(Home)
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
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Chesterfield

(Away)
03 Oct
Chesterfield
4 : 2
Tranmere
26 Sept
Cheltenham
2 : 1
Chesterfield
22 Sept
Chesterfield
2 : 1
Port Vale
19 Sept
Chesterfield
2 : 0
York City
15 Sept
Chesterfield
5 : 3
Manchester City U21
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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Salford 9 5 1 3 13:10 16
2 Barnet 7 4 3 0 17:10 15
3 Crewe 9 3 6 0 11:7 15
4 Cheltenham 9 4 3 2 16:14 15
5 Bristol Rovers 9 5 0 4 14:14 15
6 York City 8 4 2 2 16:10 14
7 Walsall 8 3 5 0 11:5 14
8 Chesterfield 9 4 2 3 15:12 14
9 Grimsby 9 3 4 2 13:10 13
10 Gillingham 9 3 4 2 11:9 13
11 Rochdale 9 4 1 4 10:11 13
12 Tranmere 9 2 5 2 12:12 11
13 Swindon 9 3 2 4 9:13 11
14 Shrewsbury 9 3 2 4 9:14 11
15 Newport 9 2 4 3 12:12 10
16 Accrington 9 2 4 3 13:14 10
17 Rotherham 9 2 4 3 11:12 10
18 Fleetwood Town 9 2 4 3 9:10 10
19 Colchester 8 2 4 2 10:12 10
20 Exeter 9 2 3 4 5:6 9
21 Oldham 8 2 1 5 9:13 7
22 Northampton 7 1 3 3 3:6 6
23 Port Vale 7 1 2 4 3:9 5
24 Crawley Town 7 1 1 5 6:13 4
Promotion - League One 2027/2028 (Main)
Promotion - League Two (Play Offs)
Relegation - National League 2027/2028 (Main)