Bet with Freshbet →Played: final score 2–1. The tip and analysis below are as they were before kick-off.
It is Swindon Town against Rotherham on 31 October 2026 · 15:00 at County Ground (Swindon), and I. Searle will referee. This one looks too close to call. Below you can read our tip, the result probabilities, team news and analysis.
Swindon Town vs Rotherham: analysis of the match
What our tip is based on
- Table. Swindon Town are 13th in the table, on 19 points after 14 matches (5W 4D 5L), and Rotherham are 22nd, on 12 points (2W 6D 6L).
- Attack and defence. On average Swindon Town score 1.0 goals a match in the competition and concede 1.2; for Rotherham the figures are 1.3 scored and 1.8 conceded.
- Form in the competition. Swindon Town: 4W 4D 5L, goals 13–16; Rotherham: 2W 6D 5L, goals 17–23.
- Head to head. From 6 meetings: 5 wins for Swindon Town, 1 win for Rotherham and 0 draws, with the goals at 14–7.
What to expect
We see an evenly matched game, with a 2–1 score estimate, roughly 3 goals in all, and 1–1 (11.7%) the most probable single result. Goals at both ends are likely in an open game.
In the goals market we pick Under 3.5 goals (odds 1.45), and we rate it at 66%. Our numbers give both teams scoring a 58% chance and more than 2.5 goals a 54% chance.
Prediction summary
- Meetings: 6; Swindon Town 5 wins, 0 draws, Rotherham 1 win.
- An average of 3.5 goals per meeting between these teams.
- In the competition, goals scored–conceded: Swindon Town 13–16, Rotherham 17–23.
- Expected: roughly 3 goals; over 2.5 goals: 54%.
- Out: Swindon Town 0, Rotherham 0.
Alternative tip: BTTS – yes
Alternative tip: BTTS – yes (probability 58%, best price 1.62). With roughly 3 goals expected, it fits the picture.
Absences
Absent for Swindon Town: no absences. Absent for Rotherham: no absences. Team news may change, so check it again before kick-off.
Swindon Town vs Rotherham: compare the odds
| Match result | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best price | 2.35 | 3.66 | 2.99 |
| Market average | 2.29 | 3.49 | 2.84 |
| Lowest odds | 2.25 | 3.12 | 2.46 |
| Goals | Best | Average | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 1.5 goals | 1.24 | 1.21 | 76.9% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 1.73 | 1.72 | 54.5% |
| Under 2.5 goals | 2.15 | 2.06 | 45.5% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 2.80 | 2.73 | 33.9% |
| BTTS – yes | 1.62 | 1.59 | 58.3% |
| BTTS – no | 2.30 | 2.23 | 41.7% |
Prices from several bookmakers, combined and updated 31/10/26, 13:41. They are for guidance and can differ at any one operator. Margin, on average: 7.7%.
At a glance
- Likely result: Swindon Town 1–1 Rotherham, roughly 3 goals in total.
- Table: Swindon Town 13th (19 points), Rotherham 22nd (12 points).
- Form in the competition: Swindon Town 4W 4D 5L (13:16), Rotherham 2W 6D 5L (17:23).
- H2H: 6 matches: Swindon Town 5W 0D 1L, goals 14–7.
- Absences: Swindon Town 0, Rotherham 0.
Who will win Swindon Town vs Rotherham?
Our estimate uses odds from several bookmakers after removing the margin. It does not guarantee any result.
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Swindon Town vs Rotherham: team news and absences
Swindon Town
- No reported absences
Rotherham
- No reported absences
Changes are possible before kick-off.
Standings and form
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Salford City | 14 | 10-1-3 | 25:15 | 31 |
| 2 |  Barnet | 13 | 7-5-1 | 28:18 | 26 |
| 3 |  Walsall | 13 | 5-7-1 | 21:12 | 22 |
| 4 |  Crewe | 14 | 5-7-2 | 17:17 | 22 |
| 5 |  Cheltenham | 14 | 6-3-5 | 23:25 | 21 |
| 6 |  Grimsby | 14 | 5-5-4 | 24:18 | 20 |
| 7 |  York | 14 | 5-5-4 | 24:21 | 20 |
| 8 |  Gillingham | 14 | 5-5-4 | 20:19 | 20 |
| 9 |  Accrington ST | 14 | 4-7-3 | 23:17 | 19 |
| 10 |  Chesterfield | 14 | 5-4-5 | 24:21 | 19 |
| 11 |  Tranmere | 14 | 4-7-3 | 19:17 | 19 |
| 12 |  Exeter City | 14 | 5-4-5 | 11:9 | 19 |
| 13 | Swindon Town | 14 | 5-4-5 | 15:17 | 19 |
| 14 |  Newport County | 14 | 4-6-4 | 20:17 | 18 |
| 15 |  Shrewsbury | 14 | 5-3-6 | 17:22 | 18 |
| 16 |  Fleetwood Town | 14 | 4-5-5 | 18:18 | 17 |
| 17 |  Bristol Rovers | 14 | 5-1-8 | 17:23 | 16 |
| 18 |  Oldham | 14 | 4-3-7 | 15:19 | 15 |
| 19 |  Port Vale | 12 | 4-3-5 | 10:14 | 15 |
| 20 |  Rochdale | 14 | 4-3-7 | 17:26 | 15 |
| 21 |  Northampton | 13 | 3-5-5 | 9:10 | 14 |
| 22 | Rotherham | 14 | 2-6-6 | 18:25 | 12 |
| 23 |  Colchester | 13 | 2-6-5 | 12:19 | 12 |
| 24 |  Crawley Town | 12 | 2-3-7 | 13:21 | 9 |
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Questions and answers
What do we tip for Swindon Town vs Rotherham?
Draw or Rotherham (X2) (1.65); Under 3.5 goals (1.45).
Who will win Swindon Town vs Rotherham?
We estimate: Swindon Town win 41%, draw 27%, Rotherham win 33%.
Where and when is the game being played?
Date: 31 October 2026, kick-off: 15:00, venue: County Ground, Swindon. Referee: I. Searle.
Who will be missing?
Swindon Town: no absences. Rotherham: no absences. Changes are possible before kick-off.
Will the match produce over 2.5 goals?
We estimate over 2.5 goals at 54% (odds 1.73); for fewer than 2.5 the figure is 46% (odds 2.15).
Will both teams score?
By our estimate, both teams score with a probability of 58% (odds 1.62).
Which correct score is the likeliest?
We rate 1–1 as most likely (11.7%), then 2–1 (8.8%) and 1–0 (8.7%).
What are your predictions based on?
We start from the prices of several bookmakers, remove their margin and average them to get probabilities; a Poisson distribution then gives us the expected goals and the most probable scores. Form, head to head and absences appear on the page as extra context. We publish predictions purely as information, and none of them promises a winning outcome.
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