Predictions for the League Two game Swindon Town vs. Rotherham United
Swindon Town - Rotherham United betting tip & best odds | 31.10.2026
Swindon Town host Rotherham United at the Nigel Eady County Ground on Saturday, 31 October 2026, with kick-off at 16:00 in League Two’s 14th matchday. Referee Isaac Searle will oversee a meeting between a home side sitting 14th on 16 points and visitors in 22nd with 12.
Our betting tips for Swindon vs Rotherham
- Home win – Swindon Town (Tip 1) at 2.35
Swindon are the stronger pick in this 1/X/2 market. Their 14th-place position and four wins give them a modest edge over Rotherham, who have won only twice and sit 22nd. The home side’s record at the Nigel Eady County Ground is a further reason to back them: three wins, two draws and just one defeat in six league matches. Rotherham’s away form has been less convincing, with four losses from six trips. Swindon have also won four of the last five meetings, adding support to this home-win betting tip. - Both teams to score – Yes at 1.60
Rotherham have scored 17 goals in 13 league matches, while Swindon have conceded 16. The visitors’ defensive record is vulnerable, with 23 goals allowed, but they showed they can still find the net in their latest match, a 3–3 draw against Shrewsbury Town. Swindon’s recent 0–0 result is a reminder that goals are not guaranteed, yet the contrasting defensive numbers and Rotherham’s scoring output make “Yes” a reasonable second sports betting tip.
For betting tips today, these are the two angles we favour: Swindon’s home advantage and the possibility that both sides get on the scoresheet. As with any football bets today, odds can change and no outcome is certain.
Best odds and bookmaker options
The best listed price for a Swindon win is 2.35 with Mozzart, while Bet365 offers 3.50 for the draw. Rotherham’s away win is available at 2.90 with Paripesa. In the goals market, Paripesa lists both teams to score – Yes at 1.60, and Bet365 offers No at 2.25. Our experience comparing bookmakers is that prices and availability can vary, so it is sensible to check the current market before placing a bet. For more options, see our best betting sites. Odds are subject to change.
Swindon Town performance check
Swindon arrive after a 0–0 away draw against Bristol Rovers, a result that extended a mixed run rather than providing a clear surge in momentum. Across their last five matches in all competitions, Ian Holloway’s side have recorded one win, two draws and two defeats. Their league record stands at four wins, four draws and five losses, with 13 goals scored and 16 conceded. That leaves them 14th on 16 points, four ahead of Rotherham.
The home numbers are more encouraging. Swindon have taken three wins and two draws from six league matches at the Nigel Eady County Ground, losing only once. Their overall scoring total is not especially high, but home performances have given them a useful platform. Against a Rotherham side that has struggled on the road, Swindon will look to make the most of familiar surroundings and turn territorial pressure into chances.
Rotherham United’s current form
Rotherham’s latest outing was an entertaining 3–3 home draw with Shrewsbury Town. Alex Bruce’s side found the net three times, but conceding three also underlined a defensive concern that has been present throughout the campaign. They have scored 17 goals and allowed 23 in 13 league games, a record that points to matches where attacking contribution may be offset by instability at the back.
The Millers have two wins, six draws and five defeats, leaving them 22nd on 12 points. Their recent five-match sequence in all competitions is winless: two draws and three defeats. Away from home, the record is particularly challenging, with one win, one draw and four losses. Rotherham’s ability to score means they should not be dismissed, but they will need a more secure defensive display if they are to take points from Swindon.
The last direct duels
Swindon have had the upper hand in the recent head-to-head record, winning four of the last five meetings in all competitions. Rotherham have won once, and there have been no draws across that sample. The most recent all-competitions meeting finished 2–1 after extra time, with Swindon winning away after the sides had been level at 1–1 at the end of regular time. The latest League Two meeting also ended 2–1 in Swindon’s favour away from home.
Those results offer a useful historical reference, though they do not guarantee the same outcome this time. The pattern does, however, strengthen the case for Swindon, especially when combined with their better home record and Rotherham’s away difficulties.
Match conclusion and prediction
Swindon have the more favourable setting and the stronger recent head-to-head record, while Rotherham’s lower league position and poor away returns make the visitors a harder side to trust. The hosts have not been in outstanding form, and their recent 0–0 draw shows that their attack can stall. Still, their home record provides a convincing basis for making them favourites in this matchup.
Rotherham have enough attacking output to threaten, particularly after scoring three in their latest game, but their 23 goals conceded suggest Swindon should get opportunities. Our main prediction is a Swindon Town home win, with both teams to score as a secondary option. A 2–1 home result would fit the balance of the available form and matchup data, although bettors should remember that football outcomes remain uncertain.
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Performance
Swindon Town performance of the last 5 home matches
Rotherham United performance of the last 5 away matches
Current Standing
| POS | TEAM | PTS | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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1
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Salford City
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28 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 23 | 14 | 9 |
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2
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Barnet FC
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25 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 27 | 17 | 10 |
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3
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Cheltenham Town
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21 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 22 | 22 | 0 |
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4
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Crewe Alexandra
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21 | 13 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
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5
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York City
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20 | 13 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 22 | 16 | 6 |
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6
|
Walsall FC
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19 | 12 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 18 | 11 | 7 |
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7
|
Chesterfield FC
|
19 | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 24 | 21 | 3 |
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8
|
Exeter City
|
19 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 7 | 3 |
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9
|
Accrington Stanley
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18 | 13 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 22 | 16 | 6 |
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10
|
Newport County
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18 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 20 | 17 | 3 |
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11
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Shrewsbury Town
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18 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 16 | 20 | -4 |
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12
|
Grimsby Town
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17 | 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 19 | 16 | 3 |
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13
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Gillingham FC
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17 | 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 18 | 18 | 0 |
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14
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Tranmere Rovers
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16 | 13 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
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15
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Swindon Town
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16 | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 13 | 16 | -3 |
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16
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Bristol Rovers
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16 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 16 | 20 | -4 |
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17
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Rochdale AFC
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15 | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 15 | 22 | -7 |
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18
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Fleetwood Town
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14 | 13 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 15 | 17 | -2 |
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19
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Northampton Town
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13 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
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20
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Oldham Athletic
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12 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 14 | 18 | -4 |
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21
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Colchester United
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12 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 11 | 16 | -5 |
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22
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Rotherham United
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12 | 13 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 17 | 23 | -6 |
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23
|
Port Vale FC
|
12 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 12 | -6 |
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24
|
Crawley Town
|
6 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 12 | 21 | -9 |
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