ENGLISH LEAGUE ONE BETTING PREVIEW - CARDIFF CITY VS ROTHERHAM UTD

English League One

2025-08-16 - Cardiff City vs Rotherham Utd

A Sports Betting Preview by ArmchairPunter

Cardiff City v Rotherham United
Football : England: League One
Venue: Cardiff City Stadium
Saturday 16th August 2025, 1500hrs (GMT)

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Cardiff City were amongst the pre-season favourites for promotion from League One this season after suffering relegation from the Championship at the end of last term, and The Bluebirds have started this new third tier campaign in positive fashion.

An opening day 2-1 home win against Peterborough United was followed up with a solid point in a 0-0 draw away from home at Port Vale, handing the Welsh hosts four points from their opening two games - so far so good.

Cardiff City manager Brian Barry-Murphy will be urging his players to grab another three points when they welcome Rotherham United to the Cardiff City Stadium this Saturday afternoon as the Welsh hosts look to continue their early momentum.

A 2-1 home win against Swindon Town in midweek in the EFL Cup will also give Cardiff City a timely boost.

Rotherham United opened their League One campaign in positive fashion with a 2-1 home win against Port Vale but last Saturday The Millers were dealt a disappointing 1-0 loss on the road at Stevenage leaving the Yorkshire club in 15th place in the early League One standings.

Rotherham also progressed through to the next round of the EFL Cup in midweek but only by the skin of their teeth against League Two opposition Salford City as The Millers prevailed on penalties.

A poor away record of 5-6-12 19/29 in last season’s League One campaign following relegation from the Championship season before last suggests Matthew Hamshaw’s side could be up against it when they make their way to Wales this Saturday.

The Betting Verdict

Cardiff City have won three of the last four meetings on home soil against Rotherham United and The Bluebirds look set for further success here as well.

The Pick :

Cardiff City 1-0 Rotherham Utd

HANDICAP BETTING :

Take Cardiff City AH-0.25 at odds of 1.53 with Bet365