Salford City vs Rotherham United - Carabao Cup Match
Betting Odds
1
2.80
35.7%
X
3.80
26.3%
2
2.35
42.5%
Match Details
Match Preview
Salford City vs Rotherham United Preview: Carabao Cup Clash
Salford City will host Rotherham United at The Peninsula Stadium on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 21:45 UTC in what promises to be an exciting Carabao Cup encounter. Both sides will be looking to secure all three points as they continue their campaign this season.
Current Form & Recent Results
Salford City head into this game in strong form, collecting 3 wins from their last 5 outings.
Rotherham United have struggled for consistency lately, managing just 0 wins from 5 games while suffering 3 defeats. They'll be eager to turn their fortunes around.
Head-to-Head Record
The head-to-head record is evenly balanced between these two sides, with Salford City winning 1, Rotherham United winning 1, and 1 matches ending in draws from their last 3 encounters.
Expected Tactics & Formations
Salford City are expected to line up in a 3-5-2 formation, while Rotherham United will likely deploy a 4-2-3-1 system. The tactical battle between these two setups could prove decisive in determining the outcome.
Match Officials
E. Duckworth will be the referee for this fixture.
Match Prediction & Analysis
With home advantage and strong recent form, Salford City will be the clear favorites heading into this match. However, Rotherham United cannot be written off entirely and could pose problems on the counter-attack. Expect the hosts to dominate possession and create the better chances.
Key Facts
- Kick-off: Tuesday, August 12, 2025, 21:45 UTC
- Venue: The Peninsula Stadium
- Competition: Carabao Cup
- H2H Record (Last 3): Salford City 1W - 1D - 1W Rotherham United
- Referee: E. Duckworth

