Rotherham United vs Mansfield Town Prediction and Betting Tips | 4th January 2026

A beleaguered Rotherham United side host Mansfield Town in the Football League One on Sunday, desperate to end their treacherous run in the competition. Since the start of December, the Millers have lost six league games in a row and have gone their last nine without a win.

The dramatic slump in form has seen them drop to 22nd place in the League One standings with 24 points from as many games.

Having been relegated from the Championship in 2024, Rotherham finished in the bottom half of the league standings last season at 13th. But this term, things have gone from bad to worse, as the side could drop into the fourth tier this summer if they continue the way they are right now.

Mansfield Town have fared better in comparison. After narrowly surviving a second consecutive relegation last season, the club has posted improved results this time around.

Moreover, the Stags are currently flying after winning their last three league matches. They fought back against Barnsley from two goals down to win 3-2 before narrowly seeing off Bolton Wanderers 1-0 and then cruising past Bradford City in a comprehensive 3-0 victory.

Mansfield Town's surge in form has seen them climb to ninth place on the League One standings with 32 points, six off the promotion playoff spots.

Rotherham United vs Mansfield Town Head-To-Head and Key Numbers

• There have been 68 clashes between the sides in the past, with Rotherham United winning nearly half the occasions at 32 and losing 19 times.
• After three consecutive draws between them in 1997-98, Rotherham and Mansfield have drawn just once from their next 11 meetings.
• After four consecutive wins between September 2007 and August 2024, Mansfield Town have failed to win their next three against Rotherham.
• Rotherham have lost their last six League One games in a row and remain winless in their last nine.

Rotherham United vs Mansfield Town Prediction

It's a clash of two sides on a contrasting run of form, with Rotherham stuck in a rut and Mansfield surging towards the playoff spots. This is a good opportunity for them to end their three-game winless run in the fixture and return to winning ways.

Prediction: Rotherham United 1-2 Mansfield Town

Rotherham United vs Mansfield Town Betting Tips

Tip 1 - Result: Mansfield Town to win

Tip 2 - Goals over/under 2.5: Over 2.5 goals

Tip 3 - Both teams to score: Yes

Edited by Peter P