Rotherham United vs West Bromwich Albion prediction 08.08.2026 | EFL Cup

Rotherham United prepares for this one on the back of a hard-fought pre-season campaign containing two wins, three draws, and one defeat.

The Millers completed their summer warm-ups with a 1-1 draw against Derby County. Alex Bruce's men must improve on last season's League Cup performance, where they beat Salford City on penalties before a second-round exit against Barnsley.

On home soil, the club wrapped up their previous relegation-plagued campaign on an incredibly poor note, enduring a painful six-match winless streak at the AESSEAL New York Stadium.

To spark an immediate turnaround in League Two, management completed the vital signing of veteran striker Tom Bradshaw alongside marquee forward Paul Mullin to heavily bolster their frontline options.

West Bromwich Albion prepares for this one on the back of a highly dominant pre-season campaign where they secured four consecutive warm-up victories.

The Baggies wrapped up their summer schedule on an emphatic note, cruising past Peterborough United 2-0 following earlier comprehensive triumphs over Bromley and Sheffield Wednesday.

James Morrison's men will look to better last year's disappointing League Cup run, which shockingly ended in an early exit during the first round of the tournament.

Away from home, the club found a solid rhythm toward the tail-end of their previous Championship campaign, suffering just one defeat in their final six matches outside The Hawthorns.

To inject fresh energy into the squad, management completed the vital summer signing of prolific young forward Jimmy-Jay Morgan. However, the team will be forced to move forward completely without the presence of former forward Daryl Dike, who departed the club permanently over the summer window to return to MLS.