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Brentford FC vs Rotherham United FC, Championship 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

Championship · 2018-19
Sat 4 Aug 2018 · 14:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

Brentford FC vs Rotherham United FCChampionship .

Match Details

  • Referee Robert Jones
  • Referee Oliver Langford
  • Referee Ian Cooper
  • Referee Jonathan Hunt

Head-to-Head

4
Brentford FC 4 games · Avg 3.8 goals Rotherham United FC

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
04 Aug Rotherham United FC H 5–1 W
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
04 Aug Brentford FC A 1–5 L

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' KICK OFF: Rotherham United FC gets underway.
  • 4' The France Neal Maupay breaks the deadlock on 4 minutes. 1-0!
  • 9' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Richard Wood.
  • 14' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 19' The energy levels are beginning to show. Dean Smith might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 24' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Brentford FC and Rotherham United FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 29' Marek Rodak has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 357 appearances.
  • 34' The travelling Rotherham United FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 39' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 39 minutes.
  • 43' Rotherham United FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 43.
  • 44' A stunning finish from Sergi Canos — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 48' GOAL! Ollie Watkins scores on 48. Assisted by Neal Maupay
  • 53' The 32-year-old Daniel Bentley has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 57' Kyle Vassell is ready to make an impact after coming on for David Ball at the 57 minute mark.
  • 60' GOAL! Neal Maupay fires home to make it 4-0!
  • 65' Richard Wood has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 67' Another change for Rotherham United FC made on 67 minute. Michael Smith leaves to be changed by Ben Wiles.
  • 68' A tactical swap from Brentford FCAlan Judge on, Neal Maupay off on 68 minutes.
  • 71' It is a substitution in Rotherham United FC team. Joe Newell is replaced by Ryan Williams on 71 minute.
  • 76' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 80' The crowd applauds Ollie Watkins as he leaves the pitch. Kamohelo Mokotjo steps in for Brentford FC.
  • 85' Kyle Vassell, a Northern Ireland , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 89' The deadlock is broken! Lewis MacLeod gets on the scoresheet on 89 minutes.
  • 90' The deadlock is broken! Will Vaulks gets on the scoresheet on 90 minutes.
  • Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 5-1.

Lineups

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
3.25 Brentford FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.05 Rotherham United FC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 78% + Brentford FC to win 71%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Brentford FC71% Draw16% Rotherham United FC13%
Actual: Brentford FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes62% 0% No38%
Avg goals/match: 4.3
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 98%
2%
± 1.5 92%
8%
± 2.5 78%
22%
± 3.5 60%
40%
± 4.5 41%
59%

Double Chance

Brentford FC or Draw
87%
Draw or Rotherham United FC
29%
Brentford FC or Rotherham United FC
84%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Brentford FC60% Draw30% Rotherham United FC10%
Actual: Brentford FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
3 – 1
8%
3 – 0
7.8%
2 – 1
7.5%
2 – 0
7.5%
4 – 1
6.4%
4 – 0
6.2%
1 – 1
5.4%
1 – 0
4.5%
5 – 1
Actual
3 – 2
4.1%
5 – 0
4%
2 – 2
3.9%

Asian Handicap — Brentford FC

Handicap Brentford FC covers Push Rotherham United FC covers
-2.5 41% 59%
-2 41% 20% 40%
-1.5 60% 40%
-1 60% 18% 22%
-0.5 78% 22%
+0.5 91% 9%
+1 91% 6% 3%
+1.5 97% 3%
+2 97% 2% 1%
+2.5 99% 1%

Clean Sheet

Brentford FC keeps clean sheet
36%
Rotherham United FC keeps clean sheet
5%

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.