Cambridge United FC vs Rotherham United FC, League One 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Cambridge United FC vs Rotherham United FC — League One at Abbey Stadium.
- Cambridge United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Rotherham United FC 46 games · 41 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Darren Drysdale
- Assistant 1 Shaun Farrer (England)
- Assistant 2
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln City FC | 46 | 103 |
| 2 | Cardiff City FC | 46 | 91 |
| 3 | Stockport County FC | 46 | 77 |
| 4 | Bradford City AFC | 46 | 77 |
| 5 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 46 | 75 |
| 6 | Stevenage FC | 46 | 75 |
| 7 | Luton Town FC | 46 | 74 |
| 8 | Plymouth Argyle FC | 46 | 73 |
| 9 | Huddersfield Town AFC | 46 | 67 |
| 10 | Mansfield Town FC | 46 | 65 |
| 11 | Wycombe Wanderers FC | 46 | 63 |
| 12 | Reading FC | 46 | 63 |
| 13 | Blackpool FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Doncaster Rovers FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Barnsley FC | 46 | 59 |
| 16 | Wigan Athletic FC | 46 | 56 |
| 17 | Burton Albion FC | 46 | 54 |
| 18 | Peterborough United FC | 46 | 53 |
| 19 | AFC Wimbledon | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Leyton Orient FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | Exeter City FC | 46 | 49 |
| 22 | Port Vale FC | 46 | 42 |
| 23 | Rotherham United FC | 46 | 41 |
| 24 | Northampton Town FC | 46 | 35 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Oct | Rotherham United FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 28 Sep | Lincoln City FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 21 Sep | Wycombe Wanderers FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 14 Sep | Mansfield Town FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 31 Aug | Bristol Rovers FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 24 Aug | Blackpool FC | H | 4–4 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Oct | Cambridge United FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 28 Sep | Shrewsbury Town FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Sep | Birmingham City FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 14 Sep | Burton Albion FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 07 Sep | Charlton Athletic FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 31 Aug | Huddersfield Town AFC | H | 2–1 | W |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (3 games)
H2H (3 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: Cambridge United FC gets underway.
- 5' Cambridge United FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 5.
- 10' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 10 minutes.
- 15' It’s high time Steve Evans made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 20' Joe Rafferty has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 25' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 30' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 32' Cambridge United FC player sees a card in front of him.
- 37' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 42' Cambridge United FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 47' Rotherham United FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 52' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Cambridge United FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 57' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 62' It looks like no one’s ball. Rotherham United FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 64' That looks like a foul for a card for James Brophy.
- 69' Cambridge United FC is showing some good football. However, Cambridge United FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 74' The travelling Rotherham United FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 76' A meaty challenge results in booking for Dan N'Lundulu on 76.
- 81' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Rotherham United FC that had 357 games and scored 375 goals.
- 86' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Jamie McCart suffering a number of foals already.
- 87' The whistle greets Jonson Clarke-Harris as he departs to be replaced by Jack Holmes.
- 90' The referee calls foul for Ryan Loft. He receives a card.
- Another three points for Rotherham United FC.
Lineups
Cambridge United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 7
- 5
- 3
- 26
- 4
- 15
- 9
- 27
- 2
- 34
Bench
- 10
- 24
- 1
- 18
- 16
- 29
Coach
Garry Monk
Rotherham United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 6
- 1
-
12
Mallik Wilks ↓ Jordan Hugill 87'
- 2
- 17
- 9
- 24
- 30
- 3
- 21
Bench
- 8
-
10
Jordan Hugill ↑ 87'
- 20
- 14
- 16
- 27
-
23
Jack Holmes ↑ 87'
Coach
Steve Evans
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Sam Smith | 1 |
| Sam Nombe | 1 |
| Mallik Wilks | 1 |
| Hakeem Odoffin | 1 |
| Ryan Loft | 1 |
| Ben Wiles | 1 |
| Freddie Ladapo | 1 |
| Daniel Barlaser | 1 |
Head to Head
Cambridge United FC Form
2024-10-01
Cambridge United FC
0–1
Rotherham United FC
L
2024-09-28
Cambridge United FC
0–2
Lincoln City FC
L
2024-09-21
Wycombe Wanderers FC
2–1
Cambridge United FC
L
2024-09-14
Mansfield Town FC
2–1
Cambridge United FC
L
2024-08-31
Bristol Rovers FC
2–0
Cambridge United FC
L
2024-08-24
Cambridge United FC
4–4
Blackpool FC
D
Rotherham United FC Form
2024-10-01
Cambridge United FC
0–1
Rotherham United FC
W
2024-09-28
Shrewsbury Town FC
1–1
Rotherham United FC
D
2024-09-21
Rotherham United FC
0–2
Birmingham City FC
L
2024-09-14
Rotherham United FC
2–2
Burton Albion FC
D
2024-09-07
Charlton Athletic FC
1–1
Rotherham United FC
D
2024-08-31
Rotherham United FC
2–1
Huddersfield Town AFC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.97
Cambridge United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.4
Rotherham United FC xG
I would bet for:
Rotherham United FC or Draw 74% + Under 2.5 goals 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Rotherham United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.37
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 2.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 3.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
Cambridge United FC or Draw
55%
Draw or Rotherham United FC
74%
Cambridge United FC or Rotherham United FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.6%
0 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
11.5%
0 – 2
8.9%
1 – 2
8.6%
1 – 0
7.9%
2 – 1
5.9%
2 – 2
4.3%
2 – 0
4.2%
0 – 3
4.1%
1 – 3
4.1%
2 – 3
2.1%
Asian Handicap — Cambridge United FC
| Handicap | Cambridge United FC covers | Push | Rotherham United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 7% | 91% |
| -1.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -1 | 9% | 15% | 75% |
| -0.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| +0.5 | 55% | — | 45% |
| +1 | 55% | 23% | 22% |
| +1.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +2 | 78% | 14% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
Cambridge United FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Rotherham United FC keeps clean sheet
38%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.