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Doncaster Rovers FC vs Rotherham United FC, League One 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON

League One · 2019-20
Sat 7 Sep 2019 · 11:30 UTC HT 45+4' · FT 45+7'

Overview

Match Preview

Doncaster Rovers FC vs Rotherham United FC — League One .

Match Details

  • Referee Paul Newhouse
  • Referee Matthew Parry
  • Referee Martin Coy
  • Referee James Bell

Head-to-Head

3
2
Doncaster Rovers FC 5 games · Avg 2.8 goals Rotherham United FC

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
07 Sep Rotherham United FC H 2–1 W
24 Aug Lincoln City FC H 2–1 W
17 Aug Fleetwood Town FC H 3–2 W
10 Aug Rochdale AFC A 1–1 D
03 Aug Gillingham FC H 1–1 D
17 May Charlton Athletic FC A 3–2 W
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
07 Sep Doncaster Rovers FC A 1–2 L
31 Aug Tranmere Rovers FC H 1–1 D
17 Aug Burton Albion FC A 1–0 W
10 Aug Lincoln City FC H 0–2 L
03 Aug AFC Wimbledon A 2–1 W
05 May Middlesbrough FC H 1–2 L

Key Stats

40% Both Teams to Score
H2H (5 games)
60% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
31% Clean Sheets
Doncaster Rovers FC this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Doncaster Rovers FC
0-15
2/1
16-30
1/3
31-45
2/3
46-60
2/4
61-75
2/6
76+
5/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Doncaster Rovers FC
Owen Bailey 3 G
Isaac Hutchinson 2 G
Jack Senior 2 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' We are underway at . The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 5' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Paul Warne will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 10' Both keepers have barely been tested. Doncaster Rovers FC and Rotherham United FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 15' The home supporters are growing impatient. Doncaster Rovers FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 20' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Michael Ihiekwe made 232 appearances and scored 15 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 25' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 30' With 0 assists to his name this season, Kazaiah Sterling is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Doncaster Rovers FC.
  • 35' Rotherham United FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 37' Jake Hastie adds to his 0 season tally! Rotherham United FC lead 0-1 — and this changes everything.
  • 42' Doncaster Rovers FC have won 280 goals from 249 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 43' Rotherham United FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 45' The referee shows Doncaster Rovers FC player a Yellow card on 45.
  • 46' Niall Ennis has so much to prove this time. He replaces Kazaiah Sterling on 46 minute.
  • 51' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 56' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 57' Matthew Olosunde has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 57.
  • 61' Kieran Sadlier has so much to prove this time. He replaces Alfie May on 61 minute.
  • 66' James Coppinger is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 69' Matty Crooks is replacing Shaun MacDonald for the Rotherham United FC side.
  • 74' Over 74 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 76' It is a substitution in Rotherham United FC team. Jake Hastie is replaced by Joe Mattock on 76 minute.
  • 80' The Rotherham United FC bench stirs into life. Carlton Morris is withdrawn and Michael Smith gets his opportunity.
  • 81' Jon Taylor makes way for Matty Blair at the 81 minute mark. A tactical switch from Doncaster Rovers FC.
  • 86' England international Ben Whiteman has been a key figure this campaign — 1 goals and 2 assists in the Array this season.
  • 88' Ben Whiteman adds to his 1 season tally! Doncaster Rovers FC lead 2-1 — and this changes everything.
  • Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 2-1 draw is a fair result on the day.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.56 Doncaster Rovers FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.12 Rotherham United FC xG
I would bet for: Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.

Match Result

✓ Correct
Doncaster Rovers FC50% Draw26% Rotherham United FC24%
Actual: Doncaster Rovers FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes54% 0% No46%
Avg goals/match: 2.68
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 75%
25%
± 2.5 50%
50%
± 3.5 28%
72%
± 4.5 14%
86%

Double Chance

Doncaster Rovers FC or Draw
76%
Draw or Rotherham United FC
50%
Doncaster Rovers FC or Rotherham United FC
74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Doncaster Rovers FC33% Draw47% Rotherham United FC20%
Actual: Rotherham United FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.9%
1 – 0
9.7%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
8.8%
2 – 0
8.1%
0 – 1
6.7%
1 – 2
6.5%
2 – 2
5.1%
3 – 1
4.7%
0 – 2
4.2%
3 – 0
4.1%
3 – 2
2.7%

Asian Handicap — Doncaster Rovers FC

Handicap Doncaster Rovers FC covers Push Rotherham United FC covers
-2.5 10% — 90%
-2 10% 14% 76%
-1.5 24% — 76%
-1 24% 22% 54%
-0.5 46% — 54%
+0.5 74% — 26%
+1 74% 16% 11%
+1.5 89% — 11%
+2 89% 7% 3%
+2.5 97% — 3%

Clean Sheet

Doncaster Rovers FC keeps clean sheet
33% ✓
Rotherham United FC keeps clean sheet
22% ✓

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