Manchester City FC vs Rotherham United FC, FA Cup 2018-19 ROUND 3
Overview
Match Preview
Manchester City FC vs Rotherham United FC — FA Cup at Etihad Stadium.
- Manchester City FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
- Rotherham United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Paul Marsden
- Referee Lee Mason
- Referee David Coote
- Referee Peter Kirkup
- Referee Simon Long
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Jan | Rotherham United FC | H | 7–0 | W |
| 03 Jan | Liverpool FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 30 Dec | Southampton FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 26 Dec | Leicester City FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 22 Dec | Crystal Palace FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 15 Dec | Everton FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Jan | Manchester City FC | A | 0–7 | L |
| 01 Jan | Preston North End FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 29 Dec | Bristol City FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 26 Dec | Bolton Wanderers FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 22 Dec | West Bromwich Albion FC | H | 0–4 | L |
| 15 Dec | Reading FC | H | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
0%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (1 games)
H2H (1 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
100%
Clean Sheets
Rotherham United FC this season
Rotherham United FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Rotherham United FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. Manchester City FC get us underway at Etihad Stadium.
- 5' Rotherham United FC have won 375 goals from 357 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 10' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 12' A goal from the England international Raheem Sterling! He fires home on 12 to make it 1-0!
- 17' England international Matthew Palmer has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 22' Richard Wood is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Rotherham United FC tonight.
- 24' Ben Wiles has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 24.
- 29' It looks like no one’s ball. Manchester City FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 34' Jon Taylor has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 35' A moment of madness from Raheem Sterling on 35 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Manchester City FC will be frustrated.
- 40' Rotherham United FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 43' GOAL! Phil Foden fires home to make it 2-0!
- 45' Semi Ajayi has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 45 minutes.
- 46' Semi Ajayi makes no mistake. The score reads 2-2 and Rotherham United FC are in front.
- 51' It looks surprising Rotherham United FC does not make any changes. Kyle Walker has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 52' Sensational shot from Gabriel Jesus. Manchester City FC is back in the lead.
- 57' Leroy Sane is replacing Raheem Sterling for the Manchester City FC side.
- 62' Over 62 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 67' Another change for Manchester City FC made on 67 minute. Kevin De Bruyne leaves to be changed by Philippe Sandler.
- 72' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 73' Riyad Mahrez does the damage! The net is bulging and Manchester City FC surge ahead!
- 74' The crowd applauds Jon Taylor as he leaves the pitch. Sean Raggett steps in for Rotherham United FC.
- 75' Another change for Manchester City FC made on 75 minute. John Stones leaves to be changed by Danilo.
- 78' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Nicolas Otamendi makes it 5-2.
- 83' Marek Rodak has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 85' Assisted by Ilkay Gundogan with the perfectly-timed delivery and Leroy Sane makes no mistake. 6-2!
- 89' A tactical swap from Rotherham United FC — Richard Wood on, Zak Vyner off on 89 minutes.
- 90' Matthew Palmer is replacing Ryan Williams for the Rotherham United FC side.
- Full Time. Manchester City FC beats Rotherham United FC
Lineups
Manchester City FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
- 30
- 31
- 33
- 2
- 5
-
7
Raheem Sterling ↓ Leroy Sane 57'
- 17
- 47
- 35
- 26
Bench
-
19
Leroy Sane ↑ 57'
- 25
- 20
-
3
Danilo Luiz da Silva ↑ 75'
- 14
- 49
-
34
Philippe Sandler ↑ 67'
Coach
Pep Guardiola
Rotherham United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 15
-
2
Zak Vyner ↓ Richard Wood 89'
- 1
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 7
-
11
Jon Taylor ↓ Sean Raggett 74'
-
23
Ryan Williams ↓ Matthew Palmer 90'
- 25
- 24
Bench
-
26
Sean Raggett ↑ 74'
- 28
- 12
-
6
Richard Wood ↑ 89'
-
8
Matthew Palmer ↑ 90'
- 22
Coach
Paul Warne
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Raheem Sterling | 1 |
| Phil Foden | 1 |
| Riyad Mahrez | 1 |
| Semi Ajayi | 1 |
| Leroy Sane | 1 |
| Nicolas Otamendi | 1 |
| Gabriel Jesus | 1 |
Manchester City FC Form
2019-01-06
Manchester City FC
7–0
Rotherham United FC
W
2019-01-03
Manchester City FC
2–1
Liverpool FC
W
2018-12-30
Southampton FC
1–3
Manchester City FC
W
2018-12-26
Leicester City FC
2–1
Manchester City FC
L
2018-12-22
Manchester City FC
2–3
Crystal Palace FC
L
2018-12-15
Manchester City FC
3–1
Everton FC
W
Rotherham United FC Form
2019-01-06
Manchester City FC
7–0
Rotherham United FC
L
2019-01-01
Rotherham United FC
2–1
Preston North End FC
W
2018-12-29
Bristol City FC
1–0
Rotherham United FC
L
2018-12-26
Bolton Wanderers FC
2–1
Rotherham United FC
L
2018-12-22
Rotherham United FC
0–4
West Bromwich Albion FC
L
2018-12-15
Rotherham United FC
1–1
Reading FC
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
3.28
Manchester City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.74
Rotherham United FC xG
I would bet for:
Manchester City FC to win 77% + Over 2.5 goals 74%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Manchester City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.02
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 2.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 3.5 | 55% |
|
45% |
| ± 4.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
Double Chance
Manchester City FC or Draw
91%
Draw or Rotherham United FC
23%
Manchester City FC or Rotherham United FC
86%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Manchester City FC win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 7–0 not predicted7 – 0Actual
3 – 0
10.6%
2 – 0
10.1%
4 – 0
8.5%
3 – 1
7.6%
2 – 1
7.1%
4 – 1
6.2%
1 – 0
6.2%
5 – 0
5.6%
1 – 1
5%
5 – 1
4.2%
6 – 0
3.1%
3 – 2
2.8%
Asian Handicap — Manchester City FC
| Handicap | Manchester City FC covers | Push | Rotherham United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 47% | — | 53% |
| -2 | 47% | 21% | 33% |
| -1.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| -1 | 67% | 17% | 16% |
| -0.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +0.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +1 | 95% | 4% | 1% |
| +1.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
| +2 | 99% | 1% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
Manchester City FC keeps clean sheet
48%
✗
Rotherham United FC keeps clean sheet
5%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.