Middlesbrough FC vs Rotherham United FC, Championship 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Middlesbrough FC vs Rotherham United FC — Championship .
- Middlesbrough FC 46 games · 80 pts (2026/27)
- Rotherham United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Andy Haines
- Referee Nick Greenhalgh
- Referee Darren Bond
- Referee James Mainwaring
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry City FC | 46 | 95 |
| 2 | Ipswich Town FC | 46 | 84 |
| 3 | Millwall FC | 46 | 83 |
| 4 | Southampton FC | 46 | 80 |
| 5 | Middlesbrough FC | 46 | 80 |
| 6 | Hull City AFC | 46 | 73 |
| 7 | Wrexham AFC | 46 | 71 |
| 8 | Derby County FC | 46 | 69 |
| 9 | Norwich City FC | 46 | 65 |
| 10 | Birmingham City FC | 46 | 64 |
| 11 | Swansea City AFC | 46 | 64 |
| 12 | Bristol City FC | 46 | 62 |
| 13 | Sheffield United FC | 46 | 60 |
| 14 | Preston North End FC | 46 | 60 |
| 15 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 46 | 58 |
| 16 | Watford FC | 46 | 57 |
| 17 | Stoke City FC | 46 | 55 |
| 18 | Portsmouth FC | 46 | 55 |
| 19 | Charlton Athletic FC | 46 | 53 |
| 20 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 46 | 52 |
| 21 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 46 | 51 |
| 22 | Oxford United FC | 46 | 47 |
| 23 | Leicester City FC | 46 | 46 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 46 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Oct | Rotherham United FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 19 Oct | Sheffield Wednesday FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 06 Oct | Nottingham Forest FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 02 Oct | Ipswich Town FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 29 Sep | Hull City AFC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 22 Sep | Swansea City AFC | H | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Oct | Middlesbrough FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 20 Oct | Bolton Wanderers FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 06 Oct | Birmingham City FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 03 Oct | Bristol City FC | H | 0–0 | D |
| 29 Sep | Stoke City FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 22 Sep | Nottingham Forest FC | A | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
38%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
38%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Middlesbrough FC is hosting Rotherham United FC for another epic battle.
- 5' The energy levels are beginning to show. Tony Pulis might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 10' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 15' Both keepers have barely been tested. Middlesbrough FC and Rotherham United FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 20' England international Michael Smith has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array 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' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 35' It is a cagey affair so far. Middlesbrough FC in their trying to find a way past Rotherham United FC's compact .
- 40' Middlesbrough FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 45' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Middlesbrough FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 48' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Will Vaulks.
- 53' The home supporters are growing impatient. Middlesbrough FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 58' Rotherham United FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 58.
- 61' The crowd applauds Ryan Williams as he leaves the pitch. Ben Wiles steps in for Rotherham United FC.
- 66' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 71' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 72' Time for substitution for Middlesbrough FC. Paddy McNair is replaced by Sam McQueen.
- 77' Rotherham United FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 82' Another substitution for Rotherham United FC to replace Kyle Vassell by Anthony Forde on 82 minute.
- 83' A tactical swap from Middlesbrough FC — Jordan Hugill on, Britt Assombalonga off on 83 minutes.
- 88' Rotherham United FC is showing some good football. However, Rotherham 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.
- 90' Another substitution for Rotherham United FC to replace Michael Smith by Jamie Proctor on 90 minute.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from to claim maximum points.
Lineups
Middlesbrough FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
-
17
Paddy McNair ↓ Sam McQueen 72'
- 23
- 3
- 4
- 37
- 8
- 19
- 16
- 9
- 24
Bench
-
14
Sam McQueen ↑ 72'
- 6
- 1
- 20
-
39
Rudy Gestede ↑ 72'
- 22
-
11
Jordan Hugill ↑ 83'
Coach
Tony Pulis
Rotherham United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 17
- 15
-
19
Kyle Vassell ↓ Anthony Forde 82'
- 2
- 1
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 13
-
23
Ryan Williams ↓ Ben Wiles 61'
-
24
Michael Smith ↓ Jamie Proctor 90'
Bench
- 12
- 6
- 8
- 22
-
7
Anthony Forde ↑ 82'
-
25
Ben Wiles ↑ 61'
-
9
Jamie Proctor ↑ 90'
Coach
Paul Warne
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Michael Smith | 2 |
| Cafu | 1 |
| Marcus Forss | 1 |
| Britt Assombalonga | 1 |
| John Obi Mikel | 1 |
| Ryan John Giles | 1 |
| Matty Crooks | 1 |
| Angus MacDonald | 1 |
Head to Head
Middlesbrough FC Form
2018-10-23
Middlesbrough FC
0–0
Rotherham United FC
D
2018-10-19
Sheffield Wednesday FC
1–2
Middlesbrough FC
W
2018-10-06
Middlesbrough FC
0–2
Nottingham Forest FC
L
2018-10-02
Ipswich Town FC
0–2
Middlesbrough FC
W
2018-09-29
Hull City AFC
1–1
Middlesbrough FC
D
2018-09-22
Middlesbrough FC
0–0
Swansea City AFC
D
Rotherham United FC Form
2018-10-23
Middlesbrough FC
0–0
Rotherham United FC
D
2018-10-20
Rotherham United FC
1–1
Bolton Wanderers FC
D
2018-10-06
Birmingham City FC
3–1
Rotherham United FC
L
2018-10-03
Rotherham United FC
0–0
Bristol City FC
D
2018-09-29
Rotherham United FC
2–2
Stoke City FC
D
2018-09-22
Nottingham Forest FC
1–0
Rotherham United FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.84
Middlesbrough FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.69
Rotherham United FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 80% + Middlesbrough FC or Draw 74%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.53
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 1.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 2.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
| ± 3.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
| ± 4.5 | 2% |
|
98% |
Double Chance
Middlesbrough FC or Draw
74%
Draw or Rotherham United FC
61%
Middlesbrough FC or Rotherham United FC
65%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
16.6%
1 – 1
13.6%
0 – 1
13.3%
2 – 0
7.2%
2 – 1
5.3%
0 – 2
4.7%
1 – 2
4.3%
2 – 2
2%
3 – 0
2%
3 – 1
1.6%
0 – 3
1.1%
Asian Handicap — Middlesbrough FC
| Handicap | Middlesbrough FC covers | Push | Rotherham United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 9% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 23% | 66% |
| -0.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 18% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Middlesbrough FC keeps clean sheet
51%
✓
Rotherham United FC keeps clean sheet
44%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.