Middlesbrough FC vs Rotherham United FC, Championship 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Middlesbrough FC vs Rotherham United FC — Championship at Riverside Stadium.
- Middlesbrough FC 15 games · 29 pts (2026/27)
- Rotherham United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Michael Salisbury
- Referee Mark Dwyer
- Referee Jonathan Hunt
- Referee James Wilson
- Referee Robert Madley
5 games this season
🟨 4.0/game
⚽ 8.6 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Birmingham City FC | 15 | 29 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough FC | 15 | 29 |
| 3 | Stoke City FC | 15 | 29 |
| 4 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 15 | 28 |
| 5 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 15 | 28 |
| 6 | Swansea City AFC | 15 | 26 |
| 7 | Southampton FC | 15 | 24 |
| 8 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 15 | 24 |
| 9 | West Ham United FC | 15 | 23 |
| 10 | Sheffield United FC | 15 | 22 |
| 11 | Portsmouth FC | 15 | 22 |
| 12 | Norwich City FC | 15 | 21 |
| 13 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 15 | 21 |
| 14 | Cardiff City FC | 15 | 18 |
| 15 | Wrexham AFC | 15 | 18 |
| 16 | Millwall FC | 15 | 18 |
| 17 | Bristol City FC | 15 | 18 |
| 18 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 15 | 17 |
| 19 | Charlton Athletic FC | 15 | 17 |
| 20 | Watford FC | 15 | 15 |
| 21 | Lincoln City FC | 15 | 15 |
| 22 | Burnley FC | 15 | 10 |
| 23 | Derby County FC | 15 | 10 |
| 24 | Preston North End FC | 15 | 8 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jan | Rotherham United FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 24 Jan | Blackburn Rovers FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 20 Jan | Nottingham Forest FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 16 Jan | Birmingham City FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 09 Jan | Brentford FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 02 Jan | Wycombe Wanderers FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jan | Middlesbrough FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 19 Jan | Stoke City FC | H | 3–3 | D |
| 16 Jan | Derby County FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 09 Jan | Everton FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 29 Dec | Barnsley FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 16 Dec | Blackburn Rovers FC | A | 1–2 | L |
Key Stats
38%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
38%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
27%
Clean Sheets
Middlesbrough FC this season
Middlesbrough FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Middlesbrough FC
0-15
5/3
16-30
2/1
31-45
4/3
46-60
5/4
61-75
6/4
76+
7/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Middlesbrough FC
| William Lankshear | 13 G | |
| Amario Cozier-Duberry | 3 G | 4 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to Riverside Stadium that hosts another battle between Middlesbrough FC and Rotherham United FC.
- 5' Middlesbrough FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 5.
- 10' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Middlesbrough FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 15' Michael Smith has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 6 goals to his name this season.
- 20' 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.
- 25' The travelling Rotherham United FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 30' Northern Ireland international George Saville has been a key figure this campaign — 1 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 35' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 40' Middlesbrough FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 43' Matty Crooks does the damage! The net is bulging and Rotherham United FC surge ahead!
- 48' A quiet spell here at Riverside Stadium. Middlesbrough FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 53' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 53 minutes.
- 58' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Middlesbrough FC and Rotherham United FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 63' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 68' The crowd applauds Britt Assombalonga as he leaves the pitch. Chuba Akpom steps in for Middlesbrough FC.
- 73' Duncan Watmore, a England , has 5 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 78' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 79' Michael Smith has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 79 minutes.
- 83' The supporters are chanting for Marvin Johnson. He replaces Duncan Watmore on 83 minute.
- 85' Clark Robertson has so much to prove this time. He replaces Matty Crooks on 85 minute.
- 88' Rotherham United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Ryan John Giles is hanging Jamie Lindsay on the field on 88 minute.
- Full Time. Rotherham United FC beats Middlesbrough FC
Lineups
Middlesbrough FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
18
Duncan Watmore ↓ Marvin Johnson 83'
- 1
- 17
- 16
- 9
- 22
- 15
-
29
Djed Spence ↓ Hayden Coulson 68'
-
27
Marc Bola ↓ Marvin Johnson 83'
- 5
-
19
Patrick Roberts ↓ Lewis Wing 68'
Bench
- 13
- 4
-
3
Marvin Johnson ↑ 83'
-
11
Ashley Fletcher ↑ 83'
-
8
Lewis Wing ↑ 68'
-
10
Chuba Akpom ↑ 68'
-
33
Hayden Coulson ↑ 68'
- 34
Coach
Neil Warnock
Rotherham United FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 19
- 21
- 27
- 6
- 8
- 24
-
4
Shaun MacDonald ↓ George Hirst 68'
-
25
Matty Crooks ↓ Clark Robertson 85'
- 20
-
16
Jamie Lindsay ↓ Ryan John Giles 88'
- 22
Bench
-
30
Ryan John Giles ↑ 88'
- 23
- 5
-
15
Clark Robertson ↑ 85'
- 10
- 18
-
9
George Hirst ↑ 68'
- 1
Coach
Paul Warne
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Michael Smith | 2 |
| Marcus Forss | 1 |
| Britt Assombalonga | 1 |
| John Obi Mikel | 1 |
| Ryan John Giles | 1 |
| Matty Crooks | 1 |
| Angus MacDonald | 1 |
| George Saville | 1 |
Head to Head
Middlesbrough FC Form
2021-01-27
Middlesbrough FC
0–3
Rotherham United FC
L
2021-01-24
Middlesbrough FC
0–1
Blackburn Rovers FC
L
2021-01-20
Nottingham Forest FC
1–2
Middlesbrough FC
W
2021-01-16
Middlesbrough FC
0–1
Birmingham City FC
L
2021-01-09
Brentford FC
2–1
Middlesbrough FC
L
2021-01-02
Wycombe Wanderers FC
1–3
Middlesbrough FC
W
Rotherham United FC Form
2021-01-27
Middlesbrough FC
0–3
Rotherham United FC
W
2021-01-19
Rotherham United FC
3–3
Stoke City FC
D
2021-01-16
Derby County FC
0–1
Rotherham United FC
W
2021-01-09
Everton FC
2–1
Rotherham United FC
L
2020-12-29
Rotherham United FC
1–2
Barnsley FC
L
2020-12-16
Blackburn Rovers FC
2–1
Rotherham United FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.91
Middlesbrough FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.36
Rotherham United FC xG
I would bet for:
Rotherham United FC or Draw 72% + Under 2.5 goals 61%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Rotherham United FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.27
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 2.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 3.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
Middlesbrough FC or Draw
58%
Draw or Rotherham United FC
72%
Middlesbrough FC or Rotherham United FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Rotherham United FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.7%
0 – 1
13%
0 – 0
12.7%
0 – 2
9.2%
1 – 2
8.4%
1 – 0
8.2%
2 – 1
5.6%
0 – 3
Actual
2 – 0
4.1%
2 – 2
3.9%
1 – 3
3.9%
2 – 3
1.9%
Asian Handicap — Middlesbrough FC
| Handicap | Middlesbrough FC covers | Push | Rotherham United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 6% | 92% |
| -1.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -1 | 8% | 15% | 77% |
| -0.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| +0.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| +1 | 54% | 23% | 22% |
| +1.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +2 | 78% | 14% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Middlesbrough FC keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Rotherham United FC keeps clean sheet
41%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.