Middlesbrough FC vs Rotherham United FC, Championship 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Middlesbrough FC vs Rotherham United FC — Championship at Riverside.
- Middlesbrough FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Rotherham United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Darren Bond
- Assistant 1 Matt Wilkes (England)
- Assistant 2 Akil Howson
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry City FC | 46 | 95 |
| 2 | Ipswich Town FC | 46 | 84 |
| 3 | Hull City AFC | 46 | 73 |
| 4 | Oxford United FC | 46 | 47 |
| 5 | Leicester City FC | 46 | 46 |
| 6 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 7 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 1 | 1 |
| 8 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Millwall FC | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Middlesbrough FC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Swansea City AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Charlton Athletic FC | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Birmingham City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Sheffield United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Southampton FC | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Wrexham AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Watford FC | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Burnley FC | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Cardiff City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | West Ham United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Derby County FC | 0 | 0 |
| 24 | Norwich City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 25 | Preston North End FC | 0 | 0 |
| 26 | Stoke City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 27 | Lincoln City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 28 | Portsmouth FC | 0 | 0 |
| 29 | Bristol City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 30 | Sheffield Wednesday FC | 46 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jan | Rotherham United FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 13 Jan | Millwall FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 06 Jan | Aston Villa FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 01 Jan | Coventry City FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 29 Dec | Huddersfield Town AFC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Dec | Rotherham United FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jan | Middlesbrough FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 13 Jan | Stoke City FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 05 Jan | Fulham FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 01 Jan | Blackburn Rovers FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 29 Dec | Sunderland AFC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Dec | Middlesbrough FC | H | 1–0 | W |
Key Stats
38%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
38%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Middlesbrough FC this season
Middlesbrough FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Middlesbrough FC
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
1/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Middlesbrough FC and Rotherham United FC is underway.
- 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Sean Morrison made 372 appearances and scored 15 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 10' Rotherham United FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 10.
- 15' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 20' Marcus Forss gets the nod from Middlesbrough FC. He replaces Isaiah Jones and will look to change the dynamic.
- 25' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 30' Rotherham United FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 35' Rotherham United FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 36' Rotherham United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Peter Kioso is hanging Cohen Bramall on the field on 36 minute.
- 40' Sean Morrison catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 40.
- 45' Hayden Hackney was booked on 45.
- 50' 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 Lukas Engel suffering a number of foals already.
- 55' Viktor Johansson is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Rotherham United FC so far.
- 59' A stunning finish from Cafu — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 64' The energy levels are beginning to show. Leam Richardson might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 68' Matt Crooks is ready to make an impact after coming on for Finn Azaz at the 68 minute mark.
- 69' The referee has no hesitation. Viktor Johansson is booked for Rotherham United FC — Yellow card on 69.
- 73' Rotherham United FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 76' Rotherham United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Oliver Rathbone is hanging Jamie Lindsay on the field on 76 minute.
- 81' The supporters are chanting for Lewis O'Brien. He replaces Daniel Barlaser on 81 minute.
- 82' Marcus Forss is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the centre-forward.
- 87' Cafu makes way for Sam Nombe at the 87 minute mark. A tactical switch from Rotherham United FC.
- will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Middlesbrough FC Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 5
- 10
- 6
- –
-
4
Daniel Barlaser ↓ Lewis O'Brien 81'
- 23
-
11
Isaiah Jones ↓ Marcus Forss 20'
- 7
-
20
Finn Azaz ↓ Matt Crooks 68'
-
29
Sam Greenwood ↓ Josh Coburn 81'
- 27
Bench
-
21
Marcus Forss ↑ 20'
- 17
-
28
Lewis O'Brien ↑ 81'
- 32
- 3
-
19
Josh Coburn ↑ 81'
- 14
-
25
Matt Crooks ↑ 68'
- 49
Coach
Michael Carrick
Rotherham United FC Lineups
5-4-1Starting XI
- 8
- 23
- 21
-
10
Jordan Hugill ↓ Tom Eaves 76'
- 22
- 27
- 7
-
16
Jamie Lindsay ↓ Oliver Rathbone 76'
-
3
Cohen Bramall ↓ Peter Kioso 36'
- 1
- 28
Bench
-
29
Sam Nombe ↑ 87'
- 30
-
9
Tom Eaves ↑ 76'
- 26
-
18
Oliver Rathbone ↑ 76'
- 12
- 15
-
–
Peter Kioso ↑ 36'
- 35
Coach
Leam Richardson
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Michael Smith | 2 |
| Britt Assombalonga | 1 |
| John Obi Mikel | 1 |
| Ryan John Giles | 1 |
| Matty Crooks | 1 |
| Angus MacDonald | 1 |
| George Saville | 1 |
| Chuba Akpom | 1 |
Head to Head
Middlesbrough FC Form
2024-01-20
Middlesbrough FC
1–1
Rotherham United FC
D
2024-01-13
Millwall FC
1–3
Middlesbrough FC
W
2024-01-06
Middlesbrough FC
0–1
Aston Villa FC
L
2024-01-01
Middlesbrough FC
1–3
Coventry City FC
L
2023-12-29
Huddersfield Town AFC
1–2
Middlesbrough FC
W
2023-12-26
Rotherham United FC
1–0
Middlesbrough FC
L
Rotherham United FC Form
2024-01-20
Middlesbrough FC
1–1
Rotherham United FC
D
2024-01-13
Rotherham United FC
0–1
Stoke City FC
L
2024-01-05
Fulham FC
1–0
Rotherham United FC
L
2024-01-01
Blackburn Rovers FC
2–2
Rotherham United FC
D
2023-12-29
Rotherham United FC
1–1
Sunderland AFC
D
2023-12-26
Rotherham United FC
1–0
Middlesbrough FC
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.08
Middlesbrough FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.09
Rotherham United FC xG
I would bet for:
Middlesbrough FC or Rotherham United FC 69% + Under 2.5 goals 63%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.17
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 1.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 2.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 3.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
Middlesbrough FC or Draw
67%
Draw or Rotherham United FC
64%
Middlesbrough FC or Rotherham United FC
69%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
13.8%
0 – 1
11.2%
1 – 0
11.1%
1 – 2
7.1%
2 – 1
7%
0 – 2
6.5%
2 – 0
6.4%
2 – 2
4%
1 – 3
2.6%
3 – 1
2.6%
0 – 3
2.3%
Asian Handicap — Middlesbrough FC
| Handicap | Middlesbrough FC covers | Push | Rotherham United FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 9% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 20% | 67% |
| -0.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| +0.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +1 | 66% | 20% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 10% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Middlesbrough FC keeps clean sheet
34%
✓
Rotherham United FC keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.