Middlesbrough FC vs Rotherham United FC, Championship 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Middlesbrough FC vs Rotherham United FC — Championship at Riverside.
- Middlesbrough FC 15 games · 29 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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
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' Middlesbrough FC have kicked off against Rotherham United FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' Matt Clarke has been relatively quiet despite scoring 14 goals in his last 382 appearances.
- 10' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 15' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Michael Carrick will be considering his options from the bench.
- 20' The crowd applauds Isaiah Jones as he leaves the pitch. Marcus Forss steps in for Middlesbrough FC.
- 25' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Middlesbrough FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 30' Daniel Barlaser is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Middlesbrough FC so far.
- 35' It is a cagey affair so far. Middlesbrough FC in their 4-2-3-1 trying to find a way past Rotherham United FC's compact 5-4-1.
- 36' The Rotherham United FC manager makes a substitution. Cohen Bramall departs to be replaced by Peter Kioso.
- 40' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Sean Morrison.
- 45' That is a Yellow card for Middlesbrough FC. Hayden Hackney will be fuming at that decision.
- 50' Middlesbrough FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 55' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 59' Cafu does the damage! The net is bulging and Rotherham United FC surge ahead!
- 64' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 68' Finn Azaz makes way for Matt Crooks at the 68 minute mark. A tactical switch from Middlesbrough FC.
- 69' A meaty challenge results in booking for Viktor Johansson on 69.
- 73' Poor challenge from Sam Clucas. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 76' The whistle greets Jamie Lindsay as he departs to be replaced by Oliver Rathbone.
- 81' The Middlesbrough FC bench stirs into life. Daniel Barlaser is withdrawn and Lewis O'Brien gets his opportunity.
- 82' What a strike from Marcus Forss! The score is 1-1.
- 87' Rotherham United FC make a change. Cafu trudges off to be replaced by Sam Nombe on 87 minutes.
- celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
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 |
| 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
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.