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Nottingham Forest FC vs Rotherham United FC, Championship 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

Championship · 2020-21
Nottingham Forest FC
1 – 1
Full Time
Rotherham United FC
Tue 20 Oct 2020 · 18:45 UTC The City Ground HT 45+2' · FT 45+4'
Y 54' Jamie Lindsay
Y 90' Wes Harding

Overview

Match Preview

Nottingham Forest FC vs Rotherham United FC — Championship at The City Ground.

Match Details

  • Referee Carl Fitch-Jackson
  • Referee Steve Martin
  • Referee Geoff Eltringham
  • Referee Adam Crysell

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

2
1
1
Nottingham Forest FC 4 games · Avg 1.8 goals Rotherham United FC
Last 5 meetings
2020-10-20 Nottingham Forest FC 1–1 Rotherham United FC 2019-04-06 Rotherham United FC 2–1 Nottingham Forest FC 2018-09-22 Nottingham Forest FC 1–0 Rotherham United FC

Recent Form

Nottingham Forest FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 Oct Rotherham United FC H 1–1 D
17 Oct Blackburn Rovers FC A 1–0 W
03 Oct Bristol City FC H 1–2 L
25 Sep Huddersfield Town AFC A 0–1 L
19 Sep Cardiff City FC H 0–2 L
12 Sep Queens Park Rangers FC A 0–2 L
Rotherham United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 Oct Nottingham Forest FC A 1–1 D
17 Oct Norwich City FC H 1–2 L
03 Oct Huddersfield Town AFC H 1–1 D
26 Sep Birmingham City FC A 1–1 D
19 Sep Millwall FC H 0–1 L
12 Sep Wycombe Wanderers FC A 1–0 W

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
25% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Nottingham Forest FC to score. At the same time, Rotherham United FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' It looks surprising Nottingham Forest FC does not make any changes. Jamie Lindsay has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 10' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 15' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 20' Nottingham Forest FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Rotherham United FC backline.
  • 25' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 30' Joe Lolley is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Nottingham Forest FC so far.
  • 35' The home supporters are growing impatient. Nottingham Forest FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 40' Kieran Sadlier has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 45' Rotherham United FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 50' The travelling Rotherham United FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 51' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Daniel Barlaser makes it 0-1.
  • 54' Jamie Lindsay picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 59' Nottingham Forest FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Rotherham United FC's shape.
  • 64' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 67' Time for substitution for Nottingham Forest FC. Luke Freeman is replaced by Lyle Taylor.
  • 69' Mikel Miller makes way for Matthew Olosunde at the 69 minute mark. A tactical switch from Rotherham United FC.
  • 74' The supporters are chanting for Harry Arter. He replaces Jack Colback on 74 minute.
  • 76' Kieran Sadlier gets the nod from Rotherham United FC. He replaces Billy Jones and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 79' GOAL! Sammy Ameobi scores on 79. Assisted by Lewis Grabban
  • 84' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Nottingham Forest FC and Rotherham United FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 89' Rotherham United FC have won 375 goals from 357 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 90' Wes Harding picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.

Lineups

Nottingham Forest FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Chris Hughton

Rotherham United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Paul Warne

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Lewis Grabban 2
Daniel Barlaser 1
Ryan Yates 1
Lewis Grabban 1
Michael Smith 1
Michael Ihiekwe 1
Sammy Ameobi 1

Head to Head

2020-10-20 Nottingham Forest FC 1–1 Rotherham United FC 2019-04-06 Rotherham United FC 2–1 Nottingham Forest FC 2018-09-22 Nottingham Forest FC 1–0 Rotherham United FC

Nottingham Forest FC Form

2020-10-20 Nottingham Forest FC 1–1 Rotherham United FC D 2020-10-17 Blackburn Rovers FC 0–1 Nottingham Forest FC W 2020-10-03 Nottingham Forest FC 1–2 Bristol City FC L 2020-09-25 Huddersfield Town AFC 1–0 Nottingham Forest FC L 2020-09-19 Nottingham Forest FC 0–2 Cardiff City FC L 2020-09-12 Queens Park Rangers FC 2–0 Nottingham Forest FC L

Rotherham United FC Form

2020-10-20 Nottingham Forest FC 1–1 Rotherham United FC D 2020-10-17 Rotherham United FC 1–2 Norwich City FC L 2020-10-03 Rotherham United FC 1–1 Huddersfield Town AFC D 2020-09-26 Birmingham City FC 1–1 Rotherham United FC D 2020-09-19 Rotherham United FC 0–1 Millwall FC L 2020-09-12 Wycombe Wanderers FC 0–1 Rotherham United FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.09 Nottingham Forest FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.14 Rotherham United FC xG
I would bet for: Nottingham Forest FC or Rotherham United FC 69% + Under 2.5 goals 62%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Nottingham Forest FC36% Draw31% Rotherham United FC33%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes46% 0% No54%
Avg goals/match: 2.23
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 87%
13%
± 1.5 66%
34%
± 2.5 38%
62%
± 3.5 19%
81%
± 4.5 8%
92%

Double Chance

Nottingham Forest FC or Draw
66%
Draw or Rotherham United FC
64%
Nottingham Forest FC or Rotherham United FC
69%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Nottingham Forest FC23% Draw52% Rotherham United FC25%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
13%
0 – 1
11%
1 – 0
10.5%
1 – 2
7.4%
2 – 1
7.1%
0 – 2
6.7%
2 – 0
6.2%
2 – 2
4.1%
1 – 3
2.8%
3 – 1
2.6%
0 – 3
2.5%

Asian Handicap — Nottingham Forest FC

Handicap Nottingham Forest FC covers Push Rotherham United FC covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 9% 87%
-1.5 13% — 87%
-1 13% 19% 67%
-0.5 33% — 67%
+0.5 65% — 35%
+1 65% 20% 15%
+1.5 85% — 15%
+2 85% 10% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

Nottingham Forest FC keeps clean sheet
33% ✓
Rotherham United FC keeps clean sheet
34% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.