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Rotherham United FC vs Aston Villa FC, Championship 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

Championship · 2018-19
Wed 10 Apr 2019 · 18:45 UTC New York Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

Rotherham United FC vs Aston Villa FC — Championship at New York Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Michael Salisbury
  • Referee Paul Hodskinson
  • Referee Steve Meredith
  • Referee Andy Madley
3 games this season 🟨 4.3/game ⚽ 8.3 goals/game

Head-to-Head

2
Rotherham United FC 2 games · Avg 2.5 goals Aston Villa FC

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
10 Apr Aston Villa FC H 1–2 L
06 Apr Nottingham Forest FC H 2–1 W
30 Mar Derby County FC A 1–6 L
16 Mar Norwich City FC H 1–2 L
13 Mar Queens Park Rangers FC A 2–1 W
09 Mar Sheffield United FC A 0–2 L
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
10 Apr Rotherham United FC A 2–1 W
06 Apr Sheffield Wednesday FC A 3–1 W
30 Mar Blackburn Rovers FC H 2–1 W
16 Mar Middlesbrough FC H 3–0 W
13 Mar Nottingham Forest FC A 3–1 W
10 Mar Birmingham City FC A 1–0 W

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Rotherham United FC and Aston Villa FC has kicked off!
  • 5' It looks like no one’s ball. Rotherham United FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 10' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 15' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 18' Tyrone Mings was booked on 18.
  • 23' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Rotherham United FC and Aston Villa FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 28' Ghana international Albert Adomah has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 33' 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.
  • 34' Aston Villa FC receives a Red card for a hard tackle on 34.
  • 36' Will Vaulks adds to his 0 season tally! Rotherham United FC lead 1-0 — and this changes everything.
  • 37' Aston Villa FC ring the changes. Albert Adomah has done his job and it is now time for Mile Jedinak to step up.
  • 42' Tyrone Mings has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 7 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 46' Aston Villa FC make a change. Anwar El Ghazi trudges off to be replaced by Jonathan Kodjia on 46 minutes.
  • 47' The referee has no hesitation. Semi Ajayi is booked for Rotherham United FC — Yellow card on 47.
  • 48' A stunning finish from Jonathan Kodjia — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 51' Sensational shot from Jack Grealish. Aston Villa FC is back in the lead.
  • 56' It’s high time Dean Smith made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 61' Controversy at the stadium! Joe Mattock argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 66' Rotherham United FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Aston Villa FC's shape.
  • 68' Another change for Rotherham United FC made on 68 minute. Richie Towell leaves to be changed by Ben Wiles.
  • 73' Anwar El Ghazi is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Aston Villa FC so far.
  • 75' The referee shows Rotherham United FC player a Yellow card on 75.
  • 77' Rotherham United FC ring the changes. Michael Ihiekwe has done his job and it is now time for Kyle Vassell to step up.
  • 82' Over 82 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 84' Ryan Williams has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jon Taylor on 84 minute.
  • 89' Aston Villa FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 90' Tammy Abraham picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 90' The supporters are chanting for Glenn Whelan. He replaces Jack Grealish on 90 minute.
  • Aston Villa FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.1 Rotherham United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.56 Aston Villa FC xG
I would bet for: Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.

Match Result

✓ Correct
Rotherham United FC26% Draw27% Aston Villa FC47%
Actual: Aston Villa FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes53% 0% No47%
Avg goals/match: 2.66
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 74%
26%
± 2.5 49%
51%
± 3.5 28%
72%
± 4.5 14%
86%

Double Chance

Rotherham United FC or Draw
53%
Draw or Aston Villa FC
74%
Rotherham United FC or Aston Villa FC
73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Rotherham United FC20% Draw47% Aston Villa FC33%
Actual: Rotherham United FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.9%
0 – 1
10%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 0
9%
0 – 2
8.4%
1 – 0
6.7%
2 – 1
6.3%
2 – 2
5%
1 – 3
4.7%
0 – 3
4.3%
2 – 0
4.1%
2 – 3
2.7%

Asian Handicap — Rotherham United FC

Handicap Rotherham United FC covers Push Aston Villa FC covers
-2.5 3% — 97%
-2 3% 7% 90%
-1.5 10% — 90%
-1 10% 15% 75%
-0.5 25% — 75%
+0.5 53% — 47%
+1 53% 22% 24%
+1.5 76% — 24%
+2 76% 14% 10%
+2.5 90% — 10%

Clean Sheet

Rotherham United FC keeps clean sheet
22% ✓
Aston Villa FC keeps clean sheet
34% ✓

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