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Rotherham United FC vs Barnsley FC, Championship 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

Championship · 2020-21
Tue 29 Dec 2020 · 19:45 UTC New York Stadium HT 45+1' · FT 45+6'

Overview

Match Preview

Rotherham United FC vs Barnsley FCChampionship at New York Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Nicholas Barnard
  • Referee George Byrne
  • Referee Steve Martin
  • Referee Darren Bond

Head-to-Head

1
5
Rotherham United FC 6 games · Avg 2.0 goals Barnsley FC

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
29 Dec Barnsley FC H 1–2 L
16 Dec Blackburn Rovers FC A 1–2 L
12 Dec Bristol City FC H 2–0 W
08 Dec Watford FC A 0–2 L
05 Dec Coventry City FC A 1–3 L
01 Dec Brentford FC H 0–2 L
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
29 Dec Rotherham United FC A 2–1 W
26 Dec Huddersfield Town AFC H 2–1 W
19 Dec Swansea City AFC A 0–2 L
15 Dec Preston North End FC H 2–1 W
12 Dec Sheffield Wednesday FC A 2–1 W
09 Dec Wycombe Wanderers FC H 2–1 W

Key Stats

33% Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
33% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Rotherham United FC and Barnsley FC get this one started.
  • 5' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 8' Cauley Woodrow doubles the advantage! 0-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 13' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Rotherham United FC and Barnsley FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 15' The England Alex Mowatt breaks the deadlock on 15 minutes. 0-2!
  • 20' Rotherham United FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 25' Victor Adeboyejo has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 30' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 30 minutes.
  • 35' With 0 assists to his name this season, Jamie Lindsay is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Barnsley FC.
  • 40' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 45' Daniel Barlaser has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 1 cards already picked up this season.
  • 46' Michael Smith is replacing Florian Jozefzoon for the Rotherham United FC side.
  • 51' Michael Sollbauer is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Rotherham United FC so far.
  • 56' Barnsley FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 57' Michael Smith does the damage! The net is bulging and Rotherham United FC surge ahead!
  • 62' Barnsley FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 65' George Hirst gets the nod from Rotherham United FC. He replaces Kyle Vassell and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 69' The referee shows Rotherham United FC player a Yellow card on 69.
  • 74' The supporters are chanting for Luke Thomas. He replaces Dominik Frieser on 74 minute.
  • 77' Richard Wood was booked on 77.
  • 81' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Michael Smith.
  • 81' The Rotherham United FC manager makes a substitution. Richard Wood departs to be replaced by Trevor Clarke.
  • 86' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 87' Alex Mowatt makes way for Jasper Moon at the 87 minute mark. A tactical switch from Barnsley FC.
  • Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Barnsley FC players.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.24 Rotherham United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.36 Barnsley FC xG
I would bet for: Rotherham United FC or Barnsley FC 72%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Rotherham United FC32% Draw28% Barnsley FC40%
Actual: Barnsley FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes53% 0% No47%
Avg goals/match: 2.6
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 73%
27%
± 2.5 48%
52%
± 3.5 27%
73%
± 4.5 13%
87%

Double Chance

Rotherham United FC or Draw
60%
Draw or Barnsley FC
68%
Rotherham United FC or Barnsley FC
72%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Rotherham United FC24% Draw48% Barnsley FC28%
Actual: Barnsley FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.5%
0 – 0
9.5%
0 – 1
9.1%
1 – 2
Actual
1 – 0
8.2%
2 – 1
7.5%
0 – 2
6.7%
2 – 0
5.6%
2 – 2
5.1%
1 – 3
3.7%
3 – 1
3.1%
0 – 3
3%

Asian Handicap — Rotherham United FC

Handicap Rotherham United FC covers Push Barnsley FC covers
-2.5 5% 95%
-2 5% 10% 86%
-1.5 14% 86%
-1 14% 18% 67%
-0.5 33% 67%
+0.5 62% 38%
+1 62% 20% 18%
+1.5 82% 18%
+2 82% 11% 7%
+2.5 93% 7%

Clean Sheet

Rotherham United FC keeps clean sheet
26%
Barnsley FC keeps clean sheet
30%

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