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Rotherham United FC vs Bolton Wanderers FC, Championship 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

Championship · 2018-19
Sat 20 Oct 2018 · 14:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 24' Jason Lowe
Ryan Manning 81' Y
Joe Mattock 89' Y
Y 90' Josh Vela

Overview

Match Preview

Rotherham United FC vs Bolton Wanderers FCChampionship .

Match Details

  • Referee Tim Robinson
  • Referee Mark Jones
  • Referee Matt McGrath
  • Referee Scott Ledger

Head-to-Head

4
2
2
Rotherham United FC 8 games · Avg 3.3 goals Bolton Wanderers FC

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 Oct Bolton Wanderers FC H 1–1 D
06 Oct Birmingham City FC A 1–3 L
03 Oct Bristol City FC H 0–0 D
29 Sep Stoke City FC H 2–2 D
22 Sep Nottingham Forest FC A 0–1 L
18 Sep Aston Villa FC A 0–2 L
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 Oct Rotherham United FC A 1–1 D
06 Oct Blackburn Rovers FC H 0–1 L
02 Oct Stoke City FC A 0–2 L
29 Sep Derby County FC H 1–0 W
22 Sep Ipswich Town FC A 0–0 D
19 Sep Middlesbrough FC A 0–2 L

Key Stats

75% Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
63% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Rotherham United FC is hosting Bolton Wanderers FC for another epic battle.
  • 5' Lloyd Dyer has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 10' Rotherham United FC have won 375 goals from 357 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 15' Pawel Olkowski is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Bolton Wanderers FC tonight.
  • 20' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 24' Poor challenge from Jason Lowe. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 28' The whistle greets Billy Jones as he departs to be replaced by Zak Vyner.
  • 33' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 34' Another substitution for Bolton Wanderers FC to replace Gary O'Neil by Josh Vela on 34 minute.
  • 39' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 39 minutes.
  • 44' Bolton Wanderers FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 49' Bolton Wanderers FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 54' Rotherham United FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Bolton Wanderers FC's shape.
  • 57' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Will Vaulks makes no mistake. 1-0!
  • 62' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 65' Another change for Rotherham United FC made on 65 minute. Kyle Vassell leaves to be changed by Joe Newell.
  • 67' The supporters are chanting for Christian Doidge. He replaces Joe Williams on 67 minute.
  • 72' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 77' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 78' The Rotherham United FC manager makes a substitution. Jon Taylor departs to be replaced by Ryan Manning.
  • 81' A meaty challenge results in booking for Ryan Manning on 81.
  • 84' What a strike from Christian Doidge! The score is 1-1.
  • 89' Rotherham United FC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 90' The referee calls foul for Josh Vela. He receives a Yellow card.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. take all three points.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.2 Rotherham United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.94 Bolton Wanderers FC xG
I would bet for: Rotherham United FC or Draw 72% + Under 2.5 goals 64%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Rotherham United FC41% Draw31% Bolton Wanderers FC28%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes44% 0% No56%
Avg goals/match: 2.14
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 86%
14%
± 1.5 63%
37%
± 2.5 36%
64%
± 3.5 17%
83%
± 4.5 7%
93%

Double Chance

Rotherham United FC or Draw
72%
Draw or Bolton Wanderers FC
59%
Rotherham United FC or Bolton Wanderers FC
69%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Rotherham United FC28% Draw53% Bolton Wanderers FC19%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
14.1%
1 – 0
12.9%
0 – 1
9.8%
2 – 0
8.1%
2 – 1
7.7%
1 – 2
6%
0 – 2
5%
2 – 2
3.8%
3 – 0
3.2%
3 – 1
3.1%
1 – 3
1.9%

Asian Handicap — Rotherham United FC

Handicap Rotherham United FC covers Push Bolton Wanderers FC covers
-2.5 6% 94%
-2 6% 12% 82%
-1.5 18% 82%
-1 18% 22% 60%
-0.5 40% 60%
+0.5 73% 27%
+1 73% 17% 10%
+1.5 90% 10%
+2 90% 7% 3%
+2.5 97% 3%

Clean Sheet

Rotherham United FC keeps clean sheet
40%
Bolton Wanderers FC keeps clean sheet
31%

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