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Rotherham United FC vs Hull City AFC, Championship 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

Championship · 2018-19
Tue 21 Aug 2018 · 18:45 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

Rotherham United FC vs Hull City AFC — Championship .

Match Details

  • Referee Darren Bond
  • Referee Adam Matthews
  • Referee Jeremy Simpson
  • Referee Nicholas Hopton

Head-to-Head

2
4
Rotherham United FC 6 games · Avg 3.8 goals Hull City AFC

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
21 Aug Hull City AFC H 2–3 L
18 Aug Leeds United FC A 0–2 L
11 Aug Ipswich Town FC H 1–0 W
04 Aug Brentford FC A 1–5 L
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
21 Aug Rotherham United FC A 3–2 W
18 Aug Blackburn Rovers FC H 0–1 L
11 Aug Sheffield Wednesday FC A 1–1 D
06 Aug Aston Villa FC H 1–3 L

Key Stats

83% Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
83% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Rotherham United FC have kicked off against Hull City AFC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
  • 5' Robbie McKenzie has been relatively quiet despite scoring 3 goals in his last 383 appearances.
  • 10' Hull City AFC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 15' Marek Rodak is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Rotherham United FC so far.
  • 16' Richard Wood puts Rotherham United FC on the lead.
  • 21' Todd Kane has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 5 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 26' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Jackson Irvine made 383 appearances and scored 17 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 28' What a moment for Jackson Irvine! That strike on 28 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 33' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 38' Both keepers have barely been tested. Rotherham United FC and Hull City AFC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 43' 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.
  • 45' The England Fraizer Campbell breaks the deadlock on 45 minutes. 1-2!
  • 46' Assisted by Eric Lichaj with the perfectly-timed delivery and Fraizer Campbell makes no mistake. 1-3!
  • 46' A meaty challenge results in booking for Markus Henriksen on 46.
  • 47' Assisted by Jarrod Bowen with the perfectly-timed delivery and Jackson Irvine makes no mistake. 1-4!
  • 52' 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.
  • 56' Joe Newell is replacing Ryan Williams for the Rotherham United FC side.
  • 61' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 66' With 0 assists to his name this season, David Marshall is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Hull City AFC.
  • 67' The Hull City AFC bench stirs into life. Fraizer Campbell is withdrawn and Will Keane gets his opportunity.
  • 72' It is a cagey affair so far. Rotherham United FC in their trying to find a way past Hull City AFC's compact .
  • 73' Jamie Proctor has so much to prove this time. He replaces Matthew Palmer on 73 minute.
  • 75' Brilliant from the ! Jamie Proctor makes it 2-4 with a superb finish on 75.
  • 77' A tactical swap from Hull City AFC — Kevin Stewart on, Daniel Batty off on 77 minutes.
  • 80' The crowd applauds Evandro as he leaves the pitch. Robbie McKenzie steps in for Hull City AFC.
  • 85' The travelling Hull City AFC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 86' It’s a booking for Rotherham United FC player. Richard Wood gets a Yellow card.
  • 2-3 the final result. Rotherham United FC will be bitterly disappointed.

Lineups

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.55 Rotherham United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.75 Hull City AFC xG
I would bet for: Rotherham United FC or Hull City AFC 74% + Both teams to score 65%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Rotherham United FC34% Draw26% Hull City AFC40%
Actual: Hull City AFC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes65% 0% No35%
Avg goals/match: 3.3
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 84%
16%
± 2.5 63%
37%
± 3.5 42%
58%
± 4.5 24%
76%

Double Chance

Rotherham United FC or Draw
61%
Draw or Hull City AFC
66%
Rotherham United FC or Hull City AFC
74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Rotherham United FC26% Draw42% Hull City AFC32%
Actual: Hull City AFC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.9%
1 – 2
8.4%
2 – 1
7.5%
2 – 2
6.5%
0 – 1
5.8%
0 – 2
5.6%
0 – 0
5.2%
1 – 0
5%
1 – 3
4.9%
2 – 0
4.5%
3 – 1
3.9%
2 – 3
Actual

Asian Handicap — Rotherham United FC

Handicap Rotherham United FC covers Push Hull City AFC covers
-2.5 7% — 93%
-2 7% 10% 83%
-1.5 17% — 83%
-1 17% 17% 67%
-0.5 33% — 67%
+0.5 59% — 41%
+1 59% 19% 22%
+1.5 78% — 22%
+2 78% 13% 10%
+2.5 90% — 10%

Clean Sheet

Rotherham United FC keeps clean sheet
18% ✓
Hull City AFC keeps clean sheet
22% ✓

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