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Rotherham United FC vs Ipswich Town FC, Championship 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

Championship · 2018-19
Sat 11 Aug 2018 · 14:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

Rotherham United FC vs Ipswich Town FC — Championship .

Match Details

  • Referee Geoff Eltringham
  • Referee Lee Venamore
  • Referee David Webb
  • Referee Mark Russell

Head-to-Head

5
1
3
Rotherham United FC 9 games · Avg 2.7 goals Ipswich Town FC

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
11 Aug Ipswich Town FC H 1–0 W
04 Aug Brentford FC A 1–5 L
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
11 Aug Rotherham United FC A 0–1 L
04 Aug Blackburn Rovers FC H 2–2 D

Key Stats

33% Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
33% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Temperatures are rising at as Rotherham United FC face off against Ipswich Town FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 5' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 10' Luke Chambers has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 5 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 15' A quiet spell here at . Rotherham United FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 20' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Rotherham United FC and Ipswich Town FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 25' 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.
  • 30' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Rotherham United FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 35' The energy levels are beginning to show. Paul Hurst might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 40' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 42' It’s a booking for Rotherham United FC player. Matthew Palmer gets a Yellow card.
  • 47' 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.
  • 52' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 57' With 1 assists to his name this season, Jordan Roberts is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Rotherham United FC.
  • 62' Another change for Rotherham United FC made on 62 minute. Joe Newell leaves to be changed by Ryan Williams.
  • 67' It is a substitution in Ipswich Town FC team. Ellis Harrison is replaced by Kayden Jackson on 67 minute.
  • 71' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Will Vaulks.
  • 76' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 77' The Ipswich Town FC manager makes a substitution. Grant Ward departs to be replaced by Tayo Edun.
  • 82' Another change for Ipswich Town FC made on 82 minute. Gwion Edwards leaves to be changed by Jordan Roberts.
  • 87' Ipswich Town FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 90' A stunning finish from Michael Smith — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 90' Rotherham United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Billy Jones is hanging Kyle Vassell on the field on 90 minute.
  • 1-0 the final result. Ipswich Town FC will be bitterly disappointed.

Lineups

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.17 Rotherham United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.53 Ipswich Town FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 76% + Under — clean sheet likely 70%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Rotherham United FC52% Draw31% Ipswich Town FC17%
Actual: Rotherham United FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes30% 0% No70%
Avg goals/match: 1.7
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 79%
21%
± 1.5 51%
49%
± 2.5 24%
76%
± 3.5 10%
90%
± 4.5 4%
96%

Double Chance

Rotherham United FC or Draw
83%
Draw or Ipswich Town FC
48%
Rotherham United FC or Ipswich Town FC
69%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Rotherham United FC32% Draw58% Ipswich Town FC10%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
20.8%
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
12.1%
2 – 0
11.9%
0 – 1
8.3%
2 – 1
6.6%
3 – 0
4.6%
1 – 2
2.9%
3 – 1
2.7%
0 – 2
2.3%
2 – 2
1.9%
4 – 0
1.4%

Asian Handicap — Rotherham United FC

Handicap Rotherham United FC covers Push Ipswich Town FC covers
-2.5 8% — 92%
-2 8% 15% 78%
-1.5 22% — 78%
-1 22% 28% 50%
-0.5 50% — 50%
+0.5 85% — 15%
+1 85% 12% 3%
+1.5 97% — 3%
+2 97% 3% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Rotherham United FC keeps clean sheet
59% ✓
Ipswich Town FC keeps clean sheet
32% ✓

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