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Rotherham United FC vs Leeds United FC, Championship 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

Championship · 2018-19
Rotherham United FC
1 – 2
Full Time
Leeds United FC
Sat 26 Jan 2019 · 15:00 UTC New York Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Clark Robertson 79' Y
Y 90' Kiko Casilla
Y 90' Kalvin Phillips

Overview

Match Preview

Rotherham United FC vs Leeds United FC — Championship at New York Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Robert Jones
  • Referee Tim Robinson
  • Referee Matt McGrath
  • Referee Andrew Fox

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Coventry City FC 46 95
2 Ipswich Town FC 46 84
3 Millwall FC 46 83
4 Southampton FC 46 80
5 Middlesbrough FC 46 80
6 Hull City AFC 46 73
7 Wrexham AFC 46 71
8 Derby County FC 46 69
9 Norwich City FC 46 65
10 Birmingham City FC 46 64
11 Swansea City AFC 46 64
12 Bristol City FC 46 62
13 Sheffield United FC 46 60
14 Preston North End FC 46 60
15 Queens Park Rangers FC 46 58
16 Watford FC 46 57
17 Stoke City FC 46 55
18 Portsmouth FC 46 55
19 Charlton Athletic FC 46 53
20 Blackburn Rovers FC 46 52
21 West Bromwich Albion FC 46 51
22 Oxford United FC 46 47
23 Leicester City FC 46 46
24 Sheffield Wednesday FC 46 0

Head-to-Head

1
3
Rotherham United FC 4 games · Avg 2.5 goals Leeds United FC
Last 5 meetings
2019-01-26 Rotherham United FC 1–2 Leeds United FC 2018-08-18 Leeds United FC 2–0 Rotherham United FC

Recent Form

Rotherham United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Jan Leeds United FC H 1–2 L
19 Jan Brentford FC H 2–4 L
12 Jan Ipswich Town FC A 0–1 L
06 Jan Manchester City FC A 0–7 L
01 Jan Preston North End FC H 2–1 W
29 Dec Bristol City FC A 0–1 L
Leeds United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Jan Rotherham United FC A 2–1 W
19 Jan Stoke City FC A 1–2 L
11 Jan Derby County FC H 2–0 W
06 Jan Queens Park Rangers FC A 1–2 L
01 Jan Nottingham Forest FC A 2–4 L
29 Dec Hull City AFC H 0–2 L

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Three points are at stake. Rotherham United FC host Leeds United FC — let the battle begin!
  • 5' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 10' The home supporters are growing impatient. Rotherham United FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 15' Rotherham United FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 20' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Rotherham United FC and Leeds United FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 25' A quiet spell here at New York Stadium. Rotherham United FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 28' Brilliant from the ! Semi Ajayi makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 28.
  • 33' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 38' Richie Towell has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 1 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 43' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 46' Tyler Roberts gets the nod from Leeds United AFC. He replaces Jack Clarke and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 51' Mateusz Klich adds to his 0 season tally! Leeds United AFC lead 1-1 — and this changes everything.
  • 56' The travelling Leeds United FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 61' Rotherham United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Leeds United FC backline.
  • 66' North Macedonia international Ezgjan Alioski has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 71' Rotherham United FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 75' Rotherham United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Jerry Yates is hanging Jon Taylor on the field on 75 minute.
  • 79' It’s a booking for Rotherham United FC player. Clark Robertson gets a Yellow card.
  • 82' The supporters are chanting for Kyle Vassell. He replaces Michael Smith on 82 minute.
  • 85' The supporters are chanting for Matty Crooks. He replaces Richie Towell on 85 minute.
  • 86' What a strike from Mateusz Klich! The score is 1-2.
  • 88' Jamie Shackleton gets the nod from Leeds United AFC. He replaces Jack Harrison and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 90' Leeds United AFC player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 90' The Leeds United AFC manager makes a substitution. Pablo Hernandez departs to be replaced by Leif Davis.
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from Leeds United FC to claim maximum points.

Lineups

Rotherham United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Paul Warne

Leeds United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Marcelo Bielsa

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Crysencio Summerville 3
Mateusz Klich 2
Luke Ayling 1
Kemar Roofe 1
Semi Ajayi 1
Hakeem Odoffin 1
Patrick Bamford 1
Luke Ayling 1

Head to Head

2019-01-26 Rotherham United FC 1–2 Leeds United FC 2018-08-18 Leeds United FC 2–0 Rotherham United FC

Rotherham United FC Form

2019-01-26 Rotherham United FC 1–2 Leeds United FC L 2019-01-19 Rotherham United FC 2–4 Brentford FC L 2019-01-12 Ipswich Town FC 1–0 Rotherham United FC L 2019-01-06 Manchester City FC 7–0 Rotherham United FC L 2019-01-01 Rotherham United FC 2–1 Preston North End FC W 2018-12-29 Bristol City FC 1–0 Rotherham United FC L

Leeds United FC Form

2019-01-26 Rotherham United FC 1–2 Leeds United FC W 2019-01-19 Stoke City FC 2–1 Leeds United FC L 2019-01-11 Leeds United FC 2–0 Derby County FC W 2019-01-06 Queens Park Rangers FC 2–1 Leeds United FC L 2019-01-01 Nottingham Forest FC 4–2 Leeds United FC L 2018-12-29 Leeds United FC 0–2 Hull City AFC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.33 Rotherham United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.57 Leeds United FC xG
I would bet for: Rotherham United FC or Leeds United FC 72% + Both teams to score 58%

Match Result

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

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes58% 0% No42%
Avg goals/match: 2.9
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 78%
22%
± 2.5 54%
46%
± 3.5 33%
67%
± 4.5 17%
83%

Double Chance

Rotherham United FC or Draw
59%
Draw or Leeds United FC
68%
Rotherham United FC or Leeds United FC
72%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Rotherham United FC24% Draw45% Leeds United FC31%
Actual: Rotherham United FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.4%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 1
7.8%
0 – 0
7.4%
2 – 1
7.3%
0 – 2
6.7%
1 – 0
6.4%
2 – 2
5.8%
2 – 0
4.8%
1 – 3
4.5%
0 – 3
3.4%
3 – 1
3.3%

Asian Handicap — Rotherham United FC

Handicap Rotherham United FC covers Push Leeds United FC covers
-2.5 5% — 95%
-2 5% 9% 86%
-1.5 14% — 86%
-1 14% 17% 69%
-0.5 31% — 69%
+0.5 58% — 42%
+1 58% 20% 21%
+1.5 79% — 21%
+2 79% 13% 9%
+2.5 91% — 9%

Clean Sheet

Rotherham United FC keeps clean sheet
22% ✓
Leeds United FC keeps clean sheet
27% ✓

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