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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 Hull City AFC 46 73
4 Oxford United FC 46 47
5 Leicester City FC 46 46
6 Blackburn Rovers FC 1 1
7 Wolverhampton Wanderers FC 1 1
8 Queens Park Rangers FC 0 0
9 Millwall FC 0 0
10 Middlesbrough FC 0 0
11 Swansea City AFC 0 0
12 Charlton Athletic FC 0 0
13 West Bromwich Albion FC 0 0
14 Bolton Wanderers FC 0 0
15 Birmingham City FC 0 0
16 Sheffield United FC 0 0
17 Southampton FC 0 0
18 Wrexham AFC 0 0
19 Watford FC 0 0
20 Burnley FC 0 0
21 Cardiff City FC 0 0
22 West Ham United FC 0 0
23 Derby County FC 0 0
24 Norwich City FC 0 0
25 Preston North End FC 0 0
26 Stoke City FC 0 0
27 Lincoln City FC 0 0
28 Portsmouth FC 0 0
29 Bristol City FC 0 0
30 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' Temperatures are rising at New York Stadium as Rotherham United FC face off against Leeds United FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 5' Leeds United FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 10' Mateusz Klich is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Rotherham United FC so far.
  • 15' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Rotherham United FC and Leeds United FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 20' 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.
  • 25' Kiko Casilla needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
  • 28' Semi Ajayi does the damage! The net is bulging and Rotherham United FC surge ahead!
  • 33' Clark Robertson has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 38' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 43' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 46' The crowd applauds Jack Clarke as he leaves the pitch. Tyler Roberts steps in for Leeds United AFC.
  • 51' A stunning finish from Mateusz Klich — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 56' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 56 minutes.
  • 61' Over 61 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 66' Rotherham United FC is showing some good football. However, Rotherham United FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 71' Leeds United FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 75' A tactical swap from Rotherham United FC — Jerry Yates on, Jon Taylor off on 75 minutes.
  • 79' Poor challenge from Clark Robertson. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 82' Kyle Vassell is replacing Michael Smith for the Rotherham United FC side.
  • 85' Matty Crooks gets the nod from Rotherham United FC. He replaces Richie Towell and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 86' Mateusz Klich with the second goal in the match!
  • 88' Time for substitution for Leeds United AFC. Jack Harrison is replaced by Jamie Shackleton.
  • 90' Controversy at the stadium! Kiko Casilla argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 90' Pablo Hernandez makes way for Leif Davis at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from Leeds United AFC.
  • Full Time. Leeds United FC beats Rotherham United FC

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
Kemar Roofe 1
Luke Ayling 1
Kemar Roofe 1
Semi Ajayi 1
Hakeem Odoffin 1
Patrick Bamford 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.