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

Championship · 2018-19
Sat 26 Jan 2019 · 15:00 UTC New York Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'

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
3 games this season 🟨 3.3/game ⚽ 11.7 goals/game

Head-to-Head

1
3
Rotherham United FC 4 games · Avg 2.5 goals Leeds United FC

Recent Form

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
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' The wait is over. Rotherham United FC get us underway at New York Stadium.
  • 5' Over 5 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 10' Leeds United FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 15' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 20' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 25' Rotherham United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 28' GOAL! Semi Ajayi fires home to make it 1-0!
  • 33' 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.
  • 38' 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.
  • 43' It looks surprising Leeds United FC does not make any changes. Will Vaulks has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 46' Leeds United AFC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Tyler Roberts is hanging Jack Clarke on the field on 46 minute.
  • 51' Against the run of play, Mateusz Klich has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 56' It’s high time Paul Warne made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 61' Jack Clarke, a England , has 22 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 66' Scotland international Liam Cooper has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 71' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Sean Raggett suffering a number of foals already.
  • 75' Fresh legs for Rotherham United FC! Jerry Yates comes on to replace Jon Taylor.
  • 79' Clark Robertson picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 82' Fresh legs for Rotherham United FC! Kyle Vassell comes on to replace Michael Smith.
  • 85' The Rotherham United FC bench stirs into life. Richie Towell is withdrawn and Matty Crooks gets his opportunity.
  • 86' Mateusz Klich doubles the advantage! 1-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 88' Leeds United AFC ring the changes. Jack Harrison has done his job and it is now time for Jamie Shackleton to step up.
  • 90' Kiko Casilla has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 90.
  • 90' The crowd applauds Pablo Hernandez as he leaves the pitch. Leif Davis steps in for Leeds United AFC.
  • 1-2 the final result. Rotherham United FC will be bitterly disappointed.

Lineups

H2H

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.