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

Championship · 2018-19
Rotherham United FC
2 – 2
Full Time
Sheffield United FC
Sat 24 Nov 2018 · 12:30 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 62' Chris Basham

Overview

Match Preview

Rotherham United FC vs Sheffield United FC — Championship .

Match Details

  • Referee John Busby
  • Referee Peter Bankes
  • Referee Jonathan Hunt
  • Referee Tim Wood

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
2
1
Rotherham United FC 4 games · Avg 1.8 goals Sheffield United FC
Last 5 meetings
2018-11-24 Rotherham United FC 2–2 Sheffield United FC

Recent Form

Rotherham United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
24 Nov Sheffield United FC H 2–2 D
10 Nov Blackburn Rovers FC A 1–1 D
03 Nov Swansea City AFC H 2–1 W
27 Oct Preston North End FC A 1–1 D
23 Oct Middlesbrough FC A 0–0 D
20 Oct Bolton Wanderers FC H 1–1 D
Sheffield United FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
24 Nov Rotherham United FC A 2–2 D
09 Nov Sheffield Wednesday FC H 0–0 D
03 Nov Nottingham Forest FC A 0–1 L
27 Oct Wigan Athletic FC H 4–2 W
23 Oct Stoke City FC H 1–1 D
20 Oct Derby County FC A 1–2 L

Key Stats

25% Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
25% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at !
  • 5' It’s high time Paul Warne made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 8' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Mark Duffy makes it 0-1.
  • 13' Will Vaulks has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 18' It looks surprising Rotherham United FC does not make any changes. Marvin Johnson has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 23' Semi Ajayi, a Nigeria , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 28' Rotherham United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 33' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 38' Rotherham United FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 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.
  • 48' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 53' Sheffield United FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 58' Ireland international Enda Stevens has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 62' Chris Basham was booked on 62.
  • 62' Another change for Sheffield United FC made on 62 minute. David McGoldrick leaves to be changed by Leon Clarke.
  • 63' Time for substitution for Rotherham United FC. Ryan Manning is replaced by Joe Newell.
  • 66' Brilliant from the ! Jon Taylor makes it 1-1 with a superb finish on 66.
  • 71' It is a cagey affair so far. Rotherham United FC in their trying to find a way past Sheffield United FC's compact .
  • 76' Rotherham United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Sheffield United FC backline.
  • 81' It looks like no one’s ball. Rotherham United FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 85' Magnificent from Chris Basham! That is 7 goals in 366 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 87' Time for substitution for Sheffield United FC. Mark Duffy is replaced by Richard Stearman.
  • 90' A goal from the England international Jamie Proctor! He fires home on 90 to make it 2-2!
  • 90' A tactical swap from Sheffield United FC — Marvin Johnson on, Billy Sharp off on 90 minutes.
  • celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

Rotherham United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Paul Warne

Sheffield United FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Chris Wilder

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Mark Duffy 2
Jon Taylor 1
Jamie Proctor 1
Chris Basham 1
Jack O'Connell 1
Ben Wiles 1

Head to Head

2018-11-24 Rotherham United FC 2–2 Sheffield United FC

Rotherham United FC Form

2018-11-24 Rotherham United FC 2–2 Sheffield United FC D 2018-11-10 Blackburn Rovers FC 1–1 Rotherham United FC D 2018-11-03 Rotherham United FC 2–1 Swansea City AFC W 2018-10-27 Preston North End FC 1–1 Rotherham United FC D 2018-10-23 Middlesbrough FC 0–0 Rotherham United FC D 2018-10-20 Rotherham United FC 1–1 Bolton Wanderers FC D

Sheffield United FC Form

2018-11-24 Rotherham United FC 2–2 Sheffield United FC D 2018-11-09 Sheffield United FC 0–0 Sheffield Wednesday FC D 2018-11-03 Nottingham Forest FC 1–0 Sheffield United FC L 2018-10-27 Sheffield United FC 4–2 Wigan Athletic FC W 2018-10-23 Sheffield United FC 1–1 Stoke City FC D 2018-10-20 Derby County FC 2–1 Sheffield United FC L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.6 Rotherham United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.34 Sheffield United FC xG
I would bet for: Rotherham United FC or Sheffield United FC 74% + Both teams to score 59%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Rotherham United FC44% Draw26% Sheffield United FC30%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes59% 0% No41%
Avg goals/match: 2.94
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 93%
7%
± 1.5 79%
21%
± 2.5 55%
45%
± 3.5 34%
66%
± 4.5 18%
82%

Double Chance

Rotherham United FC or Draw
70%
Draw or Sheffield United FC
56%
Rotherham United FC or Sheffield United FC
74%

Half-Time Result

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

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.2%
2 – 1
8.7%
1 – 0
7.6%
1 – 2
7.3%
0 – 0
7.1%
2 – 0
6.7%
0 – 1
6.2%
2 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
4.7%
3 – 1
4.7%
3 – 0
3.5%
1 – 3
3.3%

Asian Handicap — Rotherham United FC

Handicap Rotherham United FC covers Push Sheffield United FC covers
-2.5 9% — 91%
-2 9% 13% 78%
-1.5 22% — 78%
-1 22% 20% 58%
-0.5 42% — 58%
+0.5 69% — 31%
+1 69% 17% 14%
+1.5 86% — 14%
+2 86% 9% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

Rotherham United FC keeps clean sheet
27% ✓
Sheffield United FC keeps clean sheet
21% ✓

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