Rotherham United FC vs Watford FC, Championship 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Rotherham United FC vs Watford FC — Championship at New York Stadium.
- Rotherham United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Watford FC 15 games · 15 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee
- Assistant 1 Daniel Leach
- Assistant 2
7 games this season
🟨 3.6/game
⚽ 8.6 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Birmingham City FC | 15 | 29 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough FC | 15 | 29 |
| 3 | Stoke City FC | 15 | 29 |
| 4 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 15 | 28 |
| 5 | West Bromwich Albion FC | 15 | 28 |
| 6 | Swansea City AFC | 15 | 26 |
| 7 | Southampton FC | 15 | 24 |
| 8 | Queens Park Rangers FC | 15 | 24 |
| 9 | West Ham United FC | 15 | 23 |
| 10 | Sheffield United FC | 15 | 22 |
| 11 | Portsmouth FC | 15 | 22 |
| 12 | Norwich City FC | 15 | 21 |
| 13 | Blackburn Rovers FC | 15 | 21 |
| 14 | Cardiff City FC | 15 | 18 |
| 15 | Wrexham AFC | 15 | 18 |
| 16 | Millwall FC | 15 | 18 |
| 17 | Bristol City FC | 15 | 18 |
| 18 | Bolton Wanderers FC | 15 | 17 |
| 19 | Charlton Athletic FC | 15 | 17 |
| 20 | Watford FC | 15 | 15 |
| 21 | Lincoln City FC | 15 | 15 |
| 22 | Burnley FC | 15 | 10 |
| 23 | Derby County FC | 15 | 10 |
| 24 | Preston North End FC | 15 | 8 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Feb | Watford FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 13 Feb | Hull City AFC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 10 Feb | Leeds United FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 03 Feb | Southampton FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 20 Jan | Middlesbrough FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 13 Jan | Stoke City FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Feb | Rotherham United FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 13 Feb | Norwich City FC | A | 2–4 | L |
| 10 Feb | Leicester City FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 06 Feb | Southampton FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 03 Feb | Cardiff City FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 31 Jan | Sheffield Wednesday FC | A | 0–0 | D |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
20%
Clean Sheets
Watford FC this season
Watford FC this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Watford FC
0-15
3/4
16-30
3/4
31-45
–/6
46-60
2/3
61-75
1/2
76+
4/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Watford FC
| Amin Nabizada | 3 G |
| Iker Bravo | 1 G |
| Luca Kjerrumgaard | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Rotherham United FC to score. At the same time, Watford FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 10' Watford FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 15' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 20' 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.
- 25' 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.
- 30' Viktor Johansson is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Rotherham United FC tonight.
- 35' Jake Livermore, a England , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 40' It is a cagey affair so far. Rotherham United FC in their 3-4-1-2 trying to find a way past Watford FC's compact 4-1-4-1.
- 45' 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.
- 50' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 55' The Watford FC bench stirs into life. Ismael Kone is withdrawn and Giorgi Chakvetadze gets his opportunity.
- 58' What composure from Yaser Asprilla! The Colombia international strokes it home. 0-1.
- 63' Rotherham United FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Watford FC backline.
- 64' A meaty challenge results in booking for Andy Rinomhota on 64.
- 68' A moment of madness from Sebastian Revan on 68 minutes earns him a card. Rotherham United FC will be frustrated.
- 68' Another substitution for Rotherham United FC to replace Charlie Wyke by Jordan Hugill on 68 minute.
- 69' Another substitution for Rotherham United FC to replace Christ Tiehi by Sam Clucas on 69 minute.
- 73' The referee has no hesitation. Ben Hamer is booked for Watford FC — card on 73.
- 76' Another change for Watford FC made on 76 minute. Ken Sema leaves to be changed by Jake Livermore.
- 79' Rotherham United FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Cafu is hanging Cameron Humphreys on the field on 79 minute.
- 84' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 85' A tactical swap from Watford FC — Ryan Andrews on, Yaser Asprilla off on 85 minutes.
- 86' The Watford FC bench stirs into life. Jamal Lewis is withdrawn and Emmanuel Dennis gets his opportunity.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Rotherham United FC 0-1 Watford FC.
Lineups
Rotherham United FC Lineups
3-4-1-2Starting XI
- 12
- 29
-
14
Charlie Wyke ↓ Jordan Hugill 68'
- 23
- 18
- 22
-
27
Christ Tiehi ↓ Sam Clucas 69'
-
24
Cameron Humphreys ↓ Cafu 79'
- 1
-
40
Peter Kioso ↓ Shane Ferguson 79'
- 28
Bench
-
8
Sam Clucas ↑ 69'
-
17
Shane Ferguson ↑ 79'
- 21
-
10
Jordan Hugill ↑ 68'
-
9
Tom Eaves ↑ 69'
- 26
-
7
Cafu ↑ 79'
- 38
- 16
Coach
Leam Richardson
Watford FC Lineups
4-1-4-1Starting XI
-
12
Ken Sema ↓ Jake Livermore 76'
- 26
- 4
-
6
Jamal Lewis ↓ Emmanuel Dennis 86'
- 3
-
39
Edo Kayembe ↓ Tom Ince 55'
- 15
- 24
- 11
-
18
Yaser Asprilla ↓ Ryan Andrews 85'
- 9
Bench
-
25
Emmanuel Dennis ↑ 86'
-
8
Jake Livermore ↑ 76'
-
7
Tom Ince ↑ 55'
- 1
-
16
Giorgi Chakvetadze ↑ 55'
- 37
- 42
- 59
-
45
Ryan Andrews ↑ 85'
Coach
Valerien Ismael
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Mileta Rajovic | 2 |
| Yaser Asprilla | 1 |
| Ismaila Sarr | 1 |
| Francisco Sierralta | 1 |
| Richard Wood | 1 |
| Vakoun Issouf Bayo | 1 |
| Shane Ferguson | 1 |
| Joao Ferreira | 1 |
Head to Head
Rotherham United FC Form
2024-02-17
Rotherham United FC
0–1
Watford FC
L
2024-02-13
Rotherham United FC
1–2
Hull City AFC
L
2024-02-10
Leeds United FC
3–0
Rotherham United FC
L
2024-02-03
Rotherham United FC
0–2
Southampton FC
L
2024-01-20
Middlesbrough FC
1–1
Rotherham United FC
D
2024-01-13
Rotherham United FC
0–1
Stoke City FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.1
Rotherham United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.4
Watford FC xG
I would bet for:
Rotherham United FC or Watford FC 71%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Watford FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.5
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 2.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 3.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Rotherham United FC or Draw
58%
Draw or Watford FC
71%
Rotherham United FC or Watford FC
71%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.6%
0 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
10.3%
1 – 2
8.5%
1 – 0
8%
0 – 2
7.8%
2 – 1
6.7%
2 – 0
4.9%
2 – 2
4.8%
1 – 3
4%
0 – 3
3.6%
3 – 1
2.5%
Asian Handicap — Rotherham United FC
| Handicap | Rotherham United FC covers | Push | Watford FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 8% | 89% |
| -1.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -1 | 11% | 17% | 72% |
| -0.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| +0.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
| +1 | 58% | 22% | 20% |
| +1.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +2 | 80% | 13% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Rotherham United FC keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Watford FC keeps clean sheet
34%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

