2020-21 Championship – Derby vs Rotherham Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When does Derby vs Rotherham kick off? Saturday 16th January, 2021 – 15:00 (UK)
Where is Derby vs Rotherham being played? Pride Park Stadium, Derby
Where can I get tickets for Derby vs Rotherham? Check official club websites for the latest ticket information
What TV channel is Derby vs Rotherham on in the UK? Sky Sports have the rights to Championship matches in the UK, so it is worth checking their schedule
Where can I stream Derby vs Rotherham in the UK? If televised, subscribers can stream the match live on Sky Go
THE TEAM NEWS
DERBY
Predicted line-up (4-3-3): Marshall; Byrne, Wisdom, Clarke, Forsyth; Knight, Bielik, Shinnie; Jozwiak, Kazim-Richards, Sibley
Unavailable: Davies (Injured), Waghorn (Suspended)
Questionable: Lawrence (Injured), Marriott (Injured)
ROTHERHAM
Predicted line-up (5-4-1): Blackman; Olosunde, Ihiekwe, Wood, A. MacDonald, Harding; Lindsay, Barlaser, Crooks, Wiles; Smith
Unavailable: Jozefzoon (Ineligible), Mattock (Injured), Ogbene (Injured), Sadlier (Injured)
Questionable: Ladapo (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
After a Covid-19 outbreak at Derby County which saw the Rams forced to field a youth team for their side’s FA Cup third round tie away at Chorley last weekend, Wayne Rooney’s men have returned to training ahead of their home clash with Rotherham this coming weekend. Such a long break from action and the lack of preparation time ahead of this game is likely to have affected the hosts and Rotherham could sense a real opportunity to pick up a very rare points return away from home. Whilst Paul Warne’s side will rightly come into this match is underdogs having lost their last seven away games in the Championship, they forced Premier League outfit Everton into extra time in last weekend’s FA Cup third round clash and when taking into account Derby’s lack of match fitness, plus their recent highly publicised financial issues off the pitch, Rotherham double chance may prove the shrewd option here.
