2020-21 Championship – Middlesbrough vs Rotherham Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When does Middlesbrough vs Rotherham kick off? Wednesday 27th January, 2021 – 19:00 (UK)
Where is Middlesbrough vs Rotherham being played? Riverside Stadium, Middlesbrough
Where can I get tickets for Middlesbrough vs Rotherham? Check official club websites for the latest ticket information
What TV channel is Middlesbrough 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 Middlesbrough vs Rotherham in the UK? If televised, subscribers can stream the match live on Sky Go
THE TEAM NEWS
MIDDLESBROUGH
Predicted line-up (4-3-3): Bettinelli; Dijksteel, Wood, McNair, Bola; Howson, Morsy, Saville; Watmore, Assombalonga, Johnson
Unavailable: Brown (Injured), Fletcher (Injured), Fry (Injured), Hall (Injured)
Questionable:
ROTHERHAM
Predicted line-up (3-5-1-1): Blackman; Ihiekwe, Wood, A. MacDonald; Olosunde, Lindsay, Barlaser, Wiles, Harding; Crooks; Smith
Unavailable: Mattock (Injured), Ogbene (Injured), Sadlier (Injured)
Questionable: Ladapo (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
With four points from their last two Championship games, Rotherham are showing real fight in their relegation battle that currently sees them sitting inside the bottom three. Here they travel to a Middlesbrough side smarting after a 0-1 loss at home to Blackburn that saw manager Neil Warnock furious at his side denied a penalty after a high boot to the face of Dael Fry, which saw the defender subbed off injured. Fry is a vital part of Warnock’s team and his absence in this match will prove a huge blow for the hosts. With Rotherham heading into this match with belief following their recent results and with the physical ability to match a tough Middlesbrough side, the visitors double chance is worth serious consideration here.
