2020-21 Championship – Rotherham vs Derby Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When does Rotherham vs Derby kick off? Saturday 19th December, 2020 – 15:00 (UK)
Where is Rotherham vs Derby being played? AESSEAL New York Stadium, Rotherham
Where can I get tickets for Rotherham vs Derby? Check official club websites for the latest ticket information
What TV channel is Rotherham vs Derby 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 Rotherham vs Derby in the UK? If televised, subscribers can stream the match live on Sky Go
THE TEAM NEWS
ROTHERHAM
Predicted line-up (3-5-2): Johansson; Ihiekwe, Wood, A. MacDonald; Olosunde, Barlaser, Lindsay, Crooks, Wiles; Smith, Vassell
Unavailable: Mattock (Injured), S. MacDonald (Injured), Ogbene (Injured), Robertson (Injured), Sadlier (Injured)
Questionable:
DERBY
Predicted line-up (4-3-3): Marshall; Byrne, Wisdom, Clarke, Buchanan; Knight, Bielik, Shinnie; Waghorn, Kazim-Richards, Jozwiak
Unavailable: Davies (Injured)
Questionable: Lawrence (Injured)
THE PREDICTION
Derby County’s renaissance under Wayne Rooney’s temporary stewardship continued in midweek with an impressive 2-0 win over high flying Swansea. The Rams are now unbeaten in six Championship matches and are proving a very difficult side to beat. They travel to Rotherham, who suffered heartbreak in their most recent fixture, losing 2-1 away to Blackburn courtesy of a 98th minute winning goal from the hosts. The mental consequences of such a late sucker punch may well have hit the Millers hard and Derby will no doubt be smelling blood heading into this match. Of those six unbeaten matches, Rooney’s men have drawn four of them and another tie looks likely here, with Rotherham a tougher outfit to beat at home.
