2020-21 Championship – Rotherham vs Middlesbrough Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When does Rotherham vs Middlesbrough kick off? Wednesday 21st April 2021 – 18:00 (UK)
Where is Rotherham vs Middlesbrough being played? AESSEAL New York Stadium, Rotherham
Where can I get tickets for Rotherham vs Middlesbrough? Check official club websites for the latest ticket information
What TV channel is Rotherham vs Middlesbrough 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 Middlesbrough 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; Harding, Wood, A. MacDonald; Olosunde, Barlaser, Lindsay, Wiles, Giles; Ladapo, Smith
Unavailable: Mattock (Injured)
Questionable:
MIDDLESBROUGH
Predicted line-up (4-2-3-1): Bettinelli; Fisher, Hall, McNair, Bola; Howson, Saville; Spence, Watmore, Kebano; Akpom
Unavailable: Brown (Injured), Dijksteel (Injured), Fry (Injured), Morsy (Injured), Tavernier (Injured)
Questionable:
THE PREDICTION
Physical fatigue is perhaps starting to take its toll on Rotherham as their fourth league fixture in the space of eight days saw them beaten 0-1 by Birmingham courtesy of a late second-half goal. The worst thing for Paul Warne’s side is that they do not get a break and instead have to pick themselves up and go again only three days later against Middlesbrough. The 22nd-placed Millers are currently four points adrift of safety and have no choice but to sacrifice some defensive stability and take the game to the opposition with three points so important for them to acquire here. Whilst this may prove a successful strategy from an attacking perspective against a Middlesbrough side who have conceded at least once in each of their last five league games, Neil Warnock’s men certainly have the quality to take advantage of any extra space left in-behind by an ultra-attacking Rotherham outfit. Therefore, both teams to score is to be expected here.
