Rotherham vs Cardiff – After losing to Preston North End by a score of 1-2 in the Championship the last time out, Rotherham United will be hoping for a better outcome today.
Rotherham United controlled 46% of the ball during that game and attempted 6 goals, scoring one of them. Hakeem Odoffin (35′) was the lone player for Rotherham United to register a goal.
Three of the seven attempts on goal that Preston North End took were on goal. Ched Evans and Tom Cannon both struck for Preston North End in the second half.
Rotherham United hasn’t recently displayed defensive toughness all that frequently. They will be concerned that Rotherham United’s defense has been penetrated in 6 of their previous 6 matches, resulting in 9 goals being scored.
Before this encounter, Rotherham United had played six league games without triumphing over Cardiff City. Cardiff City will be hoping for a better outcome here after being beaten by West Bromwich Albion in their most recent Championship match.
Cardiff City had 49% of the game’s possession and 6 attempts on goal, but none of them were successful. West Bromwich Albion made one goal-scoring effort, and it was successful. West Bromwich Albion struck in the 17th minute through Daryl Dike.
A comparatively small number of goals have been scored between Cardiff City and rival teams in 5 of the previous 6 matches involving them.
The overall average of goals tallied per game during that stretch is a pitiful 2.17, with The Bluebirds’ average goals being 1. Of course, such a trend might not continue into the following game.
Looking at their prior outcomes, Cardiff City has never lost to Rotherham United when playing them away from home in league games. In their previous two league games, they have failed to pick up a victory away from home.
Rotherham vs Cardiff – Betting Analysis
A review of their previous head-to-head encounters dating back to January 23, 2016, reveals that Rotherham United has not fared well in these games.
Cardiff City has been dominant against them, prevailing in 67% of those matches, but they have been unable to win any games at all.
18 goals were scored in total between them in these contests, with 5 coming from The Millers and 13 from The Bluebirds. This results in an average of three goals being scored per contest.
The two teams’ most recent league matchup occurred on Championship Match Day 18 on October 29, 2022, with Cardiff City defeating Rotherham United 1-0.
Cardiff City had 63% of the control in that game and 5 of their 19 shots on goal were successful. Jaden Philogene scored the goal (at 65′).
Rotherham United, on the other hand, made 3 efforts at goal, but only one of them was successful. Oliver Langford was the match’s official judge.
Due to an injury-free roster that is available for selection, Rotherham United manager Matt Taylor will be glad to not have any major worries about his players’ fitness going into this game.
Sabri Lamouchi, the manager of Cardiff City, only has one fitness concern among an otherwise healthy collection of players. Jamilu Collins won’t be playing because of a cruciate ligament injury.
Although it’s difficult to predict a victor in this match, we believe that Rotherham United and Cardiff City both have a chance to score.
What are the top odds for this match?
Turning to the betting odds on the 90 minute result market, backing Rotherham United is available for 2.76, a bet on a draw is 3.2 and putting your money on the winner to be Cardiff City can be had at 2.76. They’re the most competitive bets being offered at the current time.
Rotherham vs Cardiff – Head -to- Head
Our Prediction: Over 1.5 Goals
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