Bristol City vs Rotherham United Live Stream, Predictions

📊 Form Guide

Bristol City

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Bristol City will play in this game following on from a 1-1 Championship drawn result versus Norwich City.

In that match, Bristol City managed 51% possession and 13 shots at goal with 5 of them on target. The only player on the scoresheet for Bristol City was Haydon Roberts (55'). On the other side, Norwich City had 10 shots on goal with 3 on target. Borja Sainz (58') scored for Norwich City.

Their more recent scorelines shine a light on the fact that there has been much resilience in the Bristol City backline. Bristol City have been stingy, seeing the total number of goals that have gone in at their end during their previous six games standing at 2.

Leading up to this clash, Bristol City:

• haven't been beaten in the league by Rotherham United in their previous 3 games.
• are undefeated in their last 4 home league matches.

Rotherham United

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In their last game, Rotherham United drew 0-0 in the Championship tie with Birmingham City.

In that match, Rotherham United managed 47% possession and 10 attempts on goal with 3 of them on target. At the other end, Birmingham City had 6 attempts on goal with 2 on target.

It has become apparent that Rotherham United have failed to get amongst the goals in their past six clashes, recording the disappointing return of only 2. In those fixtures, The Millers have also seen the overall goal aggregate against them equal 8. Such a trend won’t necessarily be carried forward here, though.

Going into this encounter, Rotherham United have not won away from home in their last 35 matches in the league. Their travelling supporters must be so depressed.

↔️ Head to head

Looking over their most recent head-to-head meetings going back to 29/12/2018 tells us that Bristol City have won 4 of these games & Rotherham United 2, with the tally of drawn results being 0.

A total of 15 goals were scored between them throughout the course of those matches, with 8 from The Robins and 7 belonging to The Millers. The average goals per game has been 2.5.

The previous league match featuring the two was Championship match day 10 on 04/10/2023 and the score finished Rotherham United 1-2 Bristol City.

That day, Rotherham United managed 42% possession and 8 attempts at goal with 1 of them on target. Their only player to score was Tyler Blackett (86').

For their opponents, Bristol City got 9 shots at goal with 5 on target. Tommy Conway (81', 95') scored.

The referee was Dean Whitestone.

ℹ️ Team News: Bristol City

It’s a low absenteeism rate, with just a single fitness concern for the Bristol City gaffer Liam Manning to be concerned about from a near full-strength group. George Tanner (Ankle injury) is out of contention.

ℹ️ Team News: Rotherham United

Due to a fully healthy group to choose from, the Rotherham United manager Steve Evans doesn’t have any fitness concerns whatsoever ahead of this clash.

🧠 Prediction

Our thinking is that Bristol City can and should be able to create a good number of chances & successful shots on target.

In contrast, Rotherham United could well struggle getting on the scoresheet but we do think that it’s more than likely that they will be managing to get on the scoresheet, too.

We’re therefore expecting to see a pretty comfortable 3-1 victory for Bristol City at the conclusion of the game.

Our expert partners are tipping over 1.5 goals for this match. Check out their VIP predictions here.

Renata Leite, 13:01 25/04/2024