Rotherham United vs Blackburn Rovers Prediction: Blackburn Rovers has the upper hand in this fixture's history

Rotherham United and Blackburn Rovers will compete for a win at New York Stadium in the EFL Championship. The two teams have previously played against each other once this season. Rotherham United is currently ranked 21st, while Blackburn Rovers holds the 3rd position. Rotherham United recently lost 4-1 to Ipswich Town in the FA Cup, while Blackburn Rovers won 1-0 against Norwich City. Blackburn Rovers will now focus on their league position, where they are currently third with 42 points from 26 games. Rotherham United, on the other hand, is in 21st place with 27 points, just one point above the relegation zone.

Rotherham United’s Form

Rotherham United's performance in the Championship this season has been underwhelming, with a record of 6 wins, 9 draws, and 11 losses. This has resulted in them being ranked 21st out of 24 teams in the Championship Table, with a win percentage of 23%. Their performance at home has been mediocre, with 4 wins, 4 draws, and 4 losses. Overall, Rotherham United has scored 28 goals in the Championship this season.

Rotherham United’s possible starting lineup

C. Washington, J. Lindsay, O. Rathbone, S. Ferguson, C. Bramall, H. Odoffin, P. Kioso, C. Humphreys, R. Wood, W. Harding and V. Johansson

Blackburn Rovers’ Form

Blackburn Rovers are having an outstanding season in the Championship, with 14 victories, 0 ties, and 12 defeats. This has earned them 3rd place out of 24 teams in the Championship Table, with a win rate of 54%. Their performance while playing away from home is considered average, with 5 wins, 0 draws, and 8 losses. Overall, they have scored 30 goals in the Championship this season.

Blackburn Rovers predicted lineup

J. Vale, B. Brereton, B. Dack, D. Markanday, J. Garrett, L. Travis, H. Pickering, D. Hyam, S. Wharton, H. Carter and A. A. W. Pears

Rotherham United vs Blackburn Rovers expert tips

Manager Matt Taylor is facing increased pressure as Rotherham United struggles through a seven-game winless streak across competitions. Another defeat could push them into the relegation zone. On the other hand, Blackburn Rovers, who are in the midst of a playoff race, is facing a different challenge as their recent poor performance makes automatic promotion unlikely. However, they are optimistic about securing a victory. Based on their past encounters, Blackburn Rovers has the upper hand, winning seven out of thirteen matches against Rotherham United, with two wins for Rotherham United and four draws. The prediction for the match is a narrow victory for Blackburn Rovers.