Rotherham United v Birmingham City
18 April 2000hrs
Football – England – Championship
Pick Birmingham AH+0.25
Bookmaker Marathonbet
Odds: 1.60 odds taken 1934 GMT, Saturday 17th April
Sunday features action from the Championship with Rotherham United taking on Birmingham City at the AESSEAL New York Stadium.
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Rotherham United Preview – Can Millers bounce back?
Rotherham United’s plans to escape relegation were dealt a blow last time out in the Championship when they were handed a 1-0 defeat at home to fellow strugglers, Coventry City, and the hosts face another west midlands club in the shape of Birmingham City on Sunday evening.
The hosts still occupy a place in the relegation zone, sitting third from bottom but recent wins against Sheffield Wednesday, Bristol City and QPR have at least kept them in touch with the teams above them as they trail fourth from bottom outfit, Derby County, by four points.
However, results at home have seen a dramatic slump as Rotherham have lost six of their last seven matches at their New York Stadium amidst a poor record of 5-3-12 24/31 and they’ve failed to beat Birmingham City in each of their last six meetings.
Birmingham City Preview – Can Blues continue revival?
Birmingham City have enjoyed the boost of the arrival of new manager, Lee Bowyer, as the visitors have won three of their last five matches overall in the Championship which has helped lift the west midlands club away from the relegation zone.
Welcome victories over Reading, Swansea City and Stoke City have lifted Birmingham six points clear of Rotherham United and the relegation zone and The Blues will be pushing for another three points here which would further enhance their prospects of survival.
Having recorded just one win out of their last eight matches on their travels though, the chances of an away win here do seem slim but they stand a decent chance of picking up at least a point in this clash.
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Rotherham United v Birmingham City
Key Facts – Rotherham United v Birmingham City Tip
- Rotherham have lost 6 of their last 7 home matches
- Birmingham City have won 3 of their last 5 matches
- Birmingham City are unbeaten in the last 6 meetings v Rotherham
Rotherham United have struggled at home in recent times while Birmingham seem to have the greater momentum behind them ahead of this clash.
The best betting odds for Rotherham United v Birmingham City
Rotherham to win: 2.88 at Marathonbet
Draw: 3.25 at Marathonbet
Birmingham to win: 2.61 at Marathonbet
