Rotherham United v Blackpool
14 September 1945hrs
Football – England – Championship
Pick Rotherham AH0
Bookmaker bet365
Odds: 1.60 odds taken 0834 GMT, Tuesday 13th September
Wednesday evening brings us further action from the Championship and features this upcoming clash between Rotherham United and Blackpool at the AESSEAL New York Stadium with the hosts looking to extend their unbeaten start at home while Blackpool will be seeking back to back wins away from home.
Table of Contents
Rotherham United Preview – Can Millers build on Hornets point?
Rotherham United drew 1-1 at home with Watford last time out in the Championship which was a creditable result for The Millers as the hosts have confounded their critics so far in this season’s Championship campaign with the south Yorkshire club sitting in the relative comfort of an early mid-table position of 13th place.
Indeed, Rotherham have made a solid start upon their return to the Championship following promotion from League One at the end of last season as the home side have suffered just the one defeat to date this term, which came in the form of a 3-0 loss away from home at Sunderland but The Millers have also posted two wins and four draws as well.
Victories over Reading 4-0 and Birmingham City 2-0, both of which were on home soil at their AESSEAL New York Stadium, along with points gained in draws with Swansea City, Preston NE, QPR and Watford, have given Paul Warne’s side a solid foundation from which to build this term.
The bigger picture shows that Rotherham have lost just once in their last 10 matches in the English second tier while also being unbeaten in their last five games at home as well, so The Millers may well fancy their chances of adding to their points tally here on Wednesday night, especially as Rotherham have won the previous four meetings on the trot against Blackpool and are unbeaten in their last 10 encounters against The Seasiders.
Blackpool Preview – Can Seasiders improve consistency?
It’s been something of a mixed bag of results to date in Blackpool’s Championship campaign as the visitors have picked up just three wins in their opening eight games of this new term, but nevertheless, Blackpool sit two league places and one point above hosts, Rotherham United, prior to this midweek clash.
Blackpool produced a winning start to the new season on the opening day with a 1-0 home win against Reading but although that has been The Seasiders’ only win on home soil at Bloomfield Road to date, the visitors have also picked up two wins on their travels as well, beating QPR 1-0 and Huddersfield Town 1-0 last time out.
Blackpool have also been handed three defeats already so far this season though, and it’s their inconsistent streak that has let them down in previous campaigns and early indications suggest this could be yet another frustrating season for manager, Michael Appleton and his side this term as well.
Defeats to Stoke City, Swansea City and Blackburn Rovers also indicate a level of vulnerability about Blackpool while the bigger picture shows Blackpool have managed to register just five wins from their previous 18 games in the Championship.
In addition, Blackpool have managed to muster just four wins out of their last 19 outings on the road and together with their poor record against Rotherham United, this could be a long evening for The Seasiders despite being unbeaten in their last three away games.
Don’t miss out on other Betting Tips & Predictions
Click here for more Betting Tips
Rotherham United v Blackpool
Key Facts – Rotherham United v Blackpool Tip
- Rotherham United have lost just once in their last 10 matches in the Championship
- Blackpool have managed to muster just 4 wins out of their last 19 away outings
- Rotherham United have won the previous 4 meetings on the trot against Blackpool
Rotherham United have displayed a lot more solidity and consistency so far this season and The Millers look in good shape to get a result of some sort against Blackpool here on Wednesday night.
The best betting odds for Rotherham United v Blackpool
Rotherham to win: 2.30 at bet365
Draw: 3.20 at bet365
Blackpool to win: 3.25 at bet365
