Rotherham vs Birmingham Prediction 21 Sep 2024

⚽ League One - Round 7 Preview

📅 21 Sep 2024

⏰ 15:00 GMT +1

🏟 Aesseal New York Stadium (Rotherham)

Rotherham will host Birmingham in this League One Round 7 fixture at the Aesseal New York Stadium. Rotherham currently sits 17th in the league, having played six matches, winning one, drawing three, and losing two, with a total scoreline of 5:7. At home, Rotherham has shown some resilience, winning one and drawing two of their three matches, with a total score of 4:3. In their last match, they drew 2-2 against Burton. Key players for Rotherham include Jonson Clarke-Harris, who has contributed with 2 goals and 1 assist, Liam Kelly, and Joe Powell, all crucial to their performance so far this season.

Birmingham, on the other hand, has had an impressive start and is currently 2nd in the league standings. They have played five matches, winning four and drawing one, with a goal difference of 11:6. Away from home, Birmingham remains undefeated, winning both matches with a combined score of 5:3. In their last match, they triumphed 3-1 against Wrexham. Key players for Birmingham include top scorer Alfie May, with four goals, Christoph Klarer, and Willum Thor Willumsson, who have both contributed with assists and goals.

The recent head-to-head statistics slightly favor Birmingham, who have won two out of the last five meetings, while Rotherham won one, and two matches ended in draws. The last meeting in April 2024 ended in a goalless draw. Offensively, Birmingham has been more prolific, scoring 11 goals, ranking 2nd in the league, while Rotherham has managed five goals, ranking 15th to 19th. Defensively, Birmingham has conceded six goals, better than Rotherham's seven.

Where to watch Rotherham vs Birmingham?

📺 Link to watch Rotherham vs Birmingham Live Stream on TV

📋Players to watch:

• Jonson Clarke-Harris (Rotherham): Key forward with 2 goals and 1 assist, leading Rotherham’s attack.
• Alfie May (Birmingham): The joint top scorer in the league with 4 goals, May is a constant goal threat.
• Willum Thor Willumsson (Birmingham): A versatile player contributing both goals and assists for Birmingham.

⚡️Match Facts:

• Birmingham has not lost any of their last six matches this season.
• Rotherham is unbeaten at home in their last three matches this season.
• Birmingham has scored in seven of their last ten head-to-head meetings with Rotherham.

💡 Rotherham vs Birmingham Prediction

With Birmingham in fine form and Rotherham struggling to find consistent results, Birmingham looks set to continue their strong start. Their superior offensive and defensive records suggest they will come out on top. Rotherham, despite their home resilience, may find it difficult to hold off Birmingham's attacking threats. A 2-1 win for Birmingham is a likely outcome.

Rotherham vs Birmingham Betting Tips

• Birmingham to win
• Over 2.5 goals
• Both teams to score