Rotherham - West Brom predictions and free betting tips [12/12/2023]

On Tuesday, football club Rotherham plays host to West Bromwich Albion in the twenty-first round of the English Football Championship. This encounter sees the visitors standing at the fifth position in the league table, whilst the home side is languishing in the 24th spot. 

Rotherham

Rotherham is currently a significant underdog this season, with only 13 points gathered in 20 rounds, placing them at the 24th position. They have played two matches in December, achieving a draw and suffering a defeat. The draw came against Birmingham with a 0-0 scoreline, and they faced a 1-2 loss against Swansea. The team will be missing Daryl due to an Achilles injury, as well as Rich with a muscle injury, and Wallace with a shoulder ailment. Rotherham yields a top player in Hughill who has notched up three goals this season.

West Bromwich

West Bromwich is playing this season as one of the championship leaders, aspiring for a promotion. Accumulating 32 points in 20 rounds, the team stands at the fifth spot of the table. In December, the squad played two matches, both ending in losses. They suffered defeats, with a 2-1 scoreline against Sunderland and a 1-2 against Leicester. West Brom will be without the services of Blackett, Cafu, and Clucas owing to muscle injuries, and Ferguson sidelined due to a hernia. The team's standout player this season has been Swift, credited with six goals and one assist.

Head to Head

Throughout the history of their confrontations, the teams have engaged in battle 14 times. West Bromwich triumphed in eight of those encounters, Rotherham celebrated victories in three, whilst sharing points in the remaining three matches.

Match prediction for Rotherham – West Bromwich

For this encounter, West Bromwich might be perceived as the clear favourites, owing to their aspirations for a promotion. Hence, taking a risk and betting in the favour of the match's visitors might be a calculated move.