Rotherham United vs Middlesbrough: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 26 December

Rotherham United

L L L D L

24th place in England Championship

1-0

26/12/2023 11:00

Middlesbrough

W D D L W

8th place in England Championship

England Championship

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Rotherham United vs Middlesbrough on 26 December 2023 (kick-off: 11:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Rotherham United vs Middlesbrough preview before placing your bet.

Rotherham United are currently 24th with 27 points after 46 matches.
Middlesbrough sit 8th with 69 points from 46 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Middlesbrough to win with probability 58%.
Head-to-head history favors Middlesbrough, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Rotherham United have 2 wins, while one match ended in a draw.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

11:00

2023-12-26

Rotherham United vs Middlesbrough - Prediction & Odds

Rotherham United

Middlesbrough

2023-12-26 11:00

STANDINGS UP TO 26/12/2023

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Leicester City	97	46	31	4	11	89	41	48
02 Ipswich Town	96	46	28	12	6	92	57	35
03 Leeds United	90	46	27	9	10	81	43	38
04 Southampton	87	46	26	9	11	87	63	24
05 West Bromwich(WBA)	75	46	21	12	13	70	47	23
06 Norwich City	73	46	21	10	15	79	64	15
07 Hull City	70	46	19	13	14	68	60	8
08 Middlesbrough	69	46	20	9	17	71	62	9
09 Coventry City	64	46	17	13	16	70	59	11
10 Preston North End	63	46	18	9	19	56	67	-11
11 Bristol City	62	46	17	11	18	53	51	2
12 Cardiff City	62	46	19	5	22	53	70	-17
13 Millwall	59	46	16	11	19	45	55	-10
14 Swansea City	57	46	15	12	19	59	65	-6
15 Watford	56	46	13	17	16	61	61	0
16 Sunderland A.F.C	56	46	16	8	22	52	54	-2
17 Stoke City	56	46	15	11	20	49	60	-11
18 Queens Park Rangers (QPR)	56	46	15	11	20	47	58	-11
19 Blackburn Rovers	53	46	14	11	21	60	74	-14
20 Sheffield Wednesday	53	46	15	8	23	44	68	-24
21 Plymouth Argyle	51	46	13	12	21	59	70	-11
22 Birmingham City	50	46	13	11	22	50	65	-15
23 Huddersfield Town	45	46	9	18	19	48	77	-29
24 Rotherham United	27	46	5	12	29	37	89	-52

Head To Head

19/07/2023 14:00

Rotherham United

0 - 2

Middlesbrough

INT CF

01/05/2023 08:00

Rotherham United

1 - 0

Middlesbrough

ENG LCH

17/09/2022 14:45

Middlesbrough

0 - 0

Rotherham United

ENG LCH

30/07/2021 14:00

Rotherham United

0 - 1

Middlesbrough

INT CF

21/04/2021 13:00

Rotherham United

1 - 2

Middlesbrough

ENG LCH

27/01/2021 15:00

Middlesbrough

0 - 3

Rotherham United

ENG LCH

Rotherham United

33%

Draw

17%

Middlesbrough

50%

Rotherham United Last 6 matches

23/12/2023 11:00

Leicester City 3 - 0 Rotherham United ENG LCH

16/12/2023 11:00

Plymouth Argyle 3 - 2 Rotherham United ENG LCH

12/12/2023 15:45

Rotherham United 0 - 2 West Bromwich(WBA) ENG LCH

09/12/2023 11:00

Rotherham United 1 - 2 Swansea City ENG LCH

02/12/2023 11:00

Birmingham City 0 - 0 Rotherham United ENG LCH

28/11/2023 15:45

Hull City 4 - 1 Rotherham United ENG LCH

Win

Draw

17%

Lost

83%

Last 6 matches Middlesbrough

23/12/2023 11:00

Middlesbrough 1 - 0 West Bromwich(WBA) ENG LCH

19/12/2023 15:45

Port Vale 0 - 3 Middlesbrough ENG LC

16/12/2023 11:00

Swansea City 1 - 2 Middlesbrough ENG LCH

13/12/2023 16:00

Middlesbrough 1 - 2 Hull City ENG LCH

09/12/2023 11:00

Middlesbrough 0 - 2 Ipswich Town ENG LCH

02/12/2023 11:00

Leeds United 3 - 2 Middlesbrough ENG LCH

Win

50%

Draw

Lost

50%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England Championship

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Goals

Scored

197

Avg. per game

0.66

Conceded

220

Avg. per game

0.73

Scored

251

Avg. per game

0.84

Conceded

198

Avg. per game

0.66

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

1 (17%)5 (83%)

In last 300 matches

YesNo

131 (44%)169 (56%)

In last 300 matches

NoYes

164 (55%)136 (45%)

Rotherham United

Recent matches

Middlesbrough

Under /Over

(71%)32 13(29%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(69%)31 14(31%)

Under /Over

(33%)15 30(67%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(38%)17 28(62%)

Under /Over

(36%)16 29(64%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(36%)16 29(64%)

/Yes

(40%)18 27(60%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(58%)26 19(42%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Rotherham United

Middlesbrough

Shots

Rotherham United

Total shots

10.76 avg / game

Blocked

594 total

Avg. 2.90

Middlesbrough

Total shots

13.04 avg / game

Blocked

1053 total

Avg. 4.26

Rotherham United Pass Middlesbrough

Total passes

81752

Avg. 316 / game

Accurate

67%

Ball possession

46%

Total passes

126851

Avg. 479 / game

Accurate

80%

Ball possession

54%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Rotherham United

300

Played games

Middlesbrough

300

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.28

Clean sheets

0.28

4.82

1447

Corners

1737

5.79

20.57

6171

Throw-ins

5962

19.87

1.64

491

Offsides

532

1.77

2.80

841

GK saves

649

2.16

Rotherham United

DISCIPLINARY

Middlesbrough

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.59

477

473

1.58

0.05

0.04

10.64

3192

Fouls

2721

9.07

12.30

3690

Tackles

3821

12.74

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How We Build the Rotherham United vs Middlesbrough Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Rotherham United vs Middlesbrough on 26 December 2023 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this England Championship fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Rotherham United vs Middlesbrough Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Rotherham United's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Middlesbrough's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

England Championship Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live England Championship standings and the England Championship form table to understand exactly where Rotherham United and Middlesbrough sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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