Rafael Guillén
ThisRotherham United vs Middlesbrough match will be crucial for both promotion and relegation. In fact, this encounter will have the Millers clawing their way into the Championship and the Boro dreaming about the Premier League. Both teams rely on themselves to achieve their goals, making this match feel almost like a final.
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Predictions, Picks, and Betting Odds for Rotherham United vs Middlesbrough EFL Championship Matchday 45 Game on May 1, 2023
- Where: New York Stadium, Rotherham, England
- When: Monday, May 1, 2023, 2:00 PM E.T.
- Moneyline: Rotherham United (+275) / Tie (+250) / Middlesbrough (+105)
- Asian Handicap: Rotherham United (AH -0.5, -124) / Middlesbrough (AH +0.5, +102)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (+107) / Under (-132)
- Both teams score: Yes (-118) / No (-112)
All odds are provided by Unibet
Betting on Rotherham United
This team has two matches left to earn points because Reading is just three points ahead of it. So, if they win this match, the team would be practically safe. However, the Rotherham team is not doing well at all, and this problem has made them drop positions in the standings.
In fact, the team has gone winless for four matches, and this negative run has taken it from a comfortable 18th place to the 20th spot in the standings. It is worth remembering that the last three teams will be relegated, so Rotherham cannot afford to lose more points, especially considering that the teams below are close.
Rotherham United had a pending match against Cardiff, which was perfect for earning points, but the team lost that clash by a 1-2 score. At first, the team had the match under control, from which they could have earned a point, but in the 87th minute, the team conceded the goal that led to being defeated. This has been a constant problem for Rotherham, as it has already suffered this fate against Bristol (1-2), conceding a goal at the 91st minute. The team simply does not know how to close games.
Possible Lineup (3-1-4-1): Viktor Johansson; Lee Peltier, Richard Wood, Cameron Humphreys; Conor Coventry; Wes Harding, Jamie Lindsay, Oliver Rathbone, Cohen Bramall, Chiedozie Ogbene; Jordan Hugill.
Betting on Middlesbrough
The Boro team has not played in the Premier League since the 2016-17 season, and after six seasons in the Championship, it will be in the Playoffs searching for its third promotion.
The team is 11 points away from direct promotion, and if it wins it would make the team move up automatically. Actually, Middlesbrough has already secured its place in the playoffs by finishing fourth, but finishing third would be much better.
The team had recorded two wins in a row, but it fell to Luton Town in a game it started winning but that was not able to close with a favourable result. Sadly, its opponent is on a roll, so this defeat might be a preview of what we can expect to see in the Playoff final.
Possible Lineup (4-2-3-1): Zack Steffen; Anfernee Dijksteel, Jonathan Howson, Darragh Lenihan, Ryan Giles; Alex Mowatt, Daniel Barlaser; Isaiah Jones, Cameron Archer, Marc Bola; Matt Crooks.
JefeBet Prediction
The Boro team is already thinking about the playoffs, but Rotherham United is in panic mode. If the team does not manage to win this match, it could enter the last matchday with its fate out of its hands.
At JefeBet we believe these two teams will reach a draw, mostly because Middlesbrough is a strong away team (nine wins) and, even if the Millers go all out, it will not be enough.
Prediction: Tie (ROT 1-1 MID)
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