Rafael Guillén
This will be a crucial match in the fight to avoid relegation. Blackpool vs Rotherham United faces two teams that are struggling at the bottom of the Championship standings and this will be a golden opportunity for both teams to take three valuable points against direct rivals.
Here, at JefeBet, we are constantly working to provide you with the best sports betting information and Championship predictions, so here we leave you our prediction for this match between Blackpool vs Rotherham United.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Blackpool vs Rotherham United Championship Matchday 31 Game on February 11, 2023
- Where: Bloomfield Road – Blackpool, England
- When: Saturday, February 11, 2023, 9:00 AM ET
- Moneyline: Blackpool (+105) / Tie (+240) / Rotherham United (+255)
- Asian Handicap: Blackpool (AH +0.25, -134) / Rotherham United (-0.25, -102)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (-110) Under (-120)
- Both teams score: Yes (-139) / No (+102).
Odds provided by Unibet.
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Betting on Blackpool
The local team currently occupies the ante-penultimate position in the standings and is winless since matchday 18 in October. That translates into eleven games without a win for the Tangerines, who are already out of energy. Mick McCarthy has just taken over as manager and has not been able to motivate the team.
Under the helm of the team, Blackpool drew in his debut against Huddersfield Town (2-2), and that result gave them a boost of confidence. However, they faced The Terriers in the following matchday and were beaten by a score of 3-0. They can’t get back on their feet, no matter how much the new coach make changes to the team.
But there is a glimmer of hope, since winning could pull them out of the abyss since only three points separate them from salvation. In addition, they have one less game compared to their opponents, because the game scheduled for matchday 29 against Blackburn was suspended due to weather conditions.
Even though they have room for improvement, they have one less important element for this game because their captain Gary Madine was sent off last game against Huddersfield, and that will be a serious loss in the attacking front.
Possible Lineup (4-2-3-1): Chris Maxwell, Callum Connolly, Charlie Goode, Curtis Nelson, James Husband, Tom Trybull, Kenneth Dougall, Jerry Yates, Sonny Carey, CJ Hamilton, Shayne Laverly.
Rotherham United Preview
The Millers can’t relax either as they are 5 points away from the relegation places and more defeats could complicate them. What’s more, in the last 13 games, the visiting team only registers one win.
After their 4-0 victory over Blackburn, they drew twice, which keeps them some distance from the bottom places, but they are not playing well collectively. Matt Taylor took over the team during matchday 13, and in 16 games they were only able to win on three occasions.
The positive side is that they are currently unbeaten in three games, giving a slightly more positive feeling than Blackpool, who are coming off the back of a drubbing.
Possible Lineup (4-3-3): Viktor Johansson; Lee Peltier, Grant Hall, Cameron Humphreys, Leo Fuhr Hjelde; Hakeem Odofin, Conor Coventry, Oliver Rathbone; Chiedozie Ogbene, Jordan Hugill, Tariqe Fosu-Henry
JefeBet Prediction
Last time both clubs faced each other was during matchday 10 and Rotherham United thrashed Blackpool 3-0 at home, but the Millers were a different team at that moment, fifth in the standings and with a different manager.
Blackpool has been on decline since that game rightly and a home win would be ideal to pay for the affront, but we don’t think it will happen. Rotherham United will win their third away game and move further off the bottom of the standings.
Prediction: Blackpool 0-1 Rotherham United.
