Rotherham vs Cardiff: result 1-2 and analysis
ChampionshipRegular Season - 23Kick-off on February 9, 2021 at 07:00 PM (UTC)AESSEAL New York Stadium, Rotherham, South Yorkshire
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What was the result of Rotherham vs Cardiff?
Cardiff won 1-2 on February 9, 2021.
Goalscorers
- 42′S. OjoCardiff
- 61′M. CrooksRotherham
- 85′J. BennettCardiff
Official lineup for Rotherham vs Cardiff
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Rotherham
3-5-1-1- 24M. Smith
- 5L. Wing
- 8B. Wiles
- 26D. Barlaser
- 25M. Crooks
- 19W. Harding
- 22M. Olosunde
- 20M. Ihiekwe
- 15C. Robertson
- 6R. Wood
- 1V. Johansson
Cardiff
3-4-1-2- 27S. Ojo
- 10K. Moore
- 23H. Wilson
- 6W. Vaulks
- 8J. Ralls
- 38P. Ng
- 16C. Nelson
- 5A. Flint
- 3J. Bennett
- 4S. Morrison
- 1D. Phillips
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Rotherham have 5 wins, 2 draws and 8 defeats; Cardiff have 6, 2 and 7.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2021 | Preston(away) | 2-1 | Championship |
| Feb 3, 2021 | Derby(home) | 3-0 | Championship |
| Jan 30, 2021 | Swansea(home) | 1-3 | Championship |
| Jan 27, 2021 | Middlesbrough(away) | 3-0 | Championship |
| Jan 19, 2021 | Stoke City(home) | 3-3 | Championship |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2021 | Bristol City(away) | 2-0 | Championship |
| Jan 30, 2021 | Millwall(home) | 1-1 | Championship |
| Jan 27, 2021 | Barnsley(away) | 2-2 | Championship |
| Jan 20, 2021 | QPR(home) | 0-1 | Championship |
| Jan 16, 2021 | Norwich(home) | 1-2 | Championship |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 1 Rotherham win, 2 draws, 3 Cardiff wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2017 | Cardiff 5-0 Rotherham | Championship |
| Sep 24, 2016 | Rotherham 1-2 Cardiff | Championship |
| Jan 23, 2016 | Cardiff 2-2 Rotherham | Championship |
| Sep 19, 2015 | Rotherham 2-1 Cardiff | Championship |
| Mar 3, 2015 | Rotherham 1-3 Cardiff | Championship |
| Dec 6, 2014 | Cardiff 0-0 Rotherham | Championship |
How many goals should we expect?
Rotherham score 1.5 and concede 1.7 goals per match over their last 15; Cardiff score 1.3 and concede 1.3.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rotherham | 1.5 | 1.7 | 4 | 9/15 | 11/15 |
| Cardiff | 1.3 | 1.3 | 4 | 7/15 | 7/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | Cardiff | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 16 | 15 | 10 |
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