Stoke vs Rotherham Prediction & Tips
We head to the Bet365 Stadium to meet up with a former Premier League side for this match-up on Matchday 1 of the Championship. Playing in red and white, Stoke City host Rotherham with a clear 90-minute objective: 3 points. The team coached by Alex Neil are favourites for the game, and don’t expect to disappoint the bookmakers, even if their current momentum isn’t necessarily the best. With just 2 wins from 5 friendlies, the Potters have had a few problems over the summer, most notably against Derby County, where they lost 3-0 on the scoreboard. However, the 28,000-strong crowd is likely to have a positive impact on the club born in 1863, which should see the home side come out on top in normal time despite some adversity.
Today’s visitors will not be starting the year in the same way as they ended the previous financial year away from home. Without an away win in 10 months, Matt Taylor’s men will be hoping for a moment of joy at the final whistle, even if the task does not look easy on paper. What’s more, the Millers are coming off a defeat to Stoke City in a friendly, so confidence isn’t necessarily high ahead of the opening minutes of the game. If they are to have any hope of a positive result, the side that narrowly held their own in April will have to surprise the home side from the outset, so as to plant the seeds of doubt in the minds of the red-and-white crowd.
Stoke City ended the previous season with 4 consecutive defeats.
Stoke City have not won any of their last 3 meetings.
Rotherham have been waiting for an away win since 08.11.2022, a total of 14 matches.
Rotherham have lost 7 games during this run.
Stoke – Rotherham FREE TIPS
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