Preston vs Rotherham prediction: ENGLAND: Championship betting tips on match 2024-03-28 15:00.
[p]Preston North End signed off for the international break with a 1-0 victory over Plymouth that kept their play-off dreams alive. The Lilywhites begin the round five points adrift of the top-six after an impressive run of just one defeat from their last nine matches (W5, D3), but will be determined to arrest a three-game winless run at Deepdale (D2, L1).[/p]
[p]Most concerningly for Ryan Loweâs men, each of the last four teams to beat them on their own turf currently occupy a place in the bottom-half of the Championship table. The visit of basement boys Rotherham United may not be as inviting as it seems then, especially as North End have emerged victorious just once from their last eight meetings with the Millers (D4, L3).[/p]
[p]That includes an active four-match unbeaten streak at Deepdale for Rotherham (W1, D3), yet maintaining that run will likely only serve to delay the inevitable. A whopping 19 points adrift of safety, Leam Richardsonâs men could be officially relegated over the Easter weekend if they fail to end a miserable 15-match winless run in all competitions (D4, L11).[/p]
[p]Halting that streak looks unlikely considering that Rotherham have failed to score in their last four outings, while theyâve not tasted victory on the road in Championship action since November 2022 (D11, L21). That sequence includes a five-match losing streak thatâs seen the Millers concede 19 times, so shoring up the defence will be top priority for Richardson.[/p]
[p]Key battle: Preston striker Will Keane has scored in his last two second-tier meetings with Rotherham, both of which saw his side on the day win âto nilâ. He will be up against Millers goalkeeper Viktor Johansson who has made 20 saves more than any other Championship stopper, despite being a part of the divisionâs leakiest backline![/p]
[p]Hot stat: Both teams have scored in nine of the last ten H2Hs.[/p]