Rotherham vs Swansea prediction: ENGLAND: Championship betting tips on match 2022-07-29 14:00.
Thereās few teams in the English Football League who define the term āyo-yo clubā better than Rotherham United, whoās automatic promotion from League One last season sees them start their sixth consecutive campaign in a different league! These have all come under current manager Paul Warne, whoāll be hoping his fourth attempt at managing Rotherham in the Championship will end differently, despite being the bookies favourite for relegation once again.
The Millers pre-season has seen their outgoings grab more headlines than their incomers, but they have made additions to a defensive line that kept 23 clean sheets last term in League One, the most across the top four divisions of English football! Usually strong starters, Rotherham have won their last three opening matches of a league season, and another stubborn defensive effort will aid in extending that here.
Swansea enter the 2022/23 Championship after finishing 15th last season, a severe drop in performance considering they competed in the playoffs the two seasons prior. Analysts seem torn regarding Swanseaās potential this season, with some citing little to no squad improvement as a potential downfall, although having their first full pre-season under manager Russell Martin could inspire confidence.
The team from South Wales has seen moral victories this transfer window if anything. Holding onto JoĆ«l Piroe thus far, whoās 22 league goals last season has him on the radar of many teams, has been huge, while the return of long-time servant Joe Allen has been warmly welcomed. Opening their campaign at Rotherham should excite Swansea too, who boast three consecutive league victories against their hosts.
Key battle: Rotherham only kept three league clean sheets last season without captain Richard Wood in defence. He will be in charge of stopping Swanseaās JoĆ«l Piroe, whoās last six Championship goals have all come in the first half.
Hot stat: Swansea have lost their opening league match only once in the last eight seasons (W5, D2), with none of those seeing a winning margin greater than a goal.