Rotherham vs Watford prediction: ENGLAND: Championship betting tips on match 2022-09-02 14:00.
Rotherham United (W2, D3, L1) have been the Championship’s surprise package this term, which meant their 3-0 defeat to fellow promoted side Sunderland on Wednesday night came as something of a shock. Manager Paul Warne was magnanimous following their first league defeat of the season though, admitting “I have no complaints about the result.”
He won’t be complaining about their home form either, as the Millers have conceded just once across their three home Championship games this term (W2, D1). As they bid to remain in the same division for the first time 2015/16, it’s critical they continue to make the AESSEAL New York Stadium a difficult place for opposing teams to play.
Watford left it late to mark their centenary celebrations with a 2-1 win over Middlesbrough on Tuesday, with Vakoun Issouf Bayo’s winner coming deep into injury time. “It was a special night, it was a special occasion, and we're pleased that we could top it off,” manager Rob Edwards said, no doubt relieved after watching his side fall behind for the third Championship game in four (W1, D2, L1).
He will want to see more front-running from the Hornets, who are, as expected, making a strong challenge for an immediate return to the Premier League. Although they’re without a Championship away win in four attempts (D3, L1), the long trip north to take on Rotherham could see them regain their sting on the road as they’ve won their last three visits here, conceding just once.
Players to watch: Richard Wood has scored three times across Rotherham’s last five league games, twice opening the scoring, while Bayo’s strike for Watford against Middlesbrough was his fourth in a row after the 50th minute and his last seven goalscoring appearances came in matches producing over 2.5 goals.
Hot stat: No team has scored fewer second-half Championship goals this term than Rotherham (one).