Rotherham vs West Brom prediction: ENGLAND: Championship betting tips on match 2023-12-11 19:45.
Rotherham United are now at the bottom of the Championship standings following an eighth consecutive game without victory (D4, L4) when they were defeated 2-1 by Swansea City. The Millers are also still on the hunt for a new manager after Matt Taylor’s sacking nearly one month ago, although caretaker boss Wayne Carlisle should be encouraged heading into Tuesday’s encounter at home to West Bromwich Albion that the team is at least looking competitive at home, having not lost by more than one goal there all season.
That said, Carlisle needs to address Rotherham’s worryingly poor starts to matches, which have seen them concede a joint-league high eight times inside the first ten minutes this term, while scoring just once during that period. Perhaps just as concerning is the fact that the South Yorkshire outfit have picked up just three points all campaign when going 1-0 down (D3, L10) and have thrown away leads against Blackburn Rovers, Sunderland, Preston North End and Ipswich Town.
West Brom suffered a 2-1 defeat of their own at the weekend against Sunderland to fall to successive losses for the first time this season, but they do still find themselves fifth ahead of their latest trip north. The Baggies also have a positive recent record against Rotherham, having won five of their last six meetings (L1). However, the solitary 3-1 defeat during that run in April this year will be the freshest in visiting manager Carlos Corberán’s memory.
In their last five games, West Brom have developed a bad habit of conceding decisive goals after the 75th minute, allowing Southampton, Leicester City and Sunderland to take the spoils. Just like their hosts, the West Midlanders aren’t known for comebacks, having gained a single point after letting in the opener in 2023/24 (D1, L5), albeit conceding the first goal just six times.
Players to watch: Sam Nombe netted in two of Rotherham’s last three home matches while Brandon Thomas-Asante demonstrated why he will be in strong contention to start following his consolation off the bench at Sunderland. He has directly contributed to seven goals for West Brom after half-time (G5, A2) this Championship season.
Hot stat: West Brom failed to win or keep a clean sheet on their last six outings to Yorkshire.