Date: Saturday 13th January 2024
Kick-Off: 15:00 UK, 16:00 CET
Venue: Aesseal New York Stadium
Rotherham United vs Stoke City: Top free betting tips
Our Rotherham United vs Stoke City prediction is for this to be an interesting match. As much as Rotherham has improved under Leam Richardson and Stoke have improved under Steven Schumacher, both teams are still not doing the best, especially Rotherham who will be glad this is a home match as the club went all of 2023 without an away victory.
Rotherham and Stoke occupy two of the bottom three places in the Championship based on the previous ten matches with Stoke winning one and drawing five of their previous ten matches. In contrast, Rotherham has won one and drawn four of their previous ten.
Total goals prediction: Over 2.5 goals
Four of the previous five matches between Rotherham and Stoke have ended with more than 2.5 goals being scored, with the most recent two results being a 6-1 victory for Stoke in the Carabao Cup at the end of August 2023 and then a 4-1 victory for Stoke at the beginning of August.
Both teams to score prediction: Yes
Both teams have found the back of the net in six of the previous eight fixtures, with plenty of goals in those matches. Three 2-2 draws, one 3-3 draw, one 4-1 win for Stoke and one 6-1 win for Stoke. This game historically provides goals and we expect the same to happen this time around.
Correct score prediction: 3-1 Draw
Steven Schumacher has had plenty of time to get to grips with this talented but underperforming Stoke City squad and we believe it will tell in this clash. Rotherham are usually a strong and compact team who are very difficult to play against, which they have shown in spells this season but it has not happened too often.
How far will Stoke’s fans travel to Rotherham?
The driving distance between Stoke and Rotherham is 77 miles miles. With temperatures all across England set to be just above 0 degrees, this match, just like every other will be a cold one to watch so make sure you wrap up warm if you are making the journey to South Yorkshire.
Stoke fans will go via the A50 which will take them to just outside of Derby, where the Potters will then join the A38 through Derby and Alfreton before getting on to the M1 at junction 28. They will remain on the M1 until junction 33, which is a short drive through parts of Rotherham to reach the New York Stadium.
Rotherham United vs Stoke City: Tickets
The cheapest adult tickets in the home sections are priced at £25 while the most expensive tickets are £27.
FAQs: Rotherham United vs Stoke City
- Who is Rotherham’s top goalscorer? The Millers' top scorers this season are Hakeem Odofin and Jordan Hugill with three goals each.
- What was the result the last time the sides met? The two sides met in August 2023, ending in a 6-1 win for Stoke.
- Who is Stoke's top goalscorer? The top scorer for the Potters is Andre Vidigal with five goals.