Match Details
The match between Plymouth and Rotherham is scheduled to take place on December 16, 2023, at Home Park. It will be a Championship fixture in the regular season, with Plymouth being the home team. The odds for this match are as follows: Local Winner – 1.64, Draw – 4.20, Away Winner – 4.93.
Head-to-Head Comparison
Plymouth and Rotherham have faced each other multiple times in the past. In their most recent encounters, Rotherham emerged victorious with a scoreline of 2-0 when they played at home on August 7, 2021. However, Plymouth had their revenge in the previous meeting on February 26, 2022, winning by a narrow margin of 1-0.
Looking at their historical performance against each other reveals that both teams have been relatively evenly matched. There has been a tendency for low-scoring games when these two sides meet, with goals often hard to come by. In fact, three or more goals have only been scored in one out of their last five meetings.
Team Form: Plymouth
Plymouth’s recent form has been mixed as they have won two matches while losing three and drawing one in their last six outings across all competitions. In terms of league performance, they currently sit in the middle of the table at position 18 with a total of 23 points from their first 21 matches.
At home this season, Plymouth has performed reasonably well with six wins from ten matches played so far. They have scored an impressive tally of 24 goals while conceding only 14 on their own turf.
In their most recent match against QPR away from home in the Championship, Plymouth managed to secure a goalless draw despite being under pressure for most of the game. This result showcased their defensive resilience and ability to grind out a result against tough opposition.
Team Form: Rotherham
Rotherham’s form has been less than ideal, with no wins in their last six matches across all competitions. In their most recent encounter against West Brom, they suffered a 2-0 defeat at home, highlighting their struggles to find the back of the net and keep opponents at bay.
Their away form has been particularly poor this season, having failed to secure a single victory in eight matches on the road. They have scored only four goals while conceding a staggering 25 during these fixtures.
Key Players
For Plymouth, Ryan Hardie has been one of their standout performers this season. The forward has found the back of the net six times and provided three assists in 18 appearances so far. His goal-scoring prowess will be crucial for Plymouth’s chances of securing a positive result in this match.
On the other hand, Rotherham will rely on Jordan Hugill to lead their attacking line. Despite his team’s struggles, Hugill has managed to score three goals in 23 appearances and will look to add to his tally against Plymouth.
Statistical Insights
Plymouth has shown better offensive output compared to Rotherham this season, scoring an average of 1.48 goals per game compared to Rotherham’s average of just 0.86 goals per game. Defensively, however, both teams have struggled with Plymouth conceding an average of 1.57 goals per game and Rotherham conceding an average of 1.95 goals per game.
In terms of current league standings, Plymouth holds a higher position than Rotherham with more points accumulated throughout the season so far.
Prediction: Plymouth vs Rotherham
Based on the analysis of both teams’ recent form, it is likely that Plymouth will have the upper hand in this match. They have shown better consistency and offensive firepower compared to Rotherham. Therefore, the predicted outcome for this match is Plymouth 2 – 1 Rotherham.
