Rotherham v Blackburn Prediction, Odds and Betting Tips 12/08/2023

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Rotherham - Blackburn

England Championship - AESSEAL New York Stadium

2nd Round

* Betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change

Rotherham and Blackburn lock horns at the AESSEAL New York Stadium in the Championship on Saturday, August 12th. Can Blackburn make it three wins from three when they visit The Millers this weekend? Read our Championship predictions and betting tips along with the latest odds for the fixture below in our detailed match preview.

Today's Predictions for Rotherham vs Blackburn

Blackburn have been priced as favourites to collect three points when they visit Rotherham on Saturday. Read our top Rotherham vs Blackburn predictions for this weekend’s fixture below.

Blackburn Draw no Bet

  • Blackburn have won each of their first two competitive games of the new season
  • Rotherham were thumped 4-1 by Stoke in their Championship opener.
  • Blackburn have lost only one of their last four meetings with Rotherham, winning twice.
  • Rovers did lose on their last visit to the AESSEAL New York Stadium however, so some caution is advised.

Over 2.5 Goals

  • Blackburn’s first two games of the season both featured over 2.5 goals.
  • Rotherham conceded four times at Stoke on the opening weekend of the Championship campaign.
  • Rovers’ first two fixtures averaged 5.0 goals per 90 minutes.
  • Over 2.5 goals landed in four of the last five encounters between Rotherham and Blackburn

Top Betting Odds and Stats for Rotherham vs Blackburn

Check out our list of key stats for Saturday’s fixture below alongside a tool to help you choose the best Rotherham vs Blackburn odds. You can check out more of the best football betting tips today by clicking the link.

Head to Head

01/01/24

England Championship CHA

Blackburn

Blackburn

Rotherham

Rotherham

2

2

14/01/23

England Championship CHA

Rotherham

Rotherham

Blackburn

Blackburn

4

0

08/10/22

England Championship CHA

Blackburn

Blackburn

Rotherham

Rotherham

3

0

01/05/21

England Championship CHA

Rotherham

Rotherham

Blackburn

Blackburn

1

1

16/12/20

England Championship CHA

Blackburn

Blackburn

Rotherham

Rotherham

2

1

Last Five - Rotherham

03/05/25

England League 1 League 1

Peterborough

Peterborough

Rotherham

Rotherham

1

2

W

27/04/25

England League 1 League 1

Stevenage

Stevenage

Rotherham

Rotherham

1

1

D

21/04/25

England League 1 League 1

Wigan

Wigan

Rotherham

Rotherham

1

0

L

18/04/25

England League 1 League 1

Mansfield

Mansfield

Rotherham

Rotherham

3

3

D

12/04/25

England League 1 League 1

Stockport

Stockport

Rotherham

Rotherham

3

1

L

Last Five - Blackburn

03/05/25

England Championship CHA

Sheff Utd

Sheff Utd

Blackburn

Blackburn

1

1

D

26/04/25

England Championship CHA

Watford

Watford

Blackburn

Blackburn

1

2

W

21/04/25

England Championship CHA

Sunderland

Sunderland

Blackburn

Blackburn

0

1

W

18/04/25

England Championship CHA

Millwall

Millwall

Blackburn

Blackburn

1

4

W

12/04/25

England Championship CHA

Luton

Luton

Blackburn

Blackburn

0

1

W

Let's take a closer look at the latest markets, odds and probability figures ahead of Saturday’s match featuring Rotherham – Blackburn below.

Rotherham odds: 19/10 (2.90) – 34.5%

Draw odds: 2/1 (3.00) – 33.3%

Blackburn odds: 7/5 (2.40) – 41.7%

Blackburn are this weekend’s expected winners with the implied probability of a win for the visitors coming in at the 41.7% mark. Elsewhere, backing a draw in the half time result market could land you a winner at 1/1 (2.00) That option comes with an implied probability of 50%. In terms of correct scores, a 2-1 away win could be a snug fit for the factors and that outcome is available in the markets at 10/1 (11.00).

Rotherham vs Blackburn Team News & Injuries

Read all of the latest injury updates, Rotherham vs Blackburn lineups and team news for Saturday’s showdown below.

Rotherham

Cafu is suspended having been sent off at Stoke last weekend, though Rotherham have few injury issues ahead of their second Championship fixture of the campaign against Blackburn.

Predicted Lineup for Rotherham: Johansson – Humphreys, Morrison, Blackett – Onyedinma, Rathbone, Ogunfaolu-Kayode, Bramall – Odoffin, Wiles, Hugill

Blackburn

Sam Gallagher is carrying a knock though the forward should be able to shake his ailment off in time to join the matchday squad on Saturday. Rovers beat Walsall 4-3 in the Carabao Cup in midweek.

Predicted Lineup for Blackburn: Pears – Rankin-Costello, Carter, Hyam, Pickering – Travis, Tronstad, Markanday, Szmodics, Dolan – Leonard

Player to Watch – Niall Ennis

Niall Ennis is a new face at Blackburn after a prolific campaign in Plymouth and the attacker got his first Rovers in midweek against Walsall in the cup. The 24-year-old will be itching to open his account in the Championship this weekend.

Starting Lineups

Official lineups are usually released approximately one hour before kick-off.

Rotherham

Rotherham
4-3-3
1
Viktor Johansson
se
2
Dexter Lembikisa
jm
24
Cameron Humphreys
gb
6
Tyler Blackett
gb
3
Cohen Bramall
gb
22
Hakeem Odofin
gb
7
Cafu
pt
18
Oliver Rathbone
gb
14
Fred Onyedinma
gb
10
Jordan Hugill
gb
8
Ben Wiles
gb
Substitutes
41
Josh Ayres
gb
23
Sean Morrison
gb
19
Joshua Kayode
ie
35
Ciaran McGuckin
gb
15
Tolaji Bola
gb
12
Georgie Kelly
ie
5
Jamie McCart
gb
26
Dillon Phillips
gb

Blackburn

Blackburn
4-2-3-1
1
Aynsley Pears
gb
11
Joe Rankin-Costello
gb
17
Hayden Carter
gb
5
Dominic Hyam
gb
3
Harry Pickering
gb
27
Lewis Travis
gb
8
Sammie Szmodics
ie
18
Dilan Markanday
gb
23
Adam Wharton
gb
10
Tyrhys Dolan
gb
20
Harry Leonard
gb
Substitutes
30
Jake Garrett
gb
6
Sondre Trondstad
no
21
John Buckley
gb
14
Niall Ennis
gb
9
Sam Gallagher
gb
16
Scott Wharton
gb
19
Ryan Hedges
gb
2
Callum Brittain
gb
12
Leopold Wahlstedt
se

Rotherham v Blackburn prediction