Swansea vs Rotherham prediction, odds & betting tips – 13/04/2024

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Swansea - Rotherham

England Championship - Liberty Stadium

One of the more uninspiring Championship fixtures this weekend will come from the Swansea.com Stadium when Swansea host Rotherham United.

The Swans are all but safe now after a thumping 3-0 win over Stoke in midweek while Rotherham are already confirmed as relegated. With kick-off looming in South Wales, take a look at our Swansea vs Rotherham prediction.

Swansea vs Rotherham prediction: A chance for Swansea to put the icing on top of the cake

Key stats

• Swansea have won three of their last four Championship matches at home.
• Rotherham have won just one of their last 19 matches.
• The reverse fixture finished 2-1 to Swansea earlier in the season.

Pre-game odds and win probability: Saints backed to prevail

• HOME: 4/11 (1.36) – 73.3%
• DRAW: 19/5  (4.80) – 20.8%
• AWAY: 7/1 (8.00) – 12/5%

*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change

The Swansea vs Rotherham odds are a little surprising in that Swansea aren't priced even shorter than they are which makes the full-time result worth it if you are prepared to load up on the Swans. Everything is seemingly in their favour ahead of this one in that their recent home form is good, they are playing against the worst team in the division by some margin and they can relax after a big win in the week.

Rotherham have enjoyed a miserable season in the Championship and will be determined to put things right next season like they often do in League One. They have picked up 19 fewer points than any other team in the Championship and haven't tasted a single win on the road all season. As a result, 8/1 on an away win feels very harsh (on the punter) and doesn't represent any value whatsoever.

There are some other free betting tips that do represent value, however. One to take a look at is Swansea to keep a clean sheet at 17/20 (1.85) while Jamal Lowe to score anytime is 5/4 (2.25).

Last five H2Hs: More misery for Rotherham

Rotherham's recent record against Swansea City unsurprisingly leaves a lot to be desired. Across the last five meetings between the two clubs, the Swans have won three and the other two have finished all square. Rotherham's last win away against Swansea was way back in 2006, when both clubs were in League One.

England Championship 09/12/23

Rotherham

1

Swansea

2

England Championship 27/02/23

Swansea

1

Rotherham

1

England Championship 30/07/22

Rotherham

1

Swansea

1

England Championship 30/01/21

Rotherham

1

Swansea

3

England Championship 21/11/20

Swansea

1

Rotherham

0

Swansea preview: A win would mean a relaxing end to the season

After a resounding victory over Stoke City in the week, Swansea boss Luke Williams has no reason to change anything, especially with no new injury concerns. Kyle Naughton, Joe Allen and Przemyslaw Placheta are all still on the sidelines and none of them will be ready for the match against Rotherham.

Predicted lineup: Rushworth (GK), Key, Cabango, Darling, Tymon, Fulton, Grimes, Cooper, Ronald, Paterson, Cullen

England Championship 12/02/25

L

Sheff Wed

1

Swansea

0

England Championship 09/02/25

W

Bristol City

0

Swansea

1

England Championship 01/02/25

L

Coventry

2

Swansea

0

England Championship 25/01/25

L

Norwich

5

Swansea

1

England Championship 21/01/25

L

Sheff Utd

2

Swansea

1

Rotherham preview: Playing for pride

It was a case of yet another loss for Rotherham in midweek when West Brom brushed them aside, albeit thanks to a nonsensical penalty decision. Leam Richardson might be tempted to make some changes to give everyone a chance to show their worth ahead of next season but seven players, including Daniel Ayala, will miss out through injury.

Predicted lineup: Johansson (GK), Revan, Odoffin, Peltier, Humphreys, Bramall, Rinomhota, Seriki, Clucas, Cafu, Eaves

England League 1 11/02/25

D

Blackpool

0

Rotherham

0

England League 1 08/02/25

L

Shrewsbury

2

Rotherham

1

England EFL Trophy 04/02/25

L

Bradford

1

Rotherham

0

England League 1 01/02/25

L

Birmingham

2

Rotherham

1

England League 1 28/01/25

W

Cambridge Utd

1

Rotherham

2

Player to watch: Liam Cullen

Liam Cullen is one of the most talented players in the Swansea squad but at the age of 24, he is still looking to find consistency in his performances and form in front of goal.

Can Cullen top his goalscoring best?

Cullen's previous best in terms of goalscoring in a single season is eight – a figure he achieved last season. He is currently on seven goals this campaign and Rotherham at home provides him with a fantastic opportunity to set a new personal best.