Rotherham v Sunderland prediction

League One · Sun, 03 May 2020 12:00 BST · AESSEAL New York Stadium

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Match preview, in numbers

The match

Rotherham host Sunderland in League One on Sunday 3 May (kick-off 12:00 UK).

The key numbers

Rotherham have scored in at least 15 consecutive matches in all competitions.

Form and the table

11 of Rotherham’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (73%). Both teams scored in 11 of Rotherham’s last 15 results in all competitions (73%). At home, Rotherham have five wins, two draws and one defeat in their last 8 home matches in all competitions — 2.13 points per game, scoring 2.25 and conceding 1.13. Rotherham have scored 61 goals, the second-most (shared) of the 23 clubs (2019/20 so far). Rotherham have conceded 38 goals, the eighth-fewest (shared) of the 23 clubs.

Five of Sunderland’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (33%). Both teams scored in four of Sunderland’s last 15 results in all competitions (27%). Away from home, Sunderland have three wins, one draw and three defeats in their last 7 away matches in all competitions — 1.43 points per game, scoring 0.57 and conceding 0.86. Sunderland have scored 48 goals, the eighth-most (shared) of the 23 clubs (2019/20 so far). Sunderland have conceded 32 goals, the second-fewest of the 23 clubs.

Rotherham are winless in their last three matches in all competitions. Sunderland are winless in their last four matches in all competitions. Rotherham (second) and Sunderland (eighth) are three points apart, 2019/20 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Sunderland the stronger side, 438 rating points above Rotherham (Sunderland 1748, Rotherham 1310, after at least 182 rated matches each).

Head-to-head

The most recent meeting, on 17 September 2019, finished Sunderland 1–1 Rotherham.

Team news

Predicted Rotherham XI (4-4-2): J. Eyestone, D. Iorfa, S. Aljofree, D. Hall, K. Ngwenya, J. Fitzgerald, J. Buyabu, J. Austerfield, J. Jellis, P. Mullin, T. Bradshaw — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Daniel Barlaser (3.2 per match over 30 appearances, two goals and five assists) and Matt Crooks (3.0 per match over 36 appearances, 10 goals and two assists) have been Rotherham’s most influential players 2019/20, all competitions. In numbers for Rotherham (2019/20, all competitions, before kick-off), Daniel Barlaser averages 2.9 key passes per 90 over 2202 minutes, with a key pass in 10 of the last 10 appearances. Matt Crooks averages 0.9 key passes per 90 over 2858 minutes, with a key pass in six of the last 10 appearances.

Predicted Sunderland XI (3-4-3): R. Roefs, K. Danso, N. Mukiele, D. Methalie, G. Xhaka, N. Sadiki, E. Le Fée, C. Rigg, T. Tuterov, B. Brobbey, W. Isidor — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, C. Maguire (3.9 per match over 35 appearances, 10 goals and 10 assists) and A. McGeady (3.1 per match over 15 appearances, four goals and two assists) have been Sunderland’s most influential players 2019/20, all competitions. In numbers for Sunderland (2019/20, all competitions, before kick-off), C. Maguire averages 2.4 shots per 90 over 2530 minutes, with a shot in eight of the last 10 appearances. A. McGeady averages 1.5 key passes per 90 over 1423 minutes, with a key pass in seven of the last 10 appearances.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

The Numbers

Kick-off: Sun, 03 May 2020 12:00 BST · League One · AESSEAL New York Stadium
Head-to-head (last 1): Rotherham 0 · draws 1 · Sunderland 0 · 2 goals/game
Recent form: Rotherham 1W 3D 1L · Sunderland 1W 2D 2L

Rotherham v Sunderland (League One): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 13 May 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

1.5 / 1.38

Goals

against 1.25 / 0.75 · 3 of the last 5 over 2.5

over 8 matches

8.17 / 6.14

Corners

against 4 / 3.57 · 3 of the last 4 over 9.5

over 6 matches

5.33 / 3.86

Shots on target

against 3.67 / 2.86 · 1 of the last 4 over 8.5

over 6 matches

1.5 / 1.43

Cards

against 1.5 / 2.14 · 2 of the last 4 over 3.5

over 6 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 10 March 2020. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 10 March 2020. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per game	Rotherham for / against	Line	Sunderland for / against
Goals scored	1.5 for · 1.25 against n 8 Last 5	2.5standard	1.38 for · 0.75 against n 8 Last 5
Corners won	8.17 for · 4 against n 6 Last 5	9.5standard	6.14 for · 3.57 against n 7 Last 5
Shots	15.83 for · 7.83 against n 6 Last 5	19.5standard	12.29 for · 8.57 against n 7 Last 5
Shots on target	5.33 for · 3.67 against n 6 Last 5	8.5standard	3.86 for · 2.86 against n 7 Last 5
Fouls committed	14.5 for · 13 against n 6 Last 5	21.5standard	11.71 for · 13 against n 7 Last 5
Cards shown	1.5 for · 1.5 against n 6 Last 5	3.5standard	1.43 for · 2.14 against n 7 Last 5

Rotherham

Rotherham Goalkeeper

Rotherham — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Saves	Goals conceded	Penalties saved
D. Iversen	37	903330 min	902.4 /90	411.1 /90	10 /90
L. Price	1	9090 min	55 /90	22 /90	00 /90

Rotherham — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Rotherham before kick-off, to 10 March 2020. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
Player	Mins	Saves 2+3+
D. Iversen n 8	90	2.4 5/2
L. Price n 3	90	4.3 3/2

Rotherham Defensive

Rotherham — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Tackles	Interceptions	Blocks	Duels won	Fouls committed	Yellow cards
M. Ihiekwe	36	903240 min	501.4 /90	551.5 /90	60.2 /90	not recorded in FA Cup	421.2 /90	30.1 /90
M. Olosunde	33	802639 min	792.7 /90	351.2 /90	60.2 /90	not recorded in FA Cup	471.6 /90	50.2 /90
R. Wood	24	862054 min	251.1 /90	391.7 /90	140.6 /90	not recorded in FA Cup	231 /90	30.1 /90
J. Mattock	22	891959 min	271.2 /90	301.4 /90	10 /90	not recorded in FA Cup	200.9 /90	40.2 /90
C. Robertson	19	871647 min	181 /90	191 /90	90.5 /90	not recorded in FA Cup	150.8 /90	30.2 /90
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Rotherham — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Rotherham before kick-off, to 10 March 2020. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Fouls committed 1+2+	Fouls won 1+2+	Likely duel
D. Iversen n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0	—
M. Ihiekwe n 8	90	2.1 7/7	0.8 4/1	—
M. Crooks n 8	87.5	2.2 6/6	1 5/2	—
B. Wiles n 8	61.1	0.2 1/0	0.9 4/1	—
M. Olosunde n 8	80.4	1.3 5/3	1.5 5/5	—
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Rotherham — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Rotherham before kick-off, to 10 March 2020. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Tackles 1+2+
M. Ihiekwe n 8	90	1.8 7/6
M. Crooks n 8	87.5	3.1 7/6
B. Wiles n 8	61.1	2.2 5/4
M. Olosunde n 8	80.4	3.2 7/5
M. Smith n 8	86.8	0.6 3/2
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Rotherham Attacking

Rotherham — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Goals	Assists	Shots	Shots on target	Key passes	Dribbles completed
M. Smith	33	752479 min	100.4 /90	20.1 /90	692.5 /90	281 /90	301.1 /90	140.5 /90
F. Ladapo	30	682043 min	160.7 /90	20.1 /90	914 /90	381.7 /90	170.7 /90	200.9 /90
K. Vassell	20	601194 min	40.3 /90	30.2 /90	332.5 /90	110.8 /90	201.5 /90	120.9 /90
C. Morris	18	641148 min	30.2 /90	30.2 /90	332.6 /90	100.8 /90	141.1 /90	110.9 /90
J. Koroma	3	2266 min	00 /90	00 /90	22.7 /90	00 /90	11.4 /90	11.4 /90
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Rotherham — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Rotherham before kick-off, to 10 March 2020. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Shots 1+2+	Shots on target 1+2+
D. Iversen n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
M. Ihiekwe n 8	90	0.9 6/1	0.4 3/0
M. Crooks n 8	87.5	2.2 6/6	0.6 3/2
B. Wiles n 8	61.1	1.5 5/3	0.4 2/0
M. Olosunde n 8	80.4	0.1 1/0	0.1 1/0
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Rotherham — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Rotherham before kick-off, to 10 March 2020. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Goals 1+2+	Assists 1+2+
D. Iversen n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
M. Ihiekwe n 8	90	0.1 1/0	0 0/0
M. Crooks n 8	87.5	0.3 2/0	0.1 1/0
B. Wiles n 8	61.1	0.2 1/0	0.4 2/0
M. Olosunde n 8	80.4	0 0/0	0 0/0
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Sunderland

Sunderland Goalkeeper

Sunderland — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Saves	Goals conceded	Penalties saved
J. McLaughlin	31	892745 min	692.3 /90	260.9 /90	00 /90
L. Burge	7	84585 min	223.4 /90	60.9 /90	00 /90

Sunderland — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Sunderland before kick-off, to 10 March 2020. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
Player	Mins	Saves 2+3+
J. McLaughlin n 8	90	2.3 5/4
L. Burge n 7	83.6	3.4 6/4

Sunderland Defensive

Sunderland — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Tackles	Interceptions	Blocks	Duels won	Fouls committed	Yellow cards
J. Willis	34	882993 min	300.9 /90	260.8 /90	200.6 /90	not recorded in League One	120.4 /90	10 /90
A. Öztürk	20	891772 min	160.8 /90	241.2 /90	80.4 /90	not recorded in League One	180.9 /90	80.4 /90
T. Flanagan	19	791506 min	181.1 /90	291.7 /90	110.7 /90	not recorded in League One	211.3 /90	60.4 /90
J. Lynch	16	871395 min	140.9 /90	332.1 /90	120.8 /90	not recorded in League One	241.5 /90	50.3 /90
C. McLaughlin	15	801193 min	221.7 /90	100.8 /90	30.2 /90	not recorded in League One	151.1 /90	50.4 /90
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Sunderland — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Sunderland before kick-off, to 10 March 2020. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Fouls committed 1+2+	Fouls won 1+2+	Likely duel
L. O'Nien n 8	90	1.5 6/4	1.6 7/3	—
J. Willis n 8	88	0.3 2/0	0.6 4/1	—
C. Maguire n 8	86.1	0.9 6/1	2.2 8/5	—
M. Power n 8	90	1.1 5/3	0.8 5/1	—
D. Hume n 8	82.8	0.1 1/0	0.8 5/1	—
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Sunderland — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Sunderland before kick-off, to 10 March 2020. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Tackles 1+2+
L. O'Nien n 8	90	1.6 7/4
J. Willis n 8	88	0.6 4/1
C. Maguire n 8	86.1	1.4 6/3
M. Power n 8	90	1.3 7/2
D. Hume n 8	82.8	1 3/3
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Sunderland Attacking

Sunderland — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Goals	Assists	Shots	Shots on target	Key passes	Dribbles completed
C. Maguire	34	742529 min	100.4 /90	100.4 /90	672.4 /90	220.8 /90	792.8 /90	331.2 /90
L. Gooch	30	772303 min	90.4 /90	10 /90	491.9 /90	160.6 /90	180.7 /90	331.3 /90
C. Wyke	28	742074 min	50.2 /90	10 /90	462 /90	170.7 /90	200.9 /90	20.1 /90
W. Grigg	14	61860 min	20.2 /90	10.1 /90	151.6 /90	50.5 /90	60.6 /90	10.1 /90
D. Watmore	12	47561 min	10.2 /90	10.2 /90	193 /90	50.8 /90	71.1 /90	111.8 /90
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Sunderland — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Sunderland before kick-off, to 10 March 2020. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Shots 1+2+	Shots on target 1+2+
L. O'Nien n 8	90	1.5 5/2	0.8 3/2
J. Willis n 8	88	0.6 4/1	0.3 2/0
C. Maguire n 8	86.1	2.2 7/4	0.5 4/0
M. Power n 8	90	1.3 6/2	0.5 3/1
D. Hume n 8	82.8	0.5 3/1	0 0/0
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Sunderland — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Sunderland before kick-off, to 10 March 2020. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Goals 1+2+	Assists 1+2+
L. O'Nien n 8	90	0.1 1/0	0 0/0
J. Willis n 8	88	0 0/0	0 0/0
C. Maguire n 8	86.1	0.1 1/0	0.5 2/1
M. Power n 8	90	0.1 1/0	0 0/0
D. Hume n 8	82.8	0 0/0	0.1 1/0
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Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind Rotherham v Sunderland — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form

RotherhamDWDDL

Last 5: 1W 3D 1L · 1.4 scored / 1.6 conceded per game

SunderlandWDLDL

Last 5: 1W 2D 2L · 1.2 scored / 1.2 conceded per game

Head-to-head last 1

Rotherham 0 · 1 draw · Sunderland 0 · 2 goals/game

2019-09-17 Sunderland 1–1 Rotherham

League standing · 2019/20

Last recorded position — not updated during the season.

Rotherham#2 pos62 pts35 pl+23 GD

Sunderland#8 pos59 pts36 pl+16 GD

Goals per game

Rotherham scored1.74

Sunderland scored1.33

Rotherham conceded1.09

Sunderland conceded0.89

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What is the head-to-head record between Rotherham and Sunderland?: In their last 1 meetings, Rotherham won 0, Sunderland won 0 and there was 1 draw, averaging 2 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Rotherham and Sunderland?: Recent form — Rotherham 1W 3D 1L; Sunderland 1W 2D 2L.

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