Sheffield United will be looking to maintain the pressure on leaders Burnley as they host Rotherham United in the Championship. Rotherham have found things difficult in recent weeks and should struggle against a Sheffield United side brimming with confidence.
Sheffield United will head into Tuesday’s clash on a high after claiming an impressive 5-2 victory over Burnley in their previous Championship fixture. They twice came from behind with Oliver McBurnie netting a brace while Iliman Ndiaye, Anel Amhedhodzic and Jack Robinson also on target.
That result was an extension of Sheffield United’s recent good form that has seen them win their last three Championship matches. The win also moves Paul Heckingbottom’s men to within three points of Championship leaders Burnley.
While Sheffield United are still on a high from the result, they must use that as a springboard to improve their recent home record. That was their first win in five fixtures at Bramall Lane, although they have only suffered one defeat in that run.
Rotherham United have been on a downward spiral in recent weeks and are winless in their last five Championship matches. They have suffered four defeats in that run and are now just two points above the relegation zone.
The Millers suffered a 2-1 home defeat to Norwich City in their previous Championship fixture. They fell behind early but fought back to level matters before conceding the winner just a minute after Oliver Rathbone’s second half equaliser.
Rotherham United’s record on the road has also been suspect with just one win from their last nine away matches. Matt Taylor’s men have lost their last two fixtures on the road, including a 3-2 defeat to Burnley last time out.
How the bookies view it
Sheffield United are considered overwhelming favourites among the bookies with a home win priced at 4/9 with BoyleSports. An unlikely victory for Rotherham United is valued at 7/1 with bet365 while a draw is set at odds of 17/4 by Unibet.
Head to head
Sheffield United have an 8-1 advantage with five draws from 14 previous matches with Rotherham United. The Blades are also unbeaten in the last four fixtures and earned a 2-0 victory in the most recent meeting back in 2019.
Players to watch
Iliman Ndiaye continues to impress for Sheffield United and now has nine Championship goals this season. The forward has also found the net in his last three matches and is priced at 15/8 by bet365 to score anytime on Tuesday.
Chiedozie Ogbene has five Championship goals this season and could be worth keeping an eye on for Rotherham United. The attacker was on target in the defeat at Burnley and is priced at 15/4 by bet365 to find the net on Tuesday.
Anything else catch the eye?
Sheffield United have seen over 3.5 goals in their last three home matches and a repeat is priced at 41/20 by Unibet while over 2.5 goals could also be considered at 3/4 with 10bet.
The Blades have scored two or more goals in their last three home matches and could be tipped in the -1 handicap market at 6/5 with BoyleSports.
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