Rotherham United vs Middlesbrough Prediction: Hosts have not won since October

Rotherham United will welcome Middlesbrough at New York Stadium in Game Week 24 of the English Championship. Hosts have not won a single game in the league since October and will be looking to change that. Who will come out on top after 90 minutes?

Following his recent appointment as Rotherham manager, Leam Richardson is fully aware of the challenging task ahead of him. Unfortunately, the team has suffered three consecutive defeats, including a 3-0 loss to league leaders Leicester City in their recent match. Rotherham managed to hold off Leicester in the first half, but three goals in the second half resulted in a heavy defeat, extending their winless away streak to 11 matches. With only 13 points from 23 games, Rotherham is currently at the bottom of the Championship table, trailing nine points behind safety at the halfway point of the season. In order to bridge this significant gap, the team needs to improve both offensively and defensively, as they have conceded the most goals in the division and rank as the second-lowest scorers. However, Rotherham can find encouragement in their recent 1-0 victory against Middlesbrough at home in May 2023.

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In contrast to their opponents, Boro go into the upcoming match on Boxing Day with a sense of confidence. They have recently secured three consecutive wins in various competitions. Their positive streak started with a 2-1 victory against Swansea City, followed by a convincing 3-0 win against Port Vale in the EFL Cup. This victory earned them a spot in the semi-finals against Chelsea. Morgan Rogers, who scored in the cup match, continued his goal-scoring momentum by netting the decisive goal in a close 1-0 win against West Bromwich Albion over the weekend. With their 10th win of the season, Middlesbrough is now closing in on a position in the playoffs, as they are only three points away from the top six. After the home game on Saturday, Michael Carrick's team will travel for the Tuesday match. Their chances of troubling Rotherham, who have been conceding at least two goals in their last 10 away matches, look promising.

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The two opposing sides are currently achieving different outcomes, and based on previous patterns, we predict that the visitors will prevail over their hosts to secure a fourth consecutive win. Expect both teams to be on the scoresheet.