Rotherham United vs Southampton Prediction: Teams are on the opposite side of table

Rotherham United will welcome Southampton at New York Stadium in Game Week 30 of the English Championship. The teams are on the opposite side of the league table. Who will come out on top after 90 minutes?

Rotherham United heads into the upcoming weekend with the goal of maintaining their improved performance in the Championship under the leadership of Leam Richardson. Their position in the battle for survival in the Championship remains challenging. So far, they have only garnered 19 points from 28 games - three wins and 15 losses. This leaves them four points behind Sheffield Wednesday in 23rd place and nine points away from safety.

Richardson took charge in December with the objective of lifting the team out of the bottom three. Despite a difficult start as Rotherham boss, there has been a notable improvement. In their last five matches, they have added six points to their total. They secured a 1-0 victory against Middlesbrough on Boxing Day and followed it with 1-1 and 2-2 draws against Sunderland and Blackburn Rovers respectively. Their momentum was interrupted by a 1-0 defeat to Stoke City, and in their most recent outing against Middlesbrough, they were on track for an impressive double until Marcus Forss equalized in the 82nd minute, resulting in a 1-1 draw.

Although they currently find themselves nine points away from safety, Rotherham United still has the opportunity to catch up as they have a game in hand over their main rivals. They are eager to capitalize on their recent progress by securing a much-needed winning streak and improving their chances of escaping the relegation zone in the coming months.

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Southampton face a challenging test as they travel to South Yorkshire to take on their opponents. Their rivals, Russell Martin's Southampton, are determined to secure promotion to the Premier League this season. Currently sitting in third place with 58 points from 28 matches, Southampton have remained unbeaten in their last 20 league games since a difficult period in September. Their impressive run includes 14 victories, bringing them closer to the teams ahead of them in the promotion race. Southampton ended 2023 with four consecutive wins and followed it up with two more victories after a draw on New Year's Day. Their recent triumphs include a convincing 4-0 win against Sheffield Wednesday, where Che Adams, Adam Armstrong, Ryan Fraser, and Sekou Mara all found the back of the net. In their most recent match, Southampton secured a 3-1 away win against Swansea City, with goals from Adams, William Smallbone, and Flynn Downes. Following a 1-1 draw in the FA Cup fourth round against Watford, Southampton now shift their focus back to the Championship. With only a one-point difference separating them from second-placed Ipswich Town, Southampton aims to secure a third consecutive league victory and finally break into the top two.

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In recent weeks, Rotherham United has displayed noticeable improvement and resilience. However, we believe that Saturday's opposing team will prove to be too dominant. We can only anticipate Southampton outperforming Richardson's side and emerging victorious with a full three points when they return to the south coast.