Blackpool vs Rotherham United Preview: Prediction, Team News, and Expected Lineups
Blackpool vs Rotherham United: League One Clash with Playoff Hopes at Stake
Blackpool will aim to extend their unbeaten run in League One to nine matches when they host Rotherham United at Bloomfield Road on Tuesday night. Currently sitting 13th in the league standings with 39 points from 29 games, Blackpool is eager to close the gap to the playoff positions. Meanwhile, Rotherham United occupies 15th place, just two points behind Blackpool, and is also looking to improve their standing in the third tier of English football.
Match Preview Blackpool comes into this match following a 1-1 draw against Burton Albion, a result that extended their unbeaten streak to eight matches. However, despite their strong run, Blackpool has struggled to convert draws into wins, resulting in only 12 victories this season. The Seasiders have had difficulties at home, boasting one of the worst home records in the league, having accumulated just 14 points from their 12 home matches. This makes the game against Rotherham even more crucial as they aim to push for a higher spot.
The reverse fixture earlier in the season ended in a goalless draw, and Blackpool has not defeated Rotherham since May 1997. The home side will hope to break that streak and claim all three points in this upcoming encounter.
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On the other hand, Rotherham United is on a three-match losing streak, including a 2-1 defeat to Shrewsbury Town on Saturday. Having been relegated from the Championship last season, Rotherham has faced challenges in the current campaign, winning just one of their last four matches. Despite sitting 15th and comfortably above the relegation zone, they are 10 points adrift of the playoff spots, making every match vital in their pursuit of a potential top-six finish.
Rotherham has also struggled away from home, earning just 10 points from 14 matches, with only two wins on the road. However, they have historically had the upper hand in their encounters with Blackpool, winning five of the last six matchups in all competitions.
Team News For Blackpool, head coach Steve Bruce is expected to field a similar lineup as in recent matches. Key players like Ashley Fletcher, with five goals this season, and CJ Hamilton, are likely to start in attack, with Niall Ennis, who recently joined on loan from Stoke City, also in contention to feature.
Rotherham will rely on top scorer Sam Nombe, who has netted seven goals this season. Head coach Steve Evans is expected to field a starting XI similar to recent outings, with Jordan Hugill again likely to be named on the bench. Joe Powell and Andre Green will both feature in the starting lineup, and Jack Holmes could be brought into the fold after making an impact off the bench in their previous match.
Blackpool’s Potential Starting Lineup: Tyrer; Offiah, Casey, Baggott, Husband; Apter, Morgan, Carey, Hamilton; Fletcher, Ennis
Rotherham United’s Potential Starting Lineup: Phillips; Rafferty, Odoffin, Jules, James; Mpanzu, Humphreys; Green, Sibley, Powell; Nombe
Prediction: Blackpool 1-1 Rotherham United Given Blackpool’s tendency to draw at home and Rotherham’s struggles on the road, a stalemate seems likely in this fixture. While both teams will be eager to secure a vital three points, the match is expected to end in a 1-1 draw, further tightening the race for the playoff spots in League One.
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