League One: Rotherham vs Stockport County – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the League One game between Rotherham and Stockport County who meet up this coming Saturday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.

Mid-placed Stockport County visit Rotherham, who are currently struggling to put some distance between themselves and the relegation-zone. This is a round 9 match taking place at New York Stadium this coming Saturday.

Placed 18th in the table Rotherham have amassed seven points after seven matches. On 12 points, Stockport County rank tenth with seven matches played this season.

Form: Rotherham vs Stockport County

Rotherham Form

Rotherham are currently performing inconsistently, as they lost against Doncaster by a 1-0 score, before winning 1-0 against Exeter. They lost again in their most recent match, this time 2-1 against AFC Wimbledon. Rotherham put four wins on the board in their previous six League One matches at the New York Stadium. They drew twice while losing none, scored 12 goals while conceding eight.

Stockport County Form

In their last three matches, Stockport County drew 1-1 with Wigan, lost 4-2 against Plymouth, and drew 1-1 with Cardiff. Stockport County won twice, while also recording three draws, and one defeat in their last six away matches in the League One. The scoreline from these matches says 11 goals conceded and 12 scored.

Betting stats for Rotherham and Stockport County

Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that Rotherham and Stockport County played across all tournaments.

In-form players: Rotherham vs Stockport County

Having scored just once lately in the League One, Jordan Hugill will be eager to hit the target again, and the upcoming game presents an opportunity to step up. Stockport County hope Oliver Norwood can inflict some damage on their upcoming opponents by adding to his tally of three League One goals in his last six League One games.

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Full-time result

Rotherham won four of their previous 10 matches across all tournaments at New York Stadium. They drew three and lost three as well, while Stockport County won three of their last 10 games away. They drew four and lost three. Rotherham didn’t lose any of their previous 6 matches at New York Stadium. Stockport County conceded a goal in their previous 7 matches. Rotherham have not lost to Stockport County in 3 consecutive home meetings.

Both teams to score

Rotherham scored the first goal of the match in five games from a possible ten. Stockport County scored the opening goal in six of the last ten games. Both teams have scored in last 7 consecutive Stockport County games. Both teams have been quite terrible at keeping their opponents at bay in recent matches. While Rotherham managed to keep a clean sheet in two of the last 10 games, Stockport County kept their opponent from scoring in zero of their last 10 matches. Rotherham have scored in 9 consecutive league meetings with Stockport County.

Total goals

Rotherham saw over 2.5 goals in five of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 0.7 goals during this run. In the last ten games for Stockport County, seven of them had more than 2.5 goals, and they scored an average of 1.9 times goals per game themselves. Stockport County scored at least one goal in their last 18 matches.