A football match between Leicester City and Rotherham United of the Championship will take place in England on Saturday, December 23rd, 2023, at 15:00h (UTC), check the Leicester City vs Rotherham United betting tip 2023/2024 to win with your bets.
Stadium and City where Leicester City vs Rotherham United will occur
The game will be played in the King Power Stadium stadium, in the city of Leicester, with a capacity for 32312 spectators, that will try to help the team achieve a positive result.
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Introduction to the Leicester City vs Rotherham United betting tip 2023/2024
In the current edition of the Championship, we can see a growth in the average goals. While last season the tournament had an average of 2.42 goals per match, now the competition has an average of 2.75 goals per match.
Leicester City last match
In the last match they played, Leicester City collected a win. The opposing team was Birmingham City, and the match – which ended with the result of 2-3 – was valid for Championship. Coach E. Maresca’s disposed his team in a 4-3-3 formation.
Prior to the match the odds were 1.50, making clear the team’s favoritism, which was later confirmed with the positive result.
With a fantastic performance, Abdul Fatawu Issahaku was the big name in the team’s victory. Responsible for Leicester City’s best moments, the atack was a real executioner of the rival in the duel, including, with assistance for goal.
Rotherham United last match
On the other hand, the visiting team arrives at this match after a defeat in the last round. In a dispute valid for Championship, Rotherham United, who used a 5-3-2 formation, faced the Plymouth Argyle team with a final score of 3-2.
The pre-match forecasts made it clear that the defeat was more than clear before the game started. The odds for their win, 4.75 were a sign of it.
Leicester City vs Rotherham United h2h
Rotherham United was in 22nd place in the Championship while Leicester City was in 2nd place, the last time these teams faced each other. Rotherham United team entered the field with the 4-3-3 formation, the same tactic Leicester City used in the match.
The last face-to-face between these two clubs was on 26-08-2023 in a Championship match of the 2023/2024 season. On that occasion, the match ended with a 1-2 win for Leicester City.
The previous encounter between these teams saw them fighting hard to stay ahead.
The Leicester City team in their last five matches has produced solid performances, while Rotherham United has been more irregular.
M. Perry and S. Meredith will be assisting the referee D. Bond in this football match.
Leicester City
Championship leaderboard now
The Leicester City team with 55 points currently occupies the 1st place of the leaderboard, being in the qualifying place for the Promotion, with a campaign of 18 wins, 1 draw and 3 losses.
This means that Ipswich Town team, in 2nd place, is close behind in the 23rd round with a disadvantage of 3 points.
Leicester City analysis
Currently, in the Championship, Leicester City sums 44 goals for and a total of 16 goals against, after 22 rounds played.
As we approach the second round, Leicester City is set for another intriguing match. In the inaugural game, the team had 5.23 shots on target, providing a glimpse into their attacking potential. This statistic adds an element of anticipation for the upcoming match, as we await to see how Leicester City will navigate their offensive strategies in this encounter.
Teams with ball possession above 50% usually have some control over their opponents. With this in mind, the Leicester City team tries to achieve an average ball possession of 64.5% to control the game.
Leicester City is a more offensive team than Rotherham United, having 2574 attacks vs. 2106 from Rotherham United, having scored 44 times. In comparison, Rotherham United converted into goal 20 times.
Best goalscorer from Leicester City
In the individual highlights of the team in the offensive sector, the focus falls on Stephy Mavididi so far in the competition. With 7 goals with his signature, the Attacker has helped his team Leicester City to achieve victorious results this season.
It should also be noted that 1 of the goals scored by the player were from the penalty spot.
Rotherham United
Championship leaderboard now
With 13 points won, Rotherham United is in 24th place on the leaderboard, which leaves the team in the Relegation zone. The team’s campaign so far is 2 wins against 13 losses, plus 7 draws.
The team has a slight disadvantage of 3 points over Sheffield Wednesday who holds the 23rd place in the 23rd round.
Rotherham United analysis
Rotherham United counted 20 goals scored and 44 conceded at the end of Championship day number 22.
Rotherham United has been going through a rough patch in their recent matches, losing their last 4 matches and drawing the other. They will need to regroup and find a way to bounce back from this dip in form if they want to salvage their season.
With an average of 0.91 goals per game, the team struggles on the offensive end, and considering that it will also be playing away from home, the odds are all against it.
Best goalscorer from Rotherham United
In the individual highlights of the team in the offensive sector, the focus falls on Jordan Hugill so far in the competition. With 3 goals with his signature, the Attacker has helped his team Rotherham United to achieve victorious results this season.
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Goals Top Betting Tips
It can also be interesting to bet on who will score in this match. The featured player of Leicester City is Stephy Mavididi, who has already scored 7 goals in the competition. On the other hand, the leading scorer of Rotherham United is Jordan Hugill, he has scored in 3 opportunities.
Most goals occur during 75-90 minutes of the game, making this a good bet for those watching the live game.
Under 2.5 goals are a valid alternative, considering that often Rotherham United does not concede goals playing away from home. Besides, Rotherham United has an average of 0.55 goals per game when playing as a visitor.
Currently, at Bet365, the odds for the Total Goals Under 2.5 market are quoted at 2.5.
Handicap Betting Tip
With all the favoritism on their side, Leicester City comes into this confrontation with great chances to get a comfortable victory. The home advantage, for example, is an indication of that. Therefore, an interesting bet is on the Asian handicap of -1.5 for the visited team.
Corners Top Betting Tips
For favorable betting results, note that combining the number of corners of both teams gives an average of 4.57 corners per game.
Cards Top Betting Tips
Highly disciplined, the teams have an average of only 4.41 yellow cards per match, when added together. In other words, the ‘Under 4.5 cards’ option looks like a great alternative for bettors.
This is a match with several good betting entries to have some return on sports betting.
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Leicester City vs Rotherham United betting tip 2023/2024: FAQ
The match will be played on December 23rd, 2023, Saturday.
The match will take place at the King Power Stadium stadium in Leicester.
The last time these teams faced each other was in Championship match, referring to the 2023/2024 season, and ended with a 1-2 result for Leicester City.
For this match, the probability indicates that the net is more likely to swing between 75-90 minutes.
The bookmaker with the best odds for this match is Bet365.
When analyzing football matches, it’s important to consider a variety of factors such as team form, injuries and suspensions, head-to-head records, home and away form, and tactical matchups. You can find all this information and more on Betarena. You should also take into account any external factors such as weather conditions, the importance of the match, and team motivation.
Yes, statistics can be a useful tool when analyzing football matches for betting purposes. At Betarena, we provide access to a wealth of statistical information such as team and player form, goals scored and conceded, possession percentage, shots on target, and corner kicks. However, it’s important to not rely solely on statistics and to also consider the subjective factors mentioned earlier.
