A Yorkshire Derby kicks off the weekend’s EFL action as Doncaster Rovers host local rivals Rotherham United at the Keepmoat Stadium. 19 miles separate the two sides and with local pride at stake, it promises to be an entertaining encounter in the White Rose county.
Sky Bet League One – Keepmoat Stadium Saturday 11th November 2017 – Kick-off: 12.30 GMT
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Draw Best Odd of: 12/5 at Skybet |
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Doncaster Rovers
RotherhamDoncaster Rovers
Darren Ferguson has been in charge of Donny for over 2 years and has had mixed fortunes in charge of the club. They were promoted back to League One last summer following a 3rd place finish in League Two. Sat in 17th place in League One, with 18 points from their 16 games so far – defensively they have conceded 20 in those 16 games which is sure to be a worry for the notoriously astute Ferguson. They have managed 18 goals however this term, with John Marquis bagging 6 goals and 2 assists already this term.
Rotherham United
The Millers find themselves in 7th place in League One following their relegation from the Championship last term. Paul Warne is the man tasked with rebuilding the club having taken over from Kenny Jackett almost a year ago. United are very much in play-off contention, sat just outside of the top 6 on goal difference and have scored an impressive 29 goals in 16 games – the joint highest in the league. Kieffer Moore is making a name for himself in South Yorkshire having bagged 12 goals this term at an average of 109 minutes per goal.
Head to Head
With so much local pride at stake, this should be a real fire-cracker of a local derby. Rotherham hold a strong lead in the head to head record between the two sides, 39:22 – with an additional 21 draws having taken place between the Yorkshire rivals. Incredibly, this is the first meeting between the two teams since 2007 – which again took place in League One – with Donny pinching the spoils in a 3-2 victory.
Odds and Predictions
- Rotherham have banged the goals in this term and Doncaster are averaging over one goal per game conceded.
- Both teams to score – YES – looks a shoe-in at 13/20 with William Hill.
- Kieffer Moore has been unstoppable this term and looks full of confidence.
- Kieffer Moore to score anytime looks over priced at 7/5 with Ladbrokes.
- Derby matches can be cagey but this should be an entertaining encounter.
- Over 2.5 goals in the match is a valuable punt at 10/11 with Ladbrokes.
- Doncaster are sure to be up for this one but Rotherham look a little too strong.
- Rotherham to win the match looks a shrewd move at 7/5 with Skybet.
Score Prediction
Doncaster Rover 1 – 2 Rotherham United – 17/2 with BetVictor.
Top Betting Tip
This bitter rivalry is always a fiery encounter and the atmosphere could get the better of some of the players. A red card in the match is a real possibility at 5/2 with Paddy Power.