Ipswich Town aims to close in on Championship leaders Leicester City as they visit struggling Rotherham United.
Ipswich enters the match following a 2-2 draw with Birmingham City, while Rotherham played out a 1-1 draw with Queens Park Rangers.
Match Preview
Rotherham United has faced a challenging start to the 2023-24 Championship season, recording two wins, four draws, and eight losses in 14 matches, placing them 22nd in the table with 10 points.
After their second league win against Coventry City in late October, they suffered a 2-0 loss to Sheffield Wednesday just four days later.
Rotherham recently drew 1-1 with QPR, with George Kelly scoring the equalizer in the 70th minute.
Rotherham has struggled offensively, scoring only 13 goals this season, the third-worst record in the league.
They now face Ipswich Town, the top scorers in the Championship with 31 goals in 14 matches.
Ipswich Town made a remarkable return to the Championship by securing 11 wins, two draws, and one defeat in 14 matches, positioning them second in the table with a game in hand. They are just four points behind leaders Leicester City.
Kieran McKenna’s side is determined to secure a spot in the Premier League after their absence since 2002. They currently hold a seven-point lead over third-placed Leeds United.
Team News
Rotherham will be without six injured players, including Grant Hall, Andre Green, and Tyler Blackett. George Kelly, who scored against QPR, is expected to start.
For Ipswich, Marcus Harness, who netted a late brace against Birmingham, is likely to join the starting lineup. Nathan Broadhead, the team’s top Championship goalscorer with six goals, is set to play in a wide role.
Ipswich reports no injuries, but player fitness will be assessed after their strenuous match against Birmingham.
Predicted Starting Lineups:
Rotherham United:
- Johansson;
- Lembikisa, Morrison, Odoffin, Bramall;
- Cafu, Tiehi, Rathbone;
- Onyedinma, Hugill, Kelly
Ipswich Town:
- Hladky;
- Clarke, Woolfenden, Burgess, Davis;
- Luongo, Morsy;
- Hutchinson, Harness, Broadhead;
- Chaplin
Prediction: Rotherham United 0-1 Ipswich Town
Ipswich aims to return to winning ways after a draw with Birmingham. Despite Rotherham’s potential, Ipswich is expected to secure a hard-fought victory in this Championship clash.