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Preston vs Rotherham

2 January 2016 at 15:00Deepdale Stadium, Preston
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Referee: Charles Breakspear

Match Summary

Preston defeated Rotherham 2:1. The match was played in Championship 2015.

Rivalry since 2013

Preston vs Rotherham Head to Head Results· 15

Preston and Rotherham have met 15 times — Preston won 3, Rotherham won 4, with 8 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2013. Rotherham leads the head-to-head with 4 victories from 15 meetings. A combined 37 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.47 per match (19 for the home side, 18 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 11 matches (73%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 8 games (53%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Preston are currently unbeaten in the last 4 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–3 in 2014.

3
wins
Drawn
8
·
Total goals
37 · 2.5/match
Both scored
11/15 · 73%
Over 2.5
8/15 · 53%

Recent Meetings

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23/09/23Championship
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14/03/23Championship
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16/08/22Championship
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06/02/21Championship
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07/11/20Championship
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01/01/19Championship
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27/10/18Championship
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29/04/17Championship
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05/11/16Championship
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Highest-scoring game: 33 v 2014

Recent Form

WWonDDrawnLLost

In their last 6 matches, Preston have recorded 2 wins, 1 draw and 3 defeats. Rotherham show 1 win, 1 draw and 4 losses from their last 6 outings.

Preston

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Rotherham

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Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

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Head-to-Head Record

Even record

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Preston3wins
4draws10 meetings
Rotherham3wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

2.5

Average goals per game

60%

Games with 3+ goals

80%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (20%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (51%) — the odds may underestimate Rotherham.

Market Summary

Margin: 3.4%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 53.0%Draw 28.8%Away 21.5%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.853.404.50
Max1.913.514.75
Market favourite:Preston · Moderate favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market51.4%27.8%20.8%
Public market51.3%28.0%20.6%

Preston vs Rotherham — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Preston
Result vs. Market: Preston (53%)

Result matched market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

PrestonHalf-time:01Rotherham
17Shots7
6Shots on target3

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

29 Mar 202423/241.53/4.04/6.55
23 Sept 202323/243.28/3.23/2.22
14 Mar 202322/232.73/3.12/2.78
16 Aug 202222/231.96/3.30/4.19
6 Feb 202120/212.39/3.24/3.10
7 Nov 202020/213.26/3.26/2.32
1 Jan 201918/193.16/3.36/2.38
27 Oct 201818/191.66/3.97/5.61
11 May 201616/173.08/3.37/2.43
29/04/1716/171.48/4.53/6.50

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Preston

W 300D 240L 288
Over 2.548
Goals scored1015

Away Record: Rotherham

W 69D 102L 197
Over 2.549
Goals scored356

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 14 May 2026