Fulham vs Rotherham United prediction 05.01.2024

• Competition: FA Cup &— 1/32 Finals
• Date: Friday, 5th January 2024
• Kickoff: 19:30 UK / 20:30 CET
• Venue: Craven Cottage (London)

The Premier League team, Fulham, will host the struggling Championship side, Rotherham, at Craven Cottage on Friday afternoon for the 1/32 Finals of the FA Cup.

Last season, Fulham performed exceptionally well, finishing 10th with 52 points and a considerable distance from the relegation zone. The Cottagers have maintained steady results this season as well, currently ranking 13th and a comfortable nine points clear of the relegation zone. They have particularly shone in the Carabao Cup, making it to the Semi-Finals and are set to compete against Liverpool. Along the way, they have ousted strong teams such as Everton and Tottenham.

Over the past decade, Rotherham United frequently moved between the Championship and League One. They narrowly avoided relegation last year, finishing 19th in the Championship. However, their performance this season has been dismal, languishing at the bottom of the table with just 18 points from 26 games, and a seven-point gap from safety. Despite their poor season, the Millers have shown signs of improvement recently, remaining unbeaten in their last three games.

Fulham vs Rotherham United pick: Fulham to win and cover the -2 AH spread

Fulham recently had their best performance of the season, securing a 2:1 victory over Arsenal at their home ground. Their recent form at Craven Cottage has been impressive, with four wins out of the last five matches. Over this five-match period, Fulham showcased great efficiency by netting 15 goals, averaging three per game. Hence, even with a rotated squad, it’s anticipated that they’ll have no difficulty scoring against the team currently at the bottom of the Championship.

In 14 matches, Rotherham United only managed to secure a single victory. This win was against Middlesbrough on December 26th, but it must be admitted that Boro were the superior team. The Millers were rather fortunate to win, as Middlesbrough had 71% ball possession and made 18 more attempts at scoring. The Millers’ away game performance has been abysmal, losing 11 and drawing three out of 14 matches in all competitions. Consequently, it would be highly unrealistic to anticipate a positive outcome against a Premier League team.

Fulham emerged victorious in the last four head-to-head games, winning each time with a total goal difference of 10:3.

Fulham is undeniably a superior team and we believe they will secure an easy victory against the Millers, even with a rotated squad. The Millers have consistently performed poorly when playing away from home.