Rotherham United, who have not lost in 15 consecutive games across all competitions, play host to Morecambe on Tuesday for a place in the third round of the EFL Cup with kickoff at 9:45 pm.
Rotherham United extended their unbeaten start to life in the Championship as they held on for a 1-1 draw away to Queens Park Rangers. Despite being on the back foot at Loftus Road, Chiedozie Ogbene struck against the run of play to hand the visitors a 33rd-minute lead before Christopher Willock restored parity on the stroke of halftime.
The Millers, who finished second in League One last season to secure promotion to this tier, is one of just four sides yet to suffer defeat in the Championship after picking up one win and three draws from their opening four games.
Morecambe were denied their first win of the new League One campaign on Saturday, as Oxford United held them to a 1-1 draw. Morecambe striker Jensen Weir opened the scoring after three minutes, but Kyle Joseph found an equalizer for Oxford eight minutes later.
Having finished third in the 2021-22 season, Morecambe has failed to taste victory in their opening five league games this season, having picked up three draws and lost twice in that time.
Rotherham United vs. Morecambe Head to Head
Both sides have 15 games against each other, with hosts taking seven wins while visitors with five wins. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
- QPR 1-1 Rotherham
- Preston North End 0-0 Rotherham
- Rotherham 4-0 Reading
- Port Vale 1-2 Rotherham
Away
- Oxford United 1-1 Morecambe
- Bolton 1-0 Morecambe
- Morecambe 1-1 Fleetwood
- Morecambe 0-0 Stoke City
Rotherham United Team News
Rotherham United is without forward Joshua Kayode, who has been out of action since June through a muscle injury. With his strike against Queens Park Rangers last time out, Ogbene scored four goals in the opening five games. He’ll be one to keep an eye on.
Morecambe Team News
Morecambe will be without midfielder Courtney Duffus, who has been out of action since February through a long-term injury. Ashley Hunter came off with a game-ending injury seven minutes into the game against Oxford on Saturday, and the 26-year-old is expected to sit out Tuesday’s encounter.
Prediction and Odds
We’re backing the home side to make short work of the Shrimps, who have struggled for results since the year’s second quarter.
- Home Win
- Goals Under 2.5
- No Score: Away