How it finished
West Bromwich Albion beat Rotherham United 4–1. Bawler's model favoured Rotherham United at 40% before kickoff and got it wrong — it gave West Bromwich Albion 32%. It forecast 2.5 goals; the match produced 5. Rotherham United had 8 shots (2 on target) to West Bromwich Albion's 18 (10), with 28% of the ball against 72%. Expected goals finished 0.9 to 2.8.
Published before kickoff and settled afterwards — misses included. Every call is time-stamped to the Bitcoin blockchain before the match so it cannot be edited later.
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Who won Rotherham United vs West Bromwich Albion?
West Bromwich Albion beat Rotherham United 4–1. Bawler's model favoured Rotherham United at 40% before kickoff and got it wrong — it gave West Bromwich Albion 32%. It forecast 2.5 goals; the match produced 5. Rotherham United had 8 shots (2 on target) to West Bromwich Albion's 18 (10), with 28% of the ball against 72%. Expected goals finished 0.9 to 2.8.
What was the final score in Rotherham United vs West Bromwich Albion?
Rotherham United 1–4 West Bromwich Albion, played on 08 Aug 2026 in the ENGLAND: EFL Cup. Bawler's model had gone into it with Rotherham United 40%, the draw 28% and West Bromwich Albion 32%.
What were the stats in Rotherham United vs West Bromwich Albion?
Full-time: Possession 28%–72%, Expected goals (xG) 0.9–2.8, Shots 8–18, Shots on target 2–10, Shots inside box 6–13, Big chances 1–5, Corners 1–2, Saves 6–1, Fouls 9–7, Offsides 5–4, Yellow cards 2–0.
Did both teams score in Rotherham United vs West Bromwich Albion?
Yes — both Rotherham United and West Bromwich Albion scored, finishing 1–4. Bawler's model had put both teams scoring at 50% before kickoff.
Was Bawler's prediction for Rotherham United vs West Bromwich Albion right?
Every call is published before kickoff and graded afterwards, misses included. On this match: Result — we said Rotherham United 40%, it finished West Bromwich Albion (32% called); Total goals — we said 2.5, it finished 5; Both teams to score — we said 50%, it finished Yes; Model call — we said Rotherham United or Draw 68%, it finished Missed; Second call — we said Over 2.5 Goals 52%, it finished Landed.