Millwall vs Sheffield Wed: Championship Showdown Predictions -

The Den is gearing up for another exciting night as Millwall welcomes Sheffield Wednesday. With the Lions showing strong performances at home, they can be backed at -164 to secure all three points. Fans can expect plenty of noise, with more roars than hoots—though the atmosphere won’t quite resemble a zoo.

Recent Form

Millwall’s only setback came in a 3-1 loss at Portsmouth, where they managed to hold 49% possession but only produced two shots on target. Mihailo Ivanovic was the lone scorer for the Lions in that match.

On the other hand, Sheffield Wednesday is currently on a challenging run, having lost their last two Championship games. A 3-0 defeat to Sheffield United highlighted their struggles, where they enjoyed 59% possession but failed to register a single shot on target. Clearly, possession alone won’t guarantee success.

Head-to-Head Record

When these two teams last met, the match ended in a 2-2 draw at Hillsborough. Overall, Millwall has won four of the last nine encounters, with Wednesday claiming one victory and four matches ending in draws. Given Millwall’s home advantage and Wednesday’s recent difficulties, the Lions appear to have the upper hand this time.

Match Projections and Lineups

Millwall is expected to line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, featuring:

Goalkeeper: Max Crocombe
Defenders: Jake Cooper and a back four
Midfielders: Casper De Norre and Luke Cundle
Forwards: Thierno Ballo, Macaulay Langstaff, and Mihailo Ivanovic

Sheffield Wednesday will likely adopt a 3-5-2 formation, including:

Goalkeeper: Ethan Horvath
Defenders: Liam Palmer, Liam Cooper, and Max Lowe
Midfielders: Sean Fusire, Svante Ingelsson, Barry Bannan, and Yan Valery
Forwards: Jamal Lowe and Bailey Cadamarteri

Betting Insights

The odds of -164 suggest a 62.1% chance of victory for Millwall according to bookmakers. However, considering their strong home performance and Wednesday’s poor form, we estimate a winning probability closer to 70%. This makes it a smart value bet rather than wishful thinking.

For those seeking better odds, a Millwall win with a score of 2-0 is available at +550. This outcome could be likely if Ivanovic and Cooper manage to find the net.

Player Props to Consider

Bailey Cadamarteri: Under 0.5 Shots On Target at -156 appears a solid bet, as he has struggled to test goalkeepers recently.
Jake Cooper: Scoring anytime at +750 is worth a small wager due to his threat from set pieces.

The total corners line is set at 10.5. Betting on the under at -122 seems prudent, as both Millwall’s home games and Wednesday’s away fixtures have averaged below that figure.