MILLWALL VS SHEFFIELD UTD - ENGLAND: CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH PREVIEW
ENGLAND: CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH DETAILS: MILLWALL VS SHEFFIELD UTD
As Millwall prepare to host Sheffield Utd on January 31, 2026, with kick-off at 16:00 under referee Smith, this ENGLAND: Championship fixture promises an intriguing contest.
MILLWALL PREVIEW IN ENGLAND: CHAMPIONSHIP
Millwall, currently 3rd in the standings with 56 points from 32 games, are within reach of the top with 6 points behind. They've earned 30 points from 16 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last five matches.
They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 10 goals scored.
SHEFFIELD UTD PREVIEW IN ENGLAND: CHAMPIONSHIP
Sheffield Utd, sitting 15th with 42 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 19 points from 17 games this season.
Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 9 goals.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR MILLWALL VS SHEFFIELD UTD
Recent meetings between Millwall and Sheffield Utd have favored Millwall, ending in a 1-1 draw.
Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.
In their previous league match against Sheffield Wed, Millwall recorded a 2-1 victory while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation.
Their starting XI featured Crocombe, Doughty, Cooper, Taylor, Crama, Mitchell, De Norre, Neghli, Bannan, Azeez, Coburn. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.
Sheffield Utd's last outing came against Portsmouth, where they secured a 1-0 victory using a 4-4-2 system.
Their starting XI featured Cooper, Burrows, Bindon, Tanganga, Seriki, Hamer, Soumare, Phillips, Brooks, Bamford, Cannon. This setup relied on discipline and work rate to maintain structure while exploiting wide areas.
Looking ahead, Millwall are expected to maintain their 4-2-3-1 structure, Sheffield Utd are likely to mirror that shape. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.
GOAL TRENDS AND PREDICTION FOR MILLWALL VS SHEFFIELD UTD
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Millwall's fixtures have averaged 2.8 goals per game, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. Sheffield Utd's games average 3 goals, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.
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