FootyMAD's Millwall match preview

Last updated : 29 April 2005 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Sheffield United v Millwall fixture

Sheff. Utd. prepare to entertain Millwall at Bramall Lane on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Blades are clearly on top, winning 60.00% of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Bramall Lane was just last season, in March 2004, the Blades carving out a narrow 2-1 victory in a League Division One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sat 04 DecMillwall1 - 2Sheff. Utd.CHMP
2003/2004Tue 02 MarSheff. Utd.2-1MillwallCHMP
2003/2004Sat 18 OctMillwall2 - 0Sheff. Utd.CHMP
2002/2003Sat 01 FebMillwall1 - 0Sheff. Utd.CHMP
2002/2003Tue 27 AugSheff. Utd.3 - 1MillwallCHMP
2001/2002Tue 19 MarSheff. Utd.3 - 2MillwallCHMP
2001/2002Sat 22 SepMillwall2 - 0Sheff. Utd.CHMP

Recent respective form guides

Sheffield United have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 10 goals have been scored by the Blades in those games, with 5 conceded.

The away form of Millwall is pretty dire, accumulating just 1 victory and 1 draw from their last six played. While the The Lions have hit 4 goals, 9 have hit the back of the wrong net.

Sheff. Utd. lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca-Cola Championship, picking up 67 points from their 44 games so far. Millwall's 62 points from 44 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 9th position.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Sheff. Utd.6231849
Millwall6312121010

FootyMad's prediction ...

The match against Millwall is certainly an interesting one with me deciding its going to end up with a victory for the Blades in a close run game. Home Win

Sequence statistics:
Sheff. Utd. 4 games since last home draw.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
Millwall Not won in previous 5 away matches.
4 games since last defeat.