Millwall go in search of their first league win of the new Championship campaign on Saturday when they play hosts to Sheffield Wednesday.
The visitors have won one of their opening three league games but the other two matches ended in defeat so we're expecting a close game between the pair this weekend.
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Millwall vs Sheffield Wednesday prediction: Goals expected at The Den
Key stats
- Two of Millwall's opening three league games have produced over 4.5 goals.
- Two of the last three league meetings between these two clubs have witnessed at least four goals.
- Millwall and Sheff Wed have only kept two clean sheets in their last six attempts.
Correct score prediction: Millwall 2-2 Sheff Wed
Sheffield Wednesday have only managed to win one of their last five games against Millwall, and two of those encounters have ended in draws. Both of these teams have goals in them but have been struggling defensively this season, which is why we're backing a 2-2 draw on Saturday.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Millwall the bookmakers' pick
- HOME: 6/4 (2.50) – 40%
- DRAW: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.6%
- AWAY: 2/1 (3.00) – 33.3%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Millwall are the expected winner of this game with a probability of 40%, but this game feels like it could go either way.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: The Lions edge it
Millwall have picked up two wins, two draws and suffered one defeat from their last five league meetings with Sheffield Wednesday, but it was the Yorkshire club that claimed all three points in this very fixture last season.
England Championship 17/02/24
Millwall
Sheff Wed
England Championship 11/11/23
Sheff Wed
Millwall
England Championship 06/02/21
Millwall
Sheff Wed
England Championship 07/11/20
Sheff Wed
Millwall
England Championship 01/02/20
Sheff Wed
Millwall
Millwall preview: One point from a possible nine
Millwall picked up their first point of the season last weekend away at Hull City.
The game ended goalless and the home side will have been more frustrated not to have secured the win, while Millwall will be pleased to have ended their two-game losing run.
Midfielders Billy Mitchell and Zian Flemming won't feature against Sheffield Wednesday this weekend due to injury.
Predicted Lineup: Jensen (GK), Bryan, Cooper, Tanganga, Leonard, Saville, De Norre, Honeyman, Esse, Bradshaw & Watmore
England Championship 03/05/25
L
Burnley
3
Millwall
1
England Championship 26/04/25
W
Swansea
0
Millwall
1
England Championship 21/04/25
W
Norwich
1
Millwall
3
England Championship 18/04/25
L
Blackburn
4
Millwall
1
England Championship 12/04/25
W
Middlesbrough
0
Millwall
1
Sheff Wed preview: Two defeats followed their opening-day victory
Since thrashing Plymouth on the opening weekend of the new season, the Owls have lost their next two matches.
Last time out, Leeds provided the opposition at Hillsborough and walked away with their first win of the season, scoring a goal in each half without reply from Sheffield Wednesday.
Other than goalkeeper Ben Hamer, Sheffield Wednesday have a full squad to choose from ahead of the trip to the capital this weekend.
Predicted Lineup: Beadle (GK), M. Lowe, Iorfa, Valentín, Valery, Bernard, Bannan, Windass, Ingelsson, J. Lowe & Musaba
England Championship 03/05/25
D
Watford
1
Sheff Wed
1
England Championship 26/04/25
D
Portsmouth
1
Sheff Wed
1
England Championship 21/04/25
W
Middlesbrough
1
Sheff Wed
2
England Championship 18/04/25
L
Stoke
2
Sheff Wed
0
England Championship 12/04/25
L
Oxford Utd
1
Sheff Wed
0
Player to watch – Duncan Watmore
Duncan Watmore has had an impressive career and the 30-year-old continues to impress in England's second tier.
Watmore began his career with non-league side Altrincham before joining then Premier League side Sunderland where he made 87 appearances in all competitions, scoring eight goals.
The former non-league midfielder has made a great start to the season
The midfielder moved to Middlesbrough in 2020 where he stayed for three seasons before joining Millwall in 2023. This season, Watmore has scored three goals in three appearances in league and cup, so you can see why he's our player to watch against Sheffield Wednesday.