Cardiff City vs Millwall
21st August 1500hrs
Football – England – EFL Championship
Pick Home Win by One Goal
Bookmaker Unibet
Odds: 13/5 odds taken 1021 GMT, Friday 20 August
Cardiff City and Millwall go head-to-head at the Cardiff City Stadium in EFL Championship action on Saturday afternoon. After scoring late to draw at Peterborough United last time out, the Bluebirds remain unbeaten this season. Can Mick McCarthy’s men move on to eight points with victory in front of their home supporters at the weekend? We have the best betting odds and tips for this Championship clash.
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Cardiff City Preview – Will City’s unbeaten run go on?
Cardiff City have made a solid start to their season. After four league and cup matches, the Bluebirds are unbeaten, winning two and drawing two. After missing out on the play-offs last term, a top-six finish will be the Welsh club’s ultimate ambition this time around.
After starting with a 1-1 home draw with Barnsley, the Bluebirds beat Sutton United in the cup. Last weekend, goals from Leandro Bacuna and Kieffer Moore gave City a 2-0 win at Blackpool. Cardiff were not at the races at Peterborough on Tuesday night, conceding two goals in two minutes at the start of the second half. However, two late Aiden Flint goals rescued a point.
Cardiff have been tough to beat under McCarthy, with just Watford, Nottingham Forest and Sheffield Wednesday getting the better of them since Big Mick took over in January. Will they stretch their unbeaten run on Saturday?
Millwall Preview – Can the Lions secure first league win?
Gary Rowett’s Millwall have yet to win in the Championship this term. However, they did get the better of Portsmouth in the first round of the Carabao Cup last week. They have taken just two points from a possible nine in the league, though.
Millwall’s season started with a 1-1 draw with fellow Londoners Queens Park Rangers. They then drew 1-1 at The Den with Blackburn Rovers. The Lions were blown away by Fulham early doors on Tuesday, with the Cottagers racing into a two-goal lead after just eight minutes. However, the Lions pulled one back late on to half the deficit.
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Millwall will want a league victory sooner rather than later, but the Cardiff City Stadium is a tough place to go. The away win is priced at 12/5.
Cardiff City vs Millwall Betting Advice
These two have been tough to split in recent years. In fact, each of the last seven meetings have ended in draws. The Lions have beaten the Bluebirds just once since 2005. Cardiff’s last win in this fixture was in December 2012, when Rudy Gestede scored the only goal of the game.
Key Facts – Cardiff City vs Millwall Betting Tip
- Four of the last five between Cardiff and Millwall have ended 1-1
- Cardiff are unbeaten so far this term
- Millwall are winless in the league, drawing two and losing one
This fixture usually ends in a draw, but we fancy the Cardiff win this time. The Bluebirds have made a solid start to their campaign, and home advantage could give them the slight edge here. Take a punt on City to win by one goal at 13/5.
Aiden Flint rescued Cardiff on Tuesday, scoring a late brace to earn his side a point. Flint is notoriously dangerous from corners, and both of his goals in midweek were headers from crosses. Put some money on Flint to score anytime in this one.
The best betting odds for Cardiff City vs Millwall
Cardiff City to win: 6/5 at Bet365
Draw: 11/5 at Bet365
Millwall to win: 12/5 at Bet365
