Millwall vs Blackburn Rovers
14th August 1500hrs
Football – England – EFL Championship
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Bookmaker Unibet
Odds: 7/2 odds taken 0815 GMT, Friday 13 August
On matchday two in the EFL Championship, Millwall and Blackburn Rovers square off in a tasty-looking fixture at The Den. The Lions picked up a handy away draw last weekend, while Rovers edged past Swansea City to start with three points. Millwall are the favourites to get the win in front of their home supporters, but can Blackburn make it six points from a possible six? We have the latest odds and tips.
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Millwall Preview – Can the Lions move on to four points?
Millwall went under the radar somewhat in pre-season, with the bookies predicting a mid-table finish for the Lions. However, they have a good manager in Gary Rowett, who seems to get the best out of this honest group of Millwall players. The underdog tag certainly suits them.
Millwall kicked off their 2021-22 Championship season with a 1-1 draw with Queens Park Rangers at the Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium. Jed Wallace opened the scoring in the 11th minute, though Rob Dickie equalised for the Hoops before half time. The draw was just about the right result between the two London sides.
Millwall will fancy their chances of picking up all three points in front of their ferocious home support, which will no doubt be in full voice on Saturday. The bookies have the home win priced at 7/5.
Blackburn Rovers Preview – Rovers to remain unbeaten?
Tony Mowbray’s Blackburn Rovers flirted with the play-offs once or twice last term. They were in a decent position by the end of January, but a woeful run of one point from a possible 27 from February to March put paid to their promotion hopes. Can Rovers sustain a play-off push this time around?
Blackburn picked up a narrow win on the opening weekend, seeing off Swansea at Ewood Park. Goals from Sam Gallagher and Ben Brereton put the Blue and Whites two up, and Jamie Paterson’s goal for the Swans was no more than a consolation.
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Blackburn have two tricky away games on the horizon, travelling to Nottingham Forest after Saturday’s clash with Millwall. They then face West Bromwich Albion at Ewood Park. Rovers are priced at 2/1 to win at The Den before the next two.
Millwall vs Blackburn Rovers Betting Advice
Blackburn did the double over Millwall last season. They won 2-1 at Ewood Park back in December, with Harvey Elliott and Adam Armstrong scoring. The match at The Den ended in a 2-0 win for Rovers courtesy of efforts from Bradley Dack and Sam Gallagher.
Blackburn have won five of the last seven meetings, while Millwall have picked up just one win in this fixture since 2013.
Key Facts – Millwall vs Blackburn Rovers Betting Tip
- Blackburn picked up three points on the opening weekend
- Rovers did the double over Millwall last season
- Only five points separated Millwall and Blackburn in last term’s final Championship table
On paper, Millwall and Blackburn seem pretty evenly matched. Both teams started with positive results, and we fancy the pair to cancel each other out in south London at the weekend. There is good value in the draw and both teams to score 7/2.
Sam Gallagher netted in the win over Swansea, while he was also on target at The Den back in March. Gallagher is available at 11/4 to notch anytime in this one.
The best betting odds for Millwall vs Blackburn Rovers
Millwall to win: 7/5 at Bet365
Draw: 9/4 at Bet365
Blackburn Rovers to win: 2/1 at Bet365
