Millwall vs Blackpool
28th August 1500hrs
Football – England – EFL Championship
Pick Home Win & BTTS
Bookmaker Unibet
Odds: 7/2 odds taken 1316 GMT, Friday 27 August
Gary Rowett’s Millwall entertain Neil Critchley’s Blackpool at The Den in EFL Championship action this Saturday. The Lions have yet to win so far, drawing two and losing two of their opening four. The Tangerines have also taken just two points from a possible 12. Can one of these secure their first Championship victory of the season this weekend? We have the latest betting odds and tips.
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Millwall Preview – Will the Lions pick up first league win?
Gary Rowett’s Millwall have had a tough start so far, drawing two and suffering two defeats. They kicked off their Championship campaign with back-to-back 1-1 draws with Queens Park Rangers and Blackburn Rovers.
On matchday three, Millwall fell to a 2-1 home defeat to Fulham. The Cottagers raced into a two-goal lead at The Den after just eight minutes. Millwall were then beaten 3-1 by Cardiff City in South Wales last weekend.
Millwall are through to the third round of the EFL Cup after wins over Portsmouth and Cambridge United. The Londoners will now be looking for their first Championship win of the season. At the time of writing, Rowett’s troops are priced at just 5/6 to get the points at the weekend.
Blackpool Preview – Can the Seasiders leave London with a positive result?
Blackpool are back in the second tier of English football after winning the EFL League One play-offs last season under popular boss Neil Critchley. Staying in the Championship will be the aim this season, and Pool have started with two draws and two defeats.
On the opening weekend, Blackpool scored a last-gasp goal to earn a 1-1 draw with Bristol City at Ashton Gate. They then suffered back-to-back home defeats to Cardiff City and Coventry City. Last weekend, though, Blackpool came from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium.
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Blackpool shocked Scott Parker’s Cherries last time out, scoring two goals in three second-half minutes to snatch a point. Can the Tangerines follow that up with a positive result at The Den this Saturday?
Millwall vs Blackpool Betting Advice
These two sides last met in League One back in 2016. Millwall eased to a 3-0 win at The Den in that one, with Lee Gregory, Jed Wallace and Steve Morison netting. The reverse matchup at Bloomfield Road ended 1-1.
You have to go back the 2014-15 season for the last game between the pair at this level. Both teams won their home match that year. Only one of the last eight meetings between Millwall and Blackpool has ended all square.
Key Facts – Millwall vs Blackpool Betting Tip
- Both Millwall and Blackpool have taken two points from a possible 12 so far
- This will be the first meeting between the clubs for over five years
- Blackpool have drawn both of their away league games so far this term
Millwall head into this home game as the odds-on favourites with the bookies. After back-to-back league defeats, Rowett will want all three points from this one. Check out the solid odds of 7/2 for the Millwall win and both teams to score.
Matt Smith scored his first goal of the season in Millwall’s midweek EFL Cup win over Cambridge. The big striker will now want to open his Championship account. You can get 7/4 for Smith to score anytime in this one.
The best betting odds for Millwall vs Blackpool
Millwall to win: 5/6 at Bet365
Draw: 5/2 at Bet365
Blackpool to win: 7/2 at Bet365
