Sheffield United vs Millwall
6th August 1500hrs
Football – England – EFL Championship
Pick Home Win -1
Bookmaker Unibet
Odds: 9/4 odds taken 1215 GMT, Friday 5 August
Sheffield United and Millwall go head-to-head at Bramall Lane on matchday two of the new 2022-23 EFL Championship season. The Lions are the early leaders of the Championship after a 2-0 home success over Stoke City in game one. As for the Blades, they were narrowly beaten at Watford on Monday. Sheffield United are the odds-on favourites to seal a home victory this weekend. We track down the latest odds and provide the top tips in our betting preview.
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Sheffield United Preview – Blades to get off the mark with a home win?
Sheffield United reached the play-offs last season, coming up short against eventual winners Nottingham Forest in the semi-finals. However, the Blades were in the bottom half when Paul Heckingbottom rejoined the club, so making the top six was a remarkable achievement. United will be looking for a play-off spot at the very least this season.
Sheffield United had a tough start to their 2022-23 campaign, facing Watford at Vicarage Road last Monday. It was a tight and tense affair in Hertfordshire, with the home team running out 1-0 winners.
Sheffield United will be looking to dust themselves down and claim all three points on home turf this weekend. The Sheffield side are the bookies’ favourites at 5/6.
Millwall Preview – Can the Lions move on to six points?
Millwall picked up the biggest win on the opening weekend of the new Championship season. A brace from defender Charlie Cresswell earned the Lions a 2-0 victory over Stoke at The Den.
Gary Rowett’s boys were back in action in the Carabao Cup in midweek. However, they fell to a shock defeat to EFL League One side Cambridge United at Abbey Stadium, with Luke O’Neil scoring the only goal of the tie. George Honeyman was sent off for Millwall with 30 minutes to play.
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The Londoners will be hoping to respond after their cup defeat, but this will be a tricky test in the Steel City. The Millwall win is available at 7/2.
Sheffield United vs Millwall Betting Advice
Sheffield United finished above Millwall in the final standings, but the London outfit did the double over the boys from Sheffield last term. Back in October, Jed Wallace and Jake Cooper were on target in a 2-1 away win. The Lions also won the home match by a one-goal margin, with Cooper’s effort on the hour mark giving them a 1-0 triumph in February.
Sheffield United beat Millwall in the FA Cup in 2020 but their last league success in this fixture came at The Den in September 2018. That remains their only league victory over the Lions in over five years.
Key Facts – Sheffield United vs Millwall Betting Tip
- Millwall sit top of the league after a 2-0 success in game one
- Sheffield United were beaten in their opening match of the new campaign
- The Lions did the double over the Blades last season
Sheffield United lost game one, but we are backing the Blades to take all three points from this one. Top odds of 9/4 for the hosts to win -1 are too good to turn down.
Billy Sharp rolled back the years last season, netting 14 Championship goals. Have a punt on the 36-year-old to score anytime on Saturday at 7/4.
The best betting odds for Sheffield United vs Millwall
Sheffield United to win: 5/6 at Bet365
Draw: 5/2 at Bet365
Millwall to win: 7/2 at Bet365
