Competition: Championship
Market: Millwall win
Odds: 8/11 @ 1xBet
Two sides who are firmly scrapping it out at opposite ends of the Championship table, Millwall will welcome Blackburn to south London on Saturday afternoon.
Starting with the hosts, while Millwall might have suffered major play-off heartbreak last season as they eventually fell short in the race for a top-six finish, Alex Neil’s men have firmly cemented their spot as one of the Championship’s ultimate surprise packages this time around. Embarking on what has become a real second-tier fairytale, the former Norwich boss finds the mood in his camp at a red-hot high. Remarkably opening this weekend’s fixtures sat in bronze medal position, the Lions are also suddenly just one-point adrift of finding a route into the automatic promotion spots. Riding a major wave of momentum, Millwall will be confident of making yet another statement here. Last seen earlier in the week clinching a gritty 1-0 victory at home against Derby, Saturday’s hosts have won all of their previous four consecutive Championship appearances by an aggregate score of 9-1. It should also be highlighted, the Lions have won six of their last seven outings and they are rightfully installed as a standout contender here.
As for the visitors, while Millwall might be in the midst of a public Championship fairytale, Blackburn are scrapping it out at the foot of the table. Coming under a huge amount of scrutiny this season, the Rovers have an almighty battle on their hands in the race to avoid what would be an infamous relegation in 2026. Remarkably holding just a one-point buffer from slipping into the relegation zone, Michael O’Neill’s downbeat squad will be bracing themselves for another stern examination when they travel to south London here. Last seen earlier in the week falling to what could be a season-defining 1-0 loss away at fellow relegation scrappers Oxford United, Blackburn have registerted just a sole point from any of their previous four Championship appearances. Signing off February with a routine 3-1 loss away at Derby, Saturday’s guests have also gained a reputation for their glaring issues on the road. In fact, the former Northern Ireland boss has seen his struggling squad lose six of their last seven matchups away from Ewood Park across all fronts.
Bet: Millwall 8/11 to beat Blackburn Rovers in Saturday’s Championship battle @ 1xBet
