Millwall vs Leeds prediction: ENGLAND: Championship betting tips on match 2023-09-16 11:00.
Two of the most notorious clubs in English football come head-to-head this Sunday as Millwall welcome Leeds United. Gone are the days of widespread hooliganism in Britain, but the off-field animosity between the two sets of fans has forced this early kick-off. Despite the schedule’s best efforts, this is set to be a fiery affair at the Den as Millwall look to extend their slender lead in the all-time H2H stakes (W18, D5, L17).
It has been a rather middling start to the Championship season for Millwall, who entered the international break on the back of a perfectly split five-game league record (W2, D1, L2). Next on the agenda will be trying to tip the scales with another victory after the Lions’ 1-0 win over Stoke in their last home game, but it’s worth noting they’ve not managed to put together consecutive home successes in this calendar year (D1, L3 after such victories).
Looking to continue that stop-start trend are Leeds, who have endured a rather underwhelming opening few rounds of the new campaign (W1, D3, L1) when considering their promotion aims. Leeds boss Daniel Farke didn’t hide his disappointment post-match as they gifted Sheffield Wednesday their first point of the campaign with a bore draw in the previous round, especially seeing as they enjoyed two-thirds of both possession and attempts.
Leeds fans will hope the respite of the international break will have given the side time to reset, especially seeing as the approximate 2000 fans will have their alarms set bright and early to make the long journey south. The loyal Leeds faithful may not travel with high expectations in spite of their favouritism though, as the Lilywhites have lost each of their last seven trips to the capital.
Players to watch: Kevin Nisbet has finally found his shooting boots for Millwall, hitting his side’s only goal in each of the last two rounds to open his account for the club. Trying to outdo him will be Leeds United’s Willy Gnonto, the 19-year-old featured for Italy’s senior team during the break and has seen all five of his senior Leeds goals arrive in the first half.
Hot stat: Millwall are unbeaten as pre-match outsiders in home league action since the start of last season (W2, D1).