Millwall vs Leicester City: A Championship Showdown
Alright, football fans! Get ready for an exciting afternoon this Saturday as Millwall welcomes an out-of-form Leicester City to The Den. Not only are the Lions looking to make it four wins in a row in the Championship, but they’re also trying to bounce back from a home defeat against league leaders Coventry earlier this month.
Let’s dive into what to expect from this clash, shall we?
Match Preview
Last season, Millwall finished in eighth place, just shy of the playoffs by a frustrating two points. This time around, they’re gunning for a top-six position and are on quite the roll lately. In their latest outing, the Lions celebrated a solid 2-0 victory against Stoke City, thanks to a first-ever goal from center-back Tristan Crama and a third strike of the season from winger Femi Azeez. Talk about a team on a mission!
After that win, Millwall is now sitting pretty in third place in the Championship, just four points behind Middlesbrough. However, things haven’t been perfect at home. Although they secured three wins at The Den, they’ve also faced three losses, which is a bit of a surprise compared to previous seasons. But fear not—they’ve been a force away from home, going unbeaten in five matches and scooping up 11 points!
One player who’s been turning heads this season is Thierno Ballo, a summer signing from Wolfsberger AC. He’s already made his mark in English football, assisting both of Millwall’s goals on Tuesday, bringing his total to three assists in just six appearances. Impressive, right?
On the flip side, we have Leicester City, who were riding high until their unbeaten streak of eight games came crashing down in their last match. Facing an in-form Hull side, the Foxes lost, despite a spirited effort and a goal from substitute Aaron Ramsey. That makes it a tough stretch for Leicester, who have only managed to secure one win in their last seven league games. Now sitting in ninth place, they find themselves eight points behind the top of the table, feeling the pressure.
The Foxes have shown they can hold their own at home, going unbeaten in five matches so far. However, their away game woes continue to haunt them, with two road losses already under their belt. Not ideal when you’re aiming for promotion!
And speaking of key players, keep an eye on Abdul Fatawu, who’s leading the charge with three goals and two assists. He’s been linked with a potential switch to the Premier League, but for now, he remains a key player for Leicester.
Team News
In the injury department, Millwall isn’t feeling lucky this month. They’ve lost influential midfielder Massimo Luongo to a serious knee injury, leaving a sizeable gap in their midfield. Southampton loanee Will Smallbone is also on the mend from a hamstring issue, along with striker Josh Coburn, who’s expected to return next month after suffering a muscle injury.
Leicester also has its share of injury challenges. They’re missing attacking dynamo Stephy Mavididi due to a hamstring problem, while defenders Ben Nelson and Harry Souttar are also sidelined, making for a tough situation at the back.
Possible Lineups:
Millwall: Crocombe; Leonard, Crama, Cooper, Sturge; Mazou-Sacko, De Norre, Azeez, Cundle, Ballo; Ivanovic
Leicester City: Stolarczyk; Choudhury, Faes, Vestergaard, Thomas; Winks, Soumare, Fatawu, Ramsey, Monga; Ayew
Prediction
So, what’s going to happen this weekend? Our bet is on Millwall edging away with a 1-0 victory over Leicester City. Given their recent form, winning their last three matches by a combined score of 7-1, the Lions should feel pretty confident. Meanwhile, Leicester is struggling, and a trip to The Den might just add another loss to their record.
As the excitement builds for this match, it’s clear both teams have something to prove, and we can’t wait to see how it all unfolds. Will Millwall continue their winning streak, or can Leicester pull off an upset? Grab your coffee, settle in, and let’s enjoy what promises to be a thrilling Championship clash!
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