Millwall host Blackburn Rovers in their regular season finale with both teams still in with a chance of making the promotion playoffs. However, Millwall are the ones with their fate in their own hands and with Monday’s clash at the Den, a home win is likely to be on the cards.
Sitting in the final playoff spot, Millwall head into Monday’s clash with their fate in their own hands. It is a straightforward task for the Lions as a win in front of their fans will see them secure a place in the post season regardless of what happens elsewhere.
Millwall will head into this one with some confidence after claiming a 3-2 victory at Blackpool in their previous Championship fixture. Tom Bradshaw netted a brace while Zian Flemming sealed the win with a penalty midway through the playoffs.
While Millwall will be looking to build on that result, their recent home form has been erratic with four wins and three defeats from the last 10 matches. However, having beaten the likes of promoted Sheffield United in that run, manager Gary Rowett will be looking to channel that performance.
Blackburn Rovers have been on a steady decline since the turn of the year and are now ninth in the standings. They still have a chance of making the playoffs but need to win on Monday while also hoping the likes of Sunderland and West Brom slip up.
Things have been difficult for Blackburn Rovers in recent weeks as they are unless in their last nine Championship matches. However, they have drawn five of their last six matches, including a 1-1 scoreline with Luton Town in their previous fixture.
Blackburn Rovers also travel to the Den with three defeats and two draws in their last five away matches. Jon Dahl Tomasson’s mem have struggled defensively in that run, failing to keep a single clean sheet while also conceding 10 goals.
How the bookies view it
Millwall have the upper hand among the bookies with a home win priced at 19/20 by Coral. A victory for Blackburn Rovers is valued at 3/1 by Unibet while a draw is set at odds of 11/4 by bet365.
Head to head
Blackburn Rovers have an 8-3 advantage with six draws from 17 previous matches against Millwall. Rovers also claimed a 2-1 victory in the reverse fixture back in October with Ben Brereton among the goals.
Players to watch
Tom Bradshaw’s goals have been pivotal for Millwall this season and the striker will head into Monday’s clash looking to add to his 17 Championship goals. The striker is coming off a brace in his previous fixture and is priced at 21/10 by bet365 to get on the score sheet.
Ben Brereton is still stuck on 12 Championship goals flowing a lengthy dry spell and Blackburn Rovers will be hoping for one last special moment from their leading scorer. The striker was on target in the reverse fixture and is priced at 13/5 by Paddy Power to find the net on Monday.
Anything else catch the eye?
There were over 3.5 goals in Millwall’s previous fixture and a similar outcome is valued at 12/5 by bet365. Over 2.5 goals is priced at 10/11 by William Hill, who are also offering odds of 4/5 on both teams to score.
Millwall had goals in both halves last time put at Blackpool and Monday’s clash could be set to follow a similar pattern at 2/1 with Coral.
This England Championship match between Millwall and Blackburn Rovers will be played on May 8, 2023 and kick off at 15:00. Check below for our tipsters best Millwall vs Blackburn Rovers prediction. You may also visit our dedicated betting previews section for the most up to date previews.
