Tomás Yelmini
English soccer is not just the Premier League. Fans of this sport are aware that the second division has a very contested tournament and that it is always captivating to the very end, with teams who strive to reclaim their place among the elite and others that aim to enter it for the first time.
For this reason, the Championship offers interesting duels to watch, such as Cardiff City vs Millwall, two teams with very different current situations. While the Welsh side are fighting to avoid falling into the danger zone that would put them in the third division, the southeast Londoners are waiting to enter the group of teams fighting for a place in the playoffs for promotion.
The two teams have a long history of meeting, with Millwall winning 18 of the 59 meetings they have played (Cardiff City have won 14 and there have been 27 draws).
Considering this background, JefeBet presents a fantastic preview that includes predictions and projections so that you are aware of everything that could occur in this exciting Cardiff City vs Millwall matchup.
Predictions, Picks, and Betting Odds for Cardiff City vs Millwall EFL Championship Matchday 28 Game on January 21, 2023
- Where: Cardiff City Stadium- Cardiff, England.
- When: Saturday, January 21, 10:00 AM E.T.
- Moneyline: Cardiff City (+220) / Draw (+210) / Millwall (+148).
- Asian Handicap: Cardiff City (+0.25, -132), Millwall (-0.25, +108).
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (+145) / Under (-182)
- Both teams score: Yes (+100) / No (-130)
Odds provided by Unibet.
Betting on Cardiff City
Cardiff City has now gone eight games without a win in the Championship, their last success coming on November 5 against Sunderland (1-0). What followed were three defeats (Hull, Sheffield United and Blackburn Rovers) and five draws (Stoke, Blackpool, QPR, Coventry and Wigan).
As of today, they have won 7 games, drawn 8 and lost 12, and have the lowest number of goals scored of all the teams in the competition: 21. However, they are defensively solid, having conceded 30 goals, a low number considering their position in the table (21 out of 24).
Their top scorer, with just four goals, is Irishman Callum Robinson, who in recent weeks has lost continuity in the first team.
Probable lineup (4-2-3-1): Ryan Allsop; Perry Ng, Curtis Nelson, Jack Simpson, Callum O’Dowda; Ryan Wintle, Joe Ralls; Mark Harris, Sheyi Ojo, Jaden Philogene; Isaak Davies.
Betting on Millwall F.C.
With 39 points, Millwall is two points behind West Brom, the sixth and last of the teams that would currently enter the playoffs for promotion to the Premier League. Last week, they lost a great opportunity to get into that lot by losing to Middlesbrough, one of the direct competitors in that category.
The numbers speak of a very poor away campaign, with Millwall winning just 3 of their 13 matches, losing 7. Evidently, they have a very hard time when they leave The Den.
Their biggest attacking asset is Dutchman Zian Flemming, who scored 10 of the team’s 32 goals, followed by Welshman Tom Bradshaw with 6.
Probable lineup (4-2-3-1): George Long; Danny McNamara, Shaun Hutchinson, Jake Cooper, Murray Wallace; Billy Mitchell, Callum Styles; George Honeyman, Zian Flemming, Andreas Voglsammer; Tom Bradshaw.
JefeBet Prediction
Millwall will put aside their difficulties to win away from home and take a clear victory in Wales against a Cardiff City team that will be fighting until the last minute to stay in the second division.
Prediction: Millwall wins 2 to 0.
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