FootyMAD Sheffield United match preview

Last updated : 17 October 2003 By Footymad Previewer
History of the Millwall v Sheffield United fixture

Millwall prepare to entertain Sheffield United at The Den on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The The Lions are clearly on top, winning 55.56% of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at The Den was less than a year ago, in February 2003, the The Lions carving out a narrow 1-0 victory in a League Division One match.

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Recent encounters between the teams:
2002/2003Sat 01 FebMillwall1-0Sheff UtdLD1
2002/2003Tue 27 AugSheff Utd3 - 1MillwallLD1
2001/2002Tue 19 MarSheff Utd3 - 2MillwallLD1
2001/2002Sat 22 SepMillwall2 - 0Sheff UtdLD1
1995/1996Sat 16 MarMillwall1 - 0Sheff UtdLD1
1995/1996Tue 13 FebSheff Utd2 - 0MillwallLD1
1994/1995Sat 14 JanSheff Utd1 - 1MillwallLD1

Recent respective form guides

Millwall have been playing quite well at home, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing just 1. A total of 8 goals have been scored by the The Lions in those games, with 5 conceded.

The Blades have had a decent run of form away from home recently, tasting just one defeat in their last six, and picking up four good wins. The Blades's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 9 goals for and 7 against.

Millwall lie just outside the playoff positions in the Nationwide League Division One, picking up 20 points from their 14 games so far. Sheff Utd are leading the way in the Nationwide League Division One, with their 12 games giving them a return of 26 points.

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Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Millwall63129810
Sheff Utd640214812

FootyMad's prediction ...

The Lions go into their game against Sheff Utd in confident mood, but FootyMad sees them coming down to earth, with the visitors narrowly taking all three points. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Millwall Won 3 successive home games.
4 games since last home draw.
Sheff Utd 5 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 11 outings ago.