Our prediction for this Championship match:
Millwall
Match Time & Date:
13/01/2024
16:00
Prediction: 1-1
Middlesbrough
Millwall will look to make amends for the FA Cup defeat to Leicester City when they face Middlesbrough on Matchday 27. The Lions are eyeing their fourth consecutive league win, but beating the Boro is easier said than done. Ryan Leonard limped off with injury in the FA Cup defeat, with Ryan Longman likely to step up. George Saville misses out through suspension, while both Wes Harding and Casper de Norre are sidelined with injuries.
Michael Carrick’s troops, on the other hand, did well to shock Chelsea in the EFL Cup semis, but the bad news for the former Man Utd midfielder is that both Latte Lath and Bangura limped off with injuries in the first half. The likes of Joshua Coburn and Matt Clarke should replace the duo in the starting XI, while goalkeeper Seny Dieng is on international duty with Senegal. Anyhow, the share of spoils is on the cards in London as Millwall are tough to beat at home.
Highlighted Player (Paddy McNair):
Following in the footsteps of his compatriot Jonny Evans, Paddy McNair joined the Manchester United academy in 2011 and he was surprisingly handed first team debut by Louis van Gaal at the start of the 2014/2015 season.
Despite his fragile age, the talented central defender has been putting in some very mature performances ever since, and everything suggests he could go on to become an important player at Old Trafford in years to come. After representing a number of youth sides, McNair made his first appearance for the Northern Ireland senior national team in a March 2015 friendly vs Scotland, before making another three outings as his side secured their place at the Euro 2016 finals.
Northern Ireland coach Michael O’Neill surprisingly played McNair in holding midfield in the March 2016 friendly vs Wales. After the youngster impressed in the middle of the park, O’Neill went on to suggest that the Manchester United starlet may be used in midfield rather than defence in years to come in the national team.
Highlighted Team (Millwall):
Based in Bermonsdey, South East London, Millwall are a football club whose supporters have often been associated with hooliganism. West Ham United are considered the club’s biggest rivals and there have always been fireworks in clashes between the two teams.
The Lions share rivalry with Charlton as well and the two teams first met back in 1921. The Den is Milwall’s home ground at the capacity of the stadium, which was opened in 1993, is 20.146.
The capital club did well to make it to the 2003/2004 FA Cup final, but Premier League giants Manchester United proved to be a big catch for the Lions. The Red Devils won the game 3-0, but despite suffering the heavy loss in the title game, Milwall booked their place in the UEFA Cup. However, Ferencvaros of Hungary proved to be a big catch for the English outfit in the two-legged tie.
Australia international Tim Cahill is considered one of the most notable footballers who whore Millwall shirt (1998-2004).
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