Our prediction for this Championship match:
Millwall will be aiming to stay in the playoffs race when they take on relegation strugglers Peterborough at the Den on Matchday 45. The Lions are three points behind top six, and they have no other choice but to go all guns blazing at the Posh. Both Scott Malone and Jed Wallace have been struggling with injuries of late, speaking of the home team.
Peterborough United, on the other hand, suffered a 1-0 loss to Nottingham Forest at the weekend, with the Reds ruining their survival hopes. Since the Posh have nothing to play for in Saturday’s match, we believe that there is a big value in betting on the capital club. In the first half of the season Peterborough defeated Millwall 2-1, meaning that the hosts are hungry for revenge. All Ward, Benda, Norburn, and Butler should miss out with injuries for the visiting side.
Highlighted Player (Shaun Hutchinson):
Shaun Hutchinson is a professional footballer who plays for Milwall as a centre-back. Born in Newcastle upon Tyne (England) on November 23, 1990, he began his youth career at Wallsend Boys Club. In 2007 he moved to Motherwell and he made his first-team debut for the Scottish club on May 16, 2009 against Hamilton Academical.
After making 121 appearances in the league for Motherwell, Shaun Hutchinson returned to England in 2014, signing a deal with Championship club Fulham. Hutchinson played no more than 30 games for the Cottagers before joining fellow capital club Millwall on June 21, 2016.
He made his debut for the Lions against Peterborough United on August 16, 2016 and he has been playing for the club ever since. Shaun Hutchinson’s main position is centre-back, but he is capable of playing as a defensive midfielder as well. The Millwall defender has a contract with the club which expires on June 30, 2018 and it has to be noted that his preferred foot is left.
Highlighted Team (Peterborough):
Founded in 1934, Peterborough United are a professional club that competes in the League One. The Posh play their home games at London Road Stadium, the venue with the capacity of 15,314. Peterborough’s home colour is blue, whilst the colour of their away kit is blue. The Posh have the third kit as well where yellow and black are the dominant colours.
Peterborough United’s biggest success came in the 1964/1965 when the club booked their place in the FA Cup quarter-finals. Chelsea, though, proved to be a big catch for the Posh, beating them 5-1 in London. It has to be noted that Peterborough United made it to the Football League Cup semis in the 1965/1966 season, with the team losing to WBA in the two-legged tie.
The likes of Cambridge United and Northampton Town are considered the club’s main rivals. The Posh have built a rivalry with Huddersfield Town, with fans seeing MK Dons as rivals as well.