Derby and Millwall look well positioned in mid-table before squaring up against each other this coming Saturday. As such, both sides will be looking to add to their points tally without too much risk. Derby lie 18th in the table on 39 points from 35 games. 7 points ahead following the first 35 games Millwall find themselves in a great 11th place.
It has been a few rounds since Derby last taste of success in the Championship and they should expect no presents from upcoming opponents Millwall.
Derby County did not win the last 4 matches in a row;Derby County unbeaten the last 5 matches in a row at home;Derby County has won in the last 4 of 5 matches at home;Total goals was UNDER 3.5 in Derby County’s last 4 of 6 matches.
Total goals was UNDER 3.5 in Millwall’s last 4 of 6 matches;Millwall scored the last 8 matches in a row when playing away;Millwall scored in the last 6 of 8 matches;Millwall conceded in the last 6 of 8 matches.The form of both teams is one of the biggest things to consider before placing a bet on the upcoming game.
Derby will enter the match hoping to finally end their disappointing run of form in the league. In their last 3 matches Derby were outplayed by Cardiff in a 4-0 defeat, followed by a 1-0 defeat against Coventry. Their most recent match brought a 0-0 draw with Barnsley.
Millwall will enter the match hoping to finally end their disappointing run of form in the league. In their previous 3 matches Millwall lost 2-1 to Barnsley and went on to a 2-1 win against Preston. Their latest match served up a 2-0 defeat against Blackburn.
In a match between two seemingly equal sides, with both in equal shape, it looks like a game that could go either way. Thus, a draw could be the value pick.
The fixture history of the two teams delivers good insights that are worth considering before placing a bet on the upcoming game.
The last time the two sides faced off against each other Derby came away as 1-0 winners on the road at The Den back in December 2020 in the England – Championship Both sides have seemingly entered their latest matches in a cautious state of mind. 7 of their 10 most recent encounters saw at least one team managing a clean sheet. Derby go into their upcoming match against Millwall with a 3-3-4 record in recent meetings in the Championship.
Derby are 18th with 39 points after 35 matches. Millwall ranks as a commendable 11th in the table on 46 points.
Derby are favorites with the bookmakers to win their upcoming match. Betting on a home win will pay out at 2.63, as bookies predict Derby are in with a 38% chance of beating Millwall. If you wish to bet the draw, there are odds at 2.88 on offer, while an away win for Millwall pays out at 3.00. Derby won 5 of their last 10 home league games whereas Millwall lost 4 of their last 10 away league games.
The prices available with the bookmakers indicate the chance of both teams to score (BTTS) is as low as 48% in this match. This equals odds around 2.10, while going the other way and betting on both teams NOT to score pays out odds 1.65. The bookies estimate the chance of this outcome paying out lies at 61%. The last 10 home league games for Derby averaged 1.5 goals per game with BTTS paying out 3 of these last 10 matches.In the previous 10 away league games for Millwall the average total goals were 2.5 with 7 of these 10 matches seeing BTTS.
According to the bookmakers the chance of this match having over 2.5 goals is just 37%. Should you fancy a punt, there are odds around 2.70 available if you bet OVER 2.5 goals. Going the opposite direction and betting on under 2.5 goals pays out at odds 1.47. Derby’s last 10 home league matches saw an average of 1.5 goals a game. 1 of Derby’s last 10 home matches had over 2.5 goals.Millwall’s last 10 away league games averaged 2.5 goals per game. 4 of the last 10 away matches for Millwall went over 2.5 goals.
