Competition: Championship
Market: Both teams to score
Odds: 10/11 @ Pribet
Two camps who are scrapping it out in the play-off chase, Millwall will welcome Birmingham to south London on Wednesday night.
Starting with the hosts, putting in a downbeat display over the weekend as they fell to a shock 3-1 loss at the hands of Portsmouth, Millwall will know the importance of claiming an immediate response here. Nevertheless, still opening the midweek fixtures sat in bronze medal position, Alex Neil’s men are in pole position to claim a famous play-off ticket in 2026. Despite receiving plenty of plaudits from across England’s second-tier this season, the former Norwich boss will know the importance of claiming some crucial defensive stability. Despite landing a 2-1 win away at a Sheffield Wednesday squad who sit rock-bottom of the Championship standings, Millwall have recorded just a trio of clean sheets from any of their previous nine appearances across all competitions. Likewise, watching their FA Cup adventure come to a thumping end on January 10th as they slumped to a 5-1 drumming against Premier League strugglers Burnley, Neil’s side have also seen four of their last five matchups in south London finish with both teams finding the net.
As for the visitors, while Birmingham might have suffered respective FA Cup heartbreak against Leeds earlier in the month, Chris Davies’ men certainly claimed an immediate response over the weekend. Landing an eye-catching 2-1 victory away at Norwich, the Blues have continued to shine since making their iconic Championship return this season. Opening the midweek fixtures sat within touching distance of skyrocketing their way into the play-off places, Wednesday’s guests have registered 10 points from their last four Championship showdowns. Likewise, Birmingham are unbeaten in all of their previous eight battles against second-tier opposition – a run that stems all the way back to New Year’s Day. Looking to make a heavyweight statement in the capital, Davies’ men will also be excited by their reverse meeting against Millwall. Storming their way to a thumping 4-0 romp back on November 4th, Birmingham will be dreaming of a repeat performance at St. Andrew’s.
Bet: Both teams to score at Millwall vs Birmingham City 10/11 for Wednesday’s Championship contest @ Pribet