FootyMAD's Millwall match preview

Last updated : 11 December 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Millwall v Walsall fixture

Walsall face a trip to Millwall at The Den on Saturday afternoon, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Saddlers will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them lose 23 and win only 8 of the 37 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in April 2009, with Millwall running out comfortable 3 - 1 winners in a League One match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sat 04 AprMillwall3 - 1WalsallLGE1
2008/2009Sat 13 DecWalsall1 - 2MillwallLGE1
2007/2008Tue 15 JanMillwall2 - 1WalsallFAC
2007/2008Sat 05 JanWalsall0 - 0MillwallFAC
2007/2008Sat 22 DecWalsall3 - 0MillwallLGE1
2007/2008Sat 15 SepMillwall1 - 2WalsallLGE1
2003/2004Sat 27 MarWalsall1 - 1MillwallCHMP

Recent respective form guides

Millwall have an excellent home record, winning five and losing just one of the last six games. These high-scoring games have yielded a total of 16 goals for the The Lions, with 7 goals against.

The Saddlers have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The Saddlers's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 9 goals for and 7 against.

Millwall's 29 points from 20 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 10th position. Walsall lie just outside the playoff positions in the Coca-Cola League One, picking up 30 from their 20 games so far.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Millwall61327116
Walsall631210610

FootyMad's prediction ...

Walsall are not doing too bad on their travels, and I think they should continue by carving out a narrow victory at Millwall. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Millwall 7 games since last home draw.
Walsall Last drawn game 5 outings ago.