Sheffield United vs Millwall Predictions

Sheffield United v Millwall predictions ahead of this Championship clash. Sheffield United host Millwall on Saturday, 23 August in the Championship, holding a stronger 87.46% win rate advantage compared to Millwall’s 56.64%. Read on for our match preview and free betting tips.

Championship | Aug 23 2025 at 3:00 pm UK at Bramall Lane

Sheffield United vs Millwall Predictions

Can Sheffield United Finally Kickstart Their Season Against Millwall?

• Sheffield United’s struggles at the back
  • The Blades have shipped six goals across their opening two league matches, with both Bristol City and Swansea carving through their backline far too easily.
• Millwall’s habit of scoring at Bramall Lane
  • The Lions have found the net in 11 of their last 13 trips to Sheffield United, underlining their knack for breaching this particular defence.
• Low-scoring history in this fixture
  • Seven of the last nine meetings between these clubs have produced under three goals, though current form suggests more open football this time.

Best Bet for Sheffield United vs Millwall

The Championship never waits for anyone, and Sheffield United are learning that the hard way. Their return to second-tier life has been messy so far: a thumping 4-1 defeat to Bristol City on the opening weekend, followed by a meek EFL Cup exit at Birmingham, and most recently, another limp loss away to Swansea. New head coach Rubén Sellés has barely had time to unpack his philosophy, but the Bramall Lane crowd will not tolerate too many stumbles. With midfield injuries mounting and only two recognised senior centre-backs available, it feels like the Blades are walking into battle half-armed. Yet, with Gustavo Hamer’s creativity and Tyrese Campbell’s pace in attack, they do at least have some weapons to swing at the Lions.

Millwall arrive in South Yorkshire in a much more upbeat frame of mind. Alex Neil’s side opened their campaign with a sharp 2-1 win over Norwich before edging Newport County in the EFL Cup, and even in defeat to Middlesbrough, they showed resilience. The summer signings look like smart business too: Josh Coburn has already looked worth the £5 million paid, while Massimo Luongo and Alfie Doughty add graft and energy. With Steven Benda on loan between the sticks and Max Crocombe providing depth, they suddenly look organised and balanced — qualities Sheffield United are sorely lacking at the moment.

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Best Bet for Sheffield United vs Millwall

At BettingTips4You we don’t believe in bombarding you with a shopping list of bets. One game, one pick. That’s it. For this match, the Best Bet is Both Teams to Score. Among all the possibilities, this feels like the clearest path.

Why? Let’s start with the Blades. Defensive fragility is staring them in the face. Sellés has already spoken about the vulnerability in transitions, and you could see it at Swansea where gaps opened up repeatedly. Even with Djibril Soumaré trying to plug midfield holes, the lack of experience behind him makes mistakes inevitable. On the flip side, Campbell and Hamer give them real spark, and Bramall Lane usually drags them into scoring positions whether they deserve it or not.

Then look at Millwall. Coburn has slotted straight in and is leading the line with confidence. Add Mihailo Ivanovic’s direct running, and suddenly Neil has a forward pairing capable of unsettling any Championship defence. Their tactical blueprint — compact shape, fast transitions — is exactly the sort of system that causes problems for sides like Sheffield United who are still unsure of themselves. Millwall’s record at this ground speaks volumes too: they’ve scored on 11 of their last 13 visits.

Put those pieces together, and both nets bulging feels almost inevitable. It’s not just about form; it’s about the match-up. Sheffield United cannot keep clean sheets right now, and Millwall tend to grab a goal wherever they go. But equally, the Blades are far too urgent, desperate even, to simply sit back and defend. They will go for it, which means their own goal tally should rise.

As BettingTips4You.com expert Steve Harrington summed up:

“Sheffield United are too brittle to trust defensively, but their attack will not stay quiet at Bramall Lane. Both sides scoring looks as safe as it gets here.”

A likely correct score? 2-2 feels spot on. The Blades will throw everything forward to break their run, and Millwall will happily hit them back. Neither side looks equipped to dominate, but plenty of action is guaranteed.

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