Sutton United vs Millwall predictions for this friendly pre-season clash. The Lions are testing their fitness against a League Two outfit on Tuesday night. Read on for all our free betting tips and predictions.
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Sutton United vs Millwall Predictions
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Pre-Season Showdown: Championship Aspirants Millwall Tussle With League Two’s Sutton United
Key Stats
– Millwall narrowly missed out on a Championship playoff spot by just one point last season.
– Sutton United scored an average of 1 goal per game last season, while Millwall averaged 1.2 goals per game.
In an enthralling warm-up before the kick-off of their respective campaigns, the Championship side Millwall and the League Two contender Sutton United, lock horns this Tuesday night. Millwall aim to put their best foot forward in their season opener against Middlesbrough on August 5th, while Sutton’s first match of their League Two campaign will see them face off against Notts County on the same day.
Sutton United’s Stint in League Two
Sutton United, led by Matt Gray, have proved their mettle by marking their third consecutive season in League Two, finishing 14th last term. Their commendable performance last season placed them a comfortable 15 points away from the relegation zone, setting the stage for the 2023-24 opener against Notts County. Their pre-season games have got off to a positive start, demonstrated by their victories over Havant & Waterlooville (3-2) and Reading (2-0). Four more friendlies, including the one against Millwall, await Sutton before the serious games commence.
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This summer has seen Sutton introduce several new faces to their squad including Ryan Jackson, Craig Clay, Harry Smith, Steve Arnold, Omar Sowunmi, Christian N’Guessan, and Josh Coley, along with several departures. The restructured team’s performance is highly anticipated, with the potential to challenge for a playoff position in League Two.
Millwall’s Championship Ambitions
On the other hand, Millwall’s near-miss in securing a Championship playoff spot last season still echoes in their performance. They ended up eighth, a mere point behind Sunderland, which was the sixth-placed team. Under the guidance of Gary Rowett, the Lions are ready to roar again in the second tier of English football during the 2023-24 campaign. Their pre-season has been marked by a 2-0 victory against Gillingham, and further friendlies are scheduled against Charlton Athletic and Fortuna Sittard.
Adding to their strength are the new signings of Kevin Nisbet from Hibernian and Joe Bryan from Fulham on a free transfer. Rowett’s team is expected to remain active during the summer market to craft a squad capable of challenging for a playoff position again.
The Team Formations and Possible Lineups
The upcoming match between Millwall and Sutton United is expected to feature some trialists from Sutton United, with Harry Beautyman, Rob Milsom, Craig Eastmond, and Lee Angol likely making the first XI. Millwall, under Rowett, will probably field two different XIs just as they did against Gillingham. New signings Nisbet and Bryan, along with Duncan Watmore, are expected to hold onto their starting spots.
The Predictive Approach
Prediction 1: The Match Outcome (Win-Draw-Away)
Given the data at hand and Sutton’s pre-season form, they could pose a significant challenge. However, considering Millwall’s excellent performance in the Championship last season and their overall team strength, they’re expected to win this contest. The Lions are known to be a resilient side, and their competitive experience in the Championship might give them an edge.
Prediction 2: Correct Score
Based on the data from the previous season, Sutton United have demonstrated a solid defence but also conceded a considerable number of goals. On the contrary, Millwall have shown a fairly balanced score sheet. Hence, predicting a correct score becomes challenging. However, given the pre-season form and the squads’ quality, a 2-1 victory in favour of Millwall could be a reasonable prediction.
Prediction 3: Goalscorer Prediction
Kevin Nisbet, Millwall’s latest signing, shows great potential to score in the game, considering his reputation at Hibernian. For Sutton United, Harry Smith might be the one to watch out for. After coming on as a half-time substitute against Reading, he might make his way into the starting XI and could be the one to score for Sutton.
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