Leeds United is set to visit Millwall at The Den on Wednesday in a Championship match, as manager Daniel Farke looks to close the three-point gap to league leaders Sunderland. Following a dominant 3-0 victory over Plymouth Argyle on Saturday, where goals from Dan James, Brenden Aaronson, and Joel Piroe secured the win, Leeds aims to maintain their momentum.
Farke faces a challenging match against Millwall, known for their tough home environment. Millwall currently sits seventh in the league, just two points shy of the playoff spots, and recently achieved a surprising win against Burnley, marking their third consecutive 1-0 victory.
Leeds previously struggled to score on the road, managing only a 0-0 draw against Bristol City, but their attacking form has been strong in the Championship, bolstered by support from their fans as they look to secure three points in London.
Despite having one of the best defensive records in the league, Leeds will face a Millwall team that has built its recent success on defensive solidity, creating a compelling matchup between two strong defensive styles.
Farke aims to replicate last season’s success against Millwall, where Leeds emerged victorious, with Joel Piroe contributing significantly to that win.
**Recent Form:**
– **Millwall:** WWWDD
– **Leeds United:** WDWWD
**Head-to-Head (Last Five Matches):**
– Leeds United 2-0 Millwall (March 17, 2024)
– Millwall 0-3 Leeds United (September 17, 2023)
– Leeds United 3-2 Millwall (January 28, 2020)
– Millwall 2-1 Leeds United (October 5, 2019)
– Leeds United 3-2 Millwall (March 30, 2019)
**Team News:**
Daniel Farke will have Jayden Bogle back after serving his suspension, and Max Wober is expected to be available after returning to the squad last weekend. However, Ethan Ampadu and Ilia Gruev remain unavailable for selection.
Millwall will miss Joe Bryan due to a suspension and will also be without injured players Billy Mitchell, Tom Bradshaw, and Adam Mayor.
**Predicted Lineups:**
– **Millwall:** Jensen, Leonard, Cooper, Tangana, McNamara, Norre, Saville, Azeez, Honeyman, Esse, Ivanovic
– **Leeds United:** Meslier, Byram, Rodon, Struijk, Firpo, Tanaka, Rothwell, James, Aaronson, Gnonto, Piroe
**Where to Watch:**
The match will kick off at 7:45 PM GMT on November 6 and can be viewed on Sky Sports, Sky Go App, and NOW TV app.
**Prediction:**
Leeds United is favored to win 2-0 against Millwall. Despite Millwall’s recent clean sheets, Leeds’ in-form attack is expected to overcome the challenges posed by the home team, particularly in light of Farke’s desire to maintain pace with Sunderland in the promotion race. The atmosphere at The Den could complicate matters, but Leeds is anticipated to navigate this challenge successfully and secure the win.
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