Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the Championship match.
West Bromwich Albion are losing the form they built up at the start of the season. With a second consecutive defeat, now at home, are they set to slide back and aim for a playoff spot at best? Do they have anything to offer against Millwall going forward?
West Bromwich Albion
Striker Josh Maja is on the field, but his three-match goal streak was halted against Middlesbrough (0:1). The team's main issue in recent matches has been low accuracy. Against Sheffield Wednesday, despite scoring twice from three shots on target, they had a total of 12 attempts and could have been more precise. Facing Middlesbrough, they managed just one shot on target, although the stats showed 11 shots towards the opponents' goal and three big chances, with an xG exceeding that of their rivals (1.37 to 1.32). Their opponents needed only four and five shots on target respectively to claim victory.
Millwall
Millwall also tend to falter often. They hold the most significant xG over eight rounds (16.17) yet have scored only 12 goals. A larger underperformance is seen only with Luton Town and Middlesbrough, who remained inefficient even in their win against West Bromwich Albion. This wastefulness in front of goal led Millwall to become the first team defeated by long-suffering Cardiff City (0:1). It was the fourth time in 10 matches across all competitions this season that they failed to score.
West Bromwich Albion vs Millwall Prediction
Matches involving these teams often feature low scores. West Bromwich Albion have seen the total under 2.5 in four of their last seven games, while Millwall have recorded the same in five of seven. Moreover, their last three head-to-head encounters also ended with minimal scores (twice 0:0 and 1:1). Obviously, it’s better to bet on the total under.
