Millwall vs Barnsley betting tips: Championship preview, predictions & odds

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Millwall to win to nil (13/8)

Millwall had kept four clean sheets in a row before their 1-0 defeat at home to Swansea.

The Lions will be hoping to return to winning ways on Saturday against a struggling Barnsley side.

The visitors have lost 8 of their last 9 away matches.

Benik Afobe to score anytime (13/8)

Three weeks ago he netted a brace against Huddersfield at the Den.

Millwall v Huddersfield Town – Sky Bet Championship – The Den Millwall’s Benik Afobe celebrates scoring their side’s second goal of the game during the Sky Bet Championship match at The Den, London. Picture date: Wednesday March 16, 2022. (Photo by Kieran Cleeves/PA Images via Getty Images)

Match preview: Millwall vs Barnsley betting tips

Millwall suffered another defeat on Tuesday which dents their playoff hopes.

The Lions have now lost two of their last three matches.

Gary Rowett’s side were beaten at home by Swansea.

The defeat leaves Millwall 10th and six points off the top six.

Millwall v Portsmouth – Carabao Cup First Round LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 10: Gary Rowett, manager of Millwall looks on prior to the Carabao Cup First Round match between Millwall and Portsmouth at The Den on August 10, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Jacques Feeney/Getty Images)

Barnsley draw with Reading

Barnsley were held to a 1-1 draw with Reading in a blow to their survival hopes.

The Royals are the only side who could realistically replace them in the bottom three.

The Tykes needed to win but they missed the chance to eat into Reading’s lead over them.

Paul Ince’s side netted an equaliser with 8 minutes remaining and along with another win during midweek, they are now 8 points clear of Barnsley.

Barnsley v Middlesbrough – Sky Bet Championship BARNSLEY, ENGLAND – APRIL 10: Daryl Dike of Barnsley FC celebrates with teammates after scoring their team’s second goal during the Sky Bet Championship match between Barnsley and Middlesbrough at Oakwell Stadium on April 10, 2021 in Barnsley, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

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