Sunday morning entertainment at the Kenny
Two sides in the enormous play-off chasing pack in the Championship meet at Kenilworth Road on Sunday morning, unusually on the same day as the World Cup final.
That state of affairs may increase the eyes on the fixtures, with the Hatters taking on the Lions whetting the appetites of football supporters ahead of the biggest game on the international stage.
The Hatters are narrow favourites for the encounter, with Millwall picking up just one point from two outings since the World Cup break, ahead of Rob Edwards’ first home game as Luton Town manager.
Background
Sonny Bradley, Reece Burke, James Shea, Henri Lansbury, Fred Onyedinma and Dan Potts are all out injured for the hosts, Cauley Woodrow remains a doubt and Amari’i Bell is suspended.
The Hatters stood firm but ultimately fell to a 2-1 defeat late on at Middlesbrough in their last outing, but there were plenty of positives for supporters to make ahead of hosting the Lions.
Benik Afobe, Callum Styles and Ryan Leonard remain on the treatment table for the visitors, but are not far away from returning to the first team shake-up.
Millwall have been much improved in the final third this season, despite losing talismanic forward Jed Wallace in the summer, which speaks to the incredible job that Gary Rowett continues to do in South London.
Zian Flemming is one to watch, the shoot on sight Dutch attacking midfielder arrived from Fortuna Sittard for big money, compared to what the Lions typically spend, in the summer and is becoming one of the most entertaining players in the second tier.
The Lions had the better of the game in drawing 1-1 with lowly Wigan Athletic last time out, and will be aiming to bounce back against a direct rival in the play-off chasing pack.
Goals?
I am happy to take a goals angle heading into this fixture, mainly in showing some faith in both attacking contingents compared to the defensive that will be looking to deny them.
The Hatters’ injuries may make Millwall’s bid to take something back to South Bermondsey easier.
Luton have scored in six of ten.
Luton have conceded in six of ten.
Luton have seen both teams score in four of ten.
Luton have seen over 2.5 goals in three of ten.
Millwall have scored in six of ten.
Millwall have conceded in six of ten.
Millwall have seen both teams score in four of ten.
Millwall have seen over 2.5 goals in five of ten.
Post bet chat Marcus's Tips:
Postponed.