FM Preview: Millwall v Brighton & Hove Albion 18 Oct 2011

Last updated : 17 October 2011 By Footymad Previewer

Footymad preview History of the Millwall v Brighton & Hove Albion fixture

Brighton & Hove Albion pack their bags to visit Millwall at The Den on Tuesday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 45 games played, Seagulls have recorded 12 wins, and Millwall have come away with 22 victories.

The previous match played between the two at The Den was within the last three years, in August 2009, where the two sides shared the spoils courtesy of a 1 - 1 final scoreline in a League One match.

Recent encounters between the teams

Season Date Team Result Team Comp
2009/2010 Sat 30 Jan Brighton & HA 0 - 1 Millwall League One
2009/2010 Fri 28 Aug Millwall 1 - 1 Brighton & HA League One
2008/2009 Sat 21 Feb Millwall 0 - 1 Brighton & HA League One
2008/2009 Sat 01 Nov Brighton & HA 4 - 1 Millwall League One
2007/2008 Wed 26 Dec Millwall 3 - 0 Brighton & HA League One
2007/2008 Fri 07 Sep Brighton & HA 3 - 0 Millwall League One
2006/2007 Sat 13 Jan Brighton & HA 0 - 1 Millwall League One

For a detailed analysis of the complete head-to-head record between the two sides, click here

Recent respective form guides

Millwall have collected 2 wins and 3 draws from their last six home matches. These games have seen the Lions score just 6 goals, though they have conceded 3.

The Seagulls have had a decent run of form away from home recently, coming away with three points on 3 occasions, but drawing 1 and losing 2. The Seagulls's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 7 goals for and 6 against.

Millwall are hovering perilously just above the relegation zone, with 8 points from 11 matches.

Brighton & Hove Albion's total of 18 points from their 11 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in npower Championship.

Current overall team form

Team P W D L F A P
Millwall 6 0 2 4 2 12 2
Brighton & Hove Albion 6 0 2 4 6 12 2

For a detailed analysis of current team form guides in this or any division, click here

FootyMad's prediction ...

Nothing appears to be going right for the Seagulls out on the road recently, yet the Madmen can see a turn around in fortunes as they battle to a victory in a closely fought contest at Millwall. Away win

Sequence statistics

Team Sequences
Millwall Failed to win in previous 3 home matches.
Not won in the 8 most recent games.
Brighton & Hove Albion Lost each of the previous 2 away matches.
Not won in previous 2 away matches.
No win in the 6 most recent games.

For a detailed analysis of current team sequences throughout the leagues, click here