FootyMAD's Millwall match preview

Last updated : 20 February 2009 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Millwall v Brighton & Hove Albion fixture

Brighton & HA face a trip to Millwall at The Den on Saturday afternoon, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Seagulls will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them ending up on the losing side in more than half of the games played between the two.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in December 2007, with Millwall running out comfortable 3 - 0 winners in a League One match.

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

Recent encounters between the teams:
2008/2009Sat 01 NovBrighton & HA4 - 1MillwallLGE1
2007/2008Wed 26 DecMillwall3 - 0Brighton & HALGE1
2007/2008Fri 07 SepBrighton & HA3 - 0MillwallLGE1
2006/2007Sat 13 JanBrighton & HA0 - 1MillwallLGE1
2006/2007Tue 28 NovMillwall1 - 1Brighton & HAASSM
2006/2007Sat 09 SepMillwall0 - 1Brighton & HALGE1
2005/2006Sat 01 AprMillwall0 - 2Brighton & HACHMP

Recent respective form guides

Millwall losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. A generous 6 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Brighton & HA have an average recent record on the road, losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. The Seagulls's have a narrow positive goal difference over these games, with 5 goals for and 4 against.

Millwall's total of 52 points from their 29 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola League One. Brighton & HA are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola League One with a return of just 28 points from their 29 games thus far.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Millwall6123695
Brighton & HA61327106

FootyMad's prediction ...

Brighton & HA have an average recent record on the road, and this could be the reason why Millwall may poach a narrow victory, according to the Madmen. Home win

Sequence statistics:
Millwall Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Drawn each of their last 2 games.
Not won in the 4 most recent games.
Brighton & HA Previous 3 away games have finished all-square.
Not won in previous 3 away matches.
No win in the 3 most recent games.