Prediction for match Millwall — Sheffield United, 31.01.2026

Match Analysis: Millwall vs Sheffield United

On January 31st, in the English Championship, Millwall will face Sheffield United. The 1X2 odds are distributed as follows: Millwall to win is at 2.46, Sheffield United at 2.83, and a draw is priced at 3.20. The probability percentages for the outcomes are: Millwall - 37.91%, draw - 29.14%, Sheffield United - 32.95%. There is no clear favorite in this matchup, but Millwall has a slightly higher chance of winning. The over/under options are quite balanced, with the line for over 2.5 goals at 1.92 and under 2.5 at 1.85, indicating high expectations for scoring. Both teams to score: yes is at 1.69, no at 2.05. The line for over 2.25 goals is at 1.67. For individual team totals, Millwall over 1 goal is at 1.55, and Sheffield United over 1 goal is at 1.69. The double chance option X2 (draw or Sheffield United win) is at 1.51.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last five matches, Millwall has been in good form, winning three times: on January 24th Millwall defeated Charlton Athletic 4-0, on January 17th they beat Watford 2-0, and on January 4th they won against Swansea City 2-1. They also had losses: on January 20th Coventry beat Millwall 2-1 and on January 10th Burnley defeated them 5-1. Sheffield United has shown a variety of results in the same period: on January 24th they won against Ipswich Town 3-1, lost to Southampton 1-0 on January 21st, and were defeated by Charlton Athletic 1-0 on January 17th. Earlier in the month, they had high-scoring matches: on January 11th they lost to Mansfield Town 4-3 and on January 1st they won against Leicester 3-1. On average over the five matches, Millwall has 43.4% possession, receives 1.8 yellow cards, commits 12.8 fouls, and is caught offside 3.2 times per game. Sheffield United has higher possession at 53%, with 1.4 yellow cards, 10.8 fouls, and 1.2 offsides. In their last head-to-head on August 23, 2025, Sheffield United lost to Millwall 0-1.

How Many Goals Can We Expect?

The goal profile for both teams over the last five matches suggests high scoring: Millwall averages 3.6 total goals per match, while Sheffield United averages 3.4. Millwall scores 2 goals per game and concedes 1.6, while Sheffield United scores 1.8 and also concedes 1.6. Millwall has played over 2.5 goals in 4 out of 5 matches, and Sheffield United in 3 out of 5. In terms of halves, Millwall's second half is more productive: 4 out of 5 matches have seen over 1.5 goals, while Sheffield United has 3 out of 5. In the first half, both teams have recorded 2 out of 5 matches with over 1.5 goals. Millwall most frequently scores between the 76th and 90th minutes (50%), and concedes in the same interval 40% of the time. Sheffield United's most frequent scoring intervals are the 31st-45th and 61st-75th minutes (27% each), and they concede most often between the 46th and 60th minutes (50%). Overall, both teams regularly participate in high-scoring matches, as confirmed by the over totals and average figures. Against this background, a bet on over 2.5 goals at 1.92 seems logical, considering the consistent scoring and supportive dynamics by halves.

Corners: Numbers and Possible Bets

Millwall averages 5.8 corners per match, while Sheffield United averages 7. In the last five matches, Millwall has only seen 1 out of 5 matches go over 9.5 corners, while Sheffield United has seen 4 out of 5. Among the corner total odds, the pair stands out: over 12.5 corners is at 2.84, under 12.5 at 1.34; however, the total closest to the average sum (12.8) is 12.5. There is also an option for over 9.5 corners at 1.74, under 9.5 at 1.98. For corner outcome odds, they are equal: Millwall to win is at 2.12, Sheffield United at 2.12, draw at 7.22. Given Sheffield United's high crossing activity and overall scoring, a bet on over 9.5 corners seems justified. It's important to note that Sheffield United consistently exceeds 7 corners per game, and Millwall also shows a high pace in this regard.