Middlesbrough v Millwall

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Middlesbrough were dealt a heavy 3-1 loss away from home at Leeds United in midweek in the Championship at Elland Road but Boro now return to their Riverside Stadium for Saturday afternoon's clash against Millwall looking to bounce back with all three points.

Millwall have recently slipped to back-to-back defeats in the English second tier, both by 1-0 scorelines on home soil at The Den, so perhaps the London club will be happy to hit the road this weekend when they make their way up to the north-east to take on Middlesbrough.

Despite suffering recent losses at the hands of fellow high-flyers Blackburn Rovers and Leeds United, Middlesbrough have also picked up four important wins within their last seven games overall in the Championship which has kept them in the frame for a possible play-off spot come May.

Victories gained over the likes of QPR, Luton Town, Oxford United and Hull City respectively will give Michael Carrick's side plenty of confidence for this upcoming encounter at home against Millwall on Saturday, along with the fact that Boro have slipped to just three defeats in their 10 home games so far this season, whilst collecting five wins in the process.

Millwall manager, Neil Harris, was receiving the plaudits for guiding his side to a solid looking nine-match unbeaten sequence in the Championship in recent times as The Lions had picked up five wins along with points gained by way of five draws as well.

However, all good unbeaten runs eventually come to an end and Millwall are no exception in this regard as the London visitors will make their way up to the Riverside Stadium on Saturday afternoon having suffered recent back-to-back defeats.

Losses to Coventry City and Sheffield United, both by 1-0 scorelines and both on home soil at The Den won't have done Millwall's confidence any favours and although they had registered four wins in previous weeks, it should be noted that three of these four wins were recorded at The Den.

Goals are unlikely to feature on a prominent basis this Saturday afternoon either as each of Millwall's last 12 games overall in the Championship have resulted in Under 2.5 goals being scored as well.

Results away from home have been fairly indifferent as well where Millwall have been concerned as The Lions have managed to capture just one win from their last eight outings on the road in the English second tier which also includes being handed defeats away from home at Bristol City and Cardiff City.

Middlesbrough v Millwall Verdict

Middlesbrough have won two of the last three meetings against Millwall and with home advantage, Boro look the more likely to earn the spoils in this fixture.

Therefore, our main bet will be Middlesbrough win @ 1.70

Other side bets worth considering:

Middlesbrough win & Under 2.5 goals @ 3.60

Correct Score: Middlesbrough 1-0 @ 6.00