FootyMAD's Millwall match preview

Last updated : 05 November 2007 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Millwall v Swansea City fixture

Swansea City face a trip to Millwall at The Den on Tuesday evening, needing to turn around their fortunes at the ground. The Swans will be hoping to improve upon a record which has seen them lose 12 and win only 5 of the 21 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was less than a year ago, in March 2007, with Millwall running out comfortable 2 - 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:
2007/2008Tue 04 SepSwansea City3 - 2MillwallASSM
2006/2007Sat 31 MarMillwall2 - 0Swansea CityLGE1
2006/2007Sun 22 OctSwansea City2 - 0MillwallLGE1
2000/2001Sun 11 FebSwansea City0 - 0MillwallLGE1
2000/2001Sat 09 SepMillwall1 - 0Swansea CityLGE1
1999/2000Tue 24 AugMillwall1 - 1Swansea CityLGEC
1999/2000Wed 11 AugSwansea City2 - 0MillwallLGEC

Recent respective form guides

Millwall's home form is poor, winning just 2 of the last six, and losing the other 4. The The Lions's have scored 7 goals in these games, but conceded an alarming 8.

The away form of Swansea City however, is much more impressive, with a marvellous return of five wins and one defeat from the last six. Those games have seen the Swans pummel 16 goals, and let in 6.

Millwall are stuck down in the relegation zone of Coca-Cola League One with a return of just 12 points from their 14 games thus far. Swansea City's total of 24 points from their 13 games sees them sitting in the playoff places in Coca-Cola League One.

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

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Millwall62137117
Swansea City651016416

FootyMad's prediction ...

Swansea City are in great form out on the road, so much so that the Madmen confidently predict a comfortable three points from their visit to Millwall. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Millwall 9 games since last home draw.
Latest 2 games ended in defeat.
Not won in the 2 most recent games.
Swansea City 3 successive away victories.
9 games since last away draw.
8 games since last defeat.