Millwall vs Sheffield United Prediction: Harris’ last dance at The Den

Earlier this week it was announced that Millwall and boss Neil Harris will part ways at the weekend, following comments made by the head coach at the weekend, referring to the supporters as "thickos." He has two games left as Lions boss and his final home game at The Den comes against Sheffield United on Wednesday (19:45, Sky Sports+).

The Blades were held to a 2-2 draw with West Bromwich Albion last time out but have won six of their last eight games. Read on for my Millwall vs Sheffield United prediction, alongside the latest team news and match odds.

Millwall vs Sheffield United Odds

Millwall are 11/5 to claim their sixth home win of the season, which gives them a theoretical chance of 31.3%. Sheffield United are valued at 7/5 to pick up a fifth victory on the road, giving them an implied probability of 41.7%. The draw can be backed at 21/10 (32.3%), which the Blades have experienced four times already away from home.

Both teams to score is available at 1/1 and has struck in all three of the visitors' recent away games. Over 2.5 goals has landed in just three games at The Den this season in the league, and it is on offer at 6/4 on Wednesday.

Blades striker Tyrese Campbell has netted six goals this season in the league and is 5/2 to score anytime in this one. Millwall's Duncan Watmore has five for himself, and he is 3/1 to find the back of the net.

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Team News

Millwall are missing key defenders Jake Cooper and Shaun Hutchinson due to injuries, although Neil Harris will be able to call on Japhet Tanganga, who missed the Coventry City defeat through suspension, which will come as a huge boost for the Lions.

The former Tottenham Hotspur man is likely to join Murray Wallace in the heart of defence, allowing Ryan Leonard, who used to represent the Blades, to return to his usual right-back role.

Talented winger Romain Esse missed the Coventry contest at the weekend, and if his absence continues Femi Azeez, George Honeyman and Duncan Watmore should retain the attacking spots to support forward Macaulay Langstaff, while first-choice Josh Coburn is out of action through injury.

For Sheffield United, they are without the services of Oli Arblaster and Kieffer Moore due to injury, with the former out for a lengthy period of time. Chris Wilder welcomes back Harry Souttar and Anel Ahmedhodzic back from their respective suspensions and are expected to go straight back into the starting lineup.

This could see Alfie Gilchrist return to the right side of the back line, while Harrison Burrows will man the left. Sydie Peck and Vinicius Souza should keep their places in the engine room, while Tom Davies will be primed for another appearance from the bench.

In-form forward Campbell was forced off with an injury at the weekend and is a slight doubt to be involved here. If he does miss out, expect Rhian Brewster to be given a rare opportunity to lead the line, although Wilder could also turn to teenager Ryan One.

Once again, Gustavo Hamer, Callum O'Hare and Jesurun Rak-Sakyi are expected to hold the supporting attacking positions.

Draw @ 21/10

Millwall have been a tough nut to crack on home soil this season and they have only been beaten three times in 10 matches here. The third came at the weekend against Coventry and Harris made a note of the team being very different when key players are missing.

It may be his final home game but the Lions boss will be desperate to end his time at The Den positively, and I think we could see him collect an impressive point against the promotion-chasing Blades.

We've seen Millwall down a few of the big boys this season already at home. Leeds United and Burnley suffered 1-0 defeats, while Sunderland had to settle for a 1-1 draw. Millwall appear to be the team that has frustrated the promotion-chasing sides the most, and I can see the Blades becoming the final team to drop points to Harris' men.

They know that the Lions are going to make it horrible and will do everything they can to ensure Sheffield United can't get into a rhythm, which will impact their performance.

Unlike Leeds and Burnley, though, I can see the Blades coming away with something, and I feel like a draw could be a fair selection here. If Esse is out, on top of the key defensive injuries, Millwall are not as strong, as we saw from their defeat at the weekend.

The Blades have injuries of their own but still have a stronger squad, so they will feel like they can come away with something from the capital.

Both teams to score @ 1/1

Following on from this, I think covering both teams to score could be another sensible selection at The Den. We've seen it land four times already this season and there is no denying that the hosts are currently vulnerable at the back with Cooper and Hutchinson missing.

Esse missing out again would harm their attacking threat but I think those who are available will be able to use the hostility of The Den to breach Sheffield United's defence.

BTTS has been a winning selection in four of the Blades' away games so far, including each of their last three, so they have been finding it hard to keep a clean sheet on the road in recent weeks.

That's why I think goals at both ends is worth backing on Wednesday evening.

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