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Blackburn Rovers vs Millwall Predictions, Picks & Odds – 12/09/2026
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Blackburn Rovers find themselves in deep trouble at Ewood Park, sitting 18th in the Championship with just 0.83 points per match. Their recent run makes for grim reading: one solitary win in their last five outings, with three consecutive home defeats eroding confidence. An attacking crisis caused by a raft of forward injuries could force winger Jayden Fevrier into an emergency striker role, underlining the severity of their predicament.
Millwall arrive in Lancashire in far healthier shape, occupying 8th place and firmly in the promotion conversation. Three wins from their last five league fixtures, including a thumping 4-0 demolition of Bolton, demonstrate their attacking potency, though a narrow EFL Cup exit to Newcastle on Tuesday offered a reminder of their limitations. Jenson Metcalfe is available after his red card was overturned, while Mark Sykes could return from concussion protocol to bolster the squad.
Blackburn's attacking crisis is the defining factor here. With multiple forwards sidelined and a winger being repurposed as an emergency striker, the hosts lack the firepower to trouble a well-organised Millwall side. Three consecutive home defeats underline the severity of the problem, and the draw at 3.50 represents genuine value given the visitors' credentials.
Millwall sit 8th with three wins from their last five league outings, including a commanding four-nil demolition of Bolton. Jenson Metcalfe's availability following his overturned red card strengthens Neil Harris's options, while Mark Sykes could also return from concussion protocol. Their points-per-match average of 1.80 dwarfs Blackburn's 0.83, making the away win at 2.40 a credible selection.
Historical form at Ewood Park favours the hosts, who are unbeaten in their last ten home meetings with Millwall. That record, however, belongs to a different era of Blackburn confidence. The current five-match winless run and depleted squad make a repeat unlikely. Backing the double chance covering a draw or Millwall victory offers the strongest angle in this fixture. Odds correct at time of publication.
Trends to Know about Blackburn Rovers vs Millwall
- Blackburn winless in last five matches
- Millwall boast three wins from five
- Rovers lost three consecutive home fixtures
Form & Statistics: Blackburn Rovers vs Millwall
Blackburn Rovers
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Lineups: Blackburn Rovers vs Millwall
Blackburn Rovers
Starters
- 1 Aynsley Pears
- 2 Ryan Alebiosu
- 3 Tom Atcheson
- 4 Sean McLoughlin
- 5 Yuri Ribeiro
- 6 Kristi Montgomery
- 7 Sam Morsy
- 8 Ryoya Morishita
- 9 Todd Cantwell
- 10 Oladapo Afolayan
- 11 Jayden Fevrier
Bench
- Moussa Baradji
Absent
- Hayden Carter (injury)
- John Fleck (injury)
- Lewis Miller (injury)
- Scott Wharton (injury)
- Augustus Kargbo (injury)
- Mathias Jørgensen (hamstring injury, long-term absence)
- Yuki Ohashi (hamstring injury, long-term absence)
Millwall
Starters
- 1 Max Crocombe
- 2 Jordi Osei-Tutu
- 3 Caleb Taylor
- 4 Jake Cooper
- 5 Zak Sturge
- 6 Derek Mazou-Sacko
- 7 Jenson Metcalfe
- 8 Romain Esse
- 9 Taïryk Arconte
- 10 Camiel Neghli
- 11 Lyndon Dykes
Bench
- Filip Marschall
- Daniel Kelly
- Mark Sykes
Absent
- Tristan Crama (injury)
- Casper De Norre (muscle injury)
- Josh Coburn (muscle/foot/ankle/heel injury)
- Alfie Doughty (ankle/hamstring injury)
- Mathis Servais (hamstring injury)
- Mihailo Ivanović (hamstring injury, long-term)
- Massimo Luongo (muscle/cruciate ligament injury)
- Lukas Jensen (Achilles tendon injury)
- Luke Cundle (injury)
- Ryan Leonard (hamstring injury, long-term)
Medium confidence
A mirror-image 4-2-3-1 versus 4-2-3-1 sets up a fascinating midfield contest at Ewood Park, with Sam Morsy and Kristi Montgomery tasked with controlling the tempo for Blackburn against the visiting pair of Derek Mazou-Sacko and Jenson Metcalfe, who will look to press high and disrupt the home side's rhythm.
Blackburn's attacking shape will lean heavily on Todd Cantwell to link play between the lines, whilst Millwall's Lyndon Dykes offers a physical focal point up front. Both probable XIs carry reasonable confidence across multiple credible sources, so the tactical blueprint looks settled ahead of Saturday's kickoff.
Blackburn Rovers vs Millwall: Head-to-Head
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What time is Blackburn Rovers vs Millwall?
Blackburn Rovers host Millwall at Ewood Park on 12 September 2026, with kickoff set for 15:00 BST.
Where is Blackburn Rovers vs Millwall being played?
This fixture takes place at Ewood Park, the home ground of Blackburn Rovers in Lancashire.
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