Championship Clash: Millwall vs. Ipswich Town - Tactical Analysis and Key Player Showdown in the English Championship

Millwall's recent form shows three wins, one draw, and two losses in their last six matches. At home, they've secured two wins and suffered one defeat, scoring nine goals and conceding six, indicating a competitive edge on their home turf. Centre-back Shaun Cooper averages 6.4 clearances per game and boasts an 81% success rate in aerial duels, forming a solid defensive partnership with Jack Cooper, which has resulted in two clean sheets. They primarily utilise a 4-2-3-1 formation, with midfielder George Evans averaging 2.9 key passes and 3.1 tackles per game, offering both defensive solidity and offensive contribution. Their attack relies on wing play and aerial crosses, with a 37% success rate from the left wing and an average of 12.3 successful aerial duels per game. Striker Tom Bradshaw has scored four goals in his last five appearances, but the team's passing success rate in the midfield is an area of concern. Ipswich Town's form is impressive, with four wins, one draw, and one loss in their last six games. Their away record includes two wins, one draw, and one loss, with 12 goals scored and six conceded. Key player Conor Chaplin averages 3.2 key passes per game and has contributed four goals and three assists in his last five matches, with a 57% shooting accuracy. Midfielder Sam Morsy averages 90 passes per game with a 92% success rate and 3.0 key passes, acting as the tempo setter for their attacks. The team maintains 60% possession on average, with 61% of their attacks coming from the flanks. They have a 39% success rate from crosses on the right wing and average 16.2 shots per game. Defensively, they are reasonably efficient, although they will be missing their key centre-back, George Edmundson, due to injury.