Derby will take on Millwall in the Championship on Wednesday, 10 December, with the visitors looking for a win that could see them climb into the automatic promotion spots.
After 19 games played, Millwall find themselves in third in the division while Derby are plodding along in midtable.
As part of this week's round of Championship betting tips, check out our Derby vs Millwall prediction below.
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Derby vs Millwall prediction: A good night for the visitors
Key Stats
- Derby have lost their last two Championship home matches.
- Millwall have won each of their last three Championship matches.
- More than two goals have been scored in each of Derby's last seven matches.
Correct score prediction: Derby 1-2 Millwall
The Lions have something that is almighty important in the Championship – momentum. After three consecutive wins, the confidence in the camp will be sky high and they should overcome a Derby team that have lost three of their last four.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Millwall are the underdogs
- HOME: 29/20 (2.45) – 40.8%
- DRAW: 21/10 (3.10) 32.3%
- AWAY: 2/1 (3.00) – 33.3%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Derby vs Millwall odds are surprisingly weighted in favour of Derby. Ladbrokes have given the Rams a 40.8% chance of winning the match, while Millwall have been given just a 33.3% chance of victory.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Advantage Millwall
Millwall have a brilliant recent record against Derby County, going unbeaten across their last five meetings with the Rams. Perhaps even more impressive is the fact that the Lions have won on each of their last five visits to Pride Park.
England Championship 22/02/25
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England Championship 19/10/24
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England Championship 23/02/22
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England Championship 06/11/21
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England Championship 13/03/21
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Derby preview: Issues up top
Derby County are suffering from a number of injuries to attacking players, who won't help their cause on Wednesday night. Carlton Morris is out until the new year, while Rhian Brewster is still unavailable due to a muscular problem. Further back, Max Johnston is also in the treatment room.
Predicted lineup: Zetterstrom (GK), Langas, Sanderson, Clarke, Thompson, Ward, Clark, Elder, Brereton Diaz, Agyemang, Weimann
Last five results
- Derby 1-3 Leicester
- Middlesbrough 2-1 Derby
- Swansea 1-2 Derby
- Derby 2-3 Watford
- Blackburn 1-2 Derby
Millwall preview: Issues in midfield
While their opponents are missing players in forward areas, Millwall's problems are in the middle of the park. The Lions are set to be without Luke Cundle and Massimo Luongo for this one, while Josh Coburn is also in the treatment room.
Predicted lineup: Crocombe (GK), Crama, Taylor, Cooper, Sturge, Kelly, Neghli, Azeez, Bangura-Williams, Emakhu, Ivanovic
Last five results
- Bristol City 0-1 Millwall
- Millwall 3-2 Southampton
- Millwall 1-0 Sheffield Wednesday
- Portsmouth 3-1 Millwall
- Millwall 1-1 Preston
Player to watch: Ben Brereton Diaz
After lighting up the Championship for Blackburn during the early 2020s, Ben Brereton Diaz just can't seem to make it work elsewhere. The Chilean international has only managed to score one league goal for Derby so far, but could this be the night he finally returns to form?