Millwall and Cardiff are scheduled to meet in the next Championship round on Tuesday, 21 January.
Will the hosts end their streak without a win or will the guests stay unbeaten for sixth time in a row in the league? Read our Millwall vs Cardiff prediction and preview to find that out.
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Millwall vs Cardiff prediction: A first win of the season for the Bluebirds
Key Stats
- Both teams have scored in just 29% of Millwall's home games in the league this season.
- Millwall are on a five-game streak without a win in the league.
- Cardiff are without a loss in six games in a row in all competitions.
Correct score prediction: Millwall 0-1 Cardiff
The two teams enter this match in completely different moods and forms, with Cardiff doing well recently and Millwall struggling. With that in mind, we can see the guests edging out a narrow win over Millwall.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Millwall the more likely winners
- HOME: 23/20 (2.15) – 46.50%
- DRAW: 2/1 (3.00) – 33.30%
- AWAY: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.80%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
We can see from these Millwall vs Cardiff odds that the hosts are the expected winners, which is a bit surprising when we look at recent forms by both teams.
That being said, Millwall are still ahead of Cardiff in the standings, albeit by just three points, and they will also host the game, so we can understand why the bookie see them as the favourites.
In any case, if you liked our picks for this match, remember to also look at our latest betting tips for today.
Most recent H2Hs: A close matchup in recent years
In the last five meetings between these two teams, we saw three wins for Millwall and two wins for Cardiff, so it has been very close. Things are pretty close even if we look at their overall H2H record: 20-27-16 in favour of Millwall.
England Championship 01/10/24
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Millwall
England Championship 13/04/24
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Cardiff
England Championship 09/12/23
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Millwall
England Championship 21/01/23
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England Championship 03/09/22
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Cardiff
Millwall preview: Hoping to snap their winless streak
With five games in a row in the Championship without a triumph, Millwall have clearly struggled lately and they consequently have fallen down the standings to the 17th place. Furthermore, Millwall are now just four points ahead of the first team in the relegation zone, so they'll have to find their best form soon if they want to avoid getting involved in the battle for survival.
Meanwhile, Joshua Coburn and Aidomo Emakho are out with injuries, while Millwall will also have to manage without Romain Esse in the future after the youngster has been sold to Crystal Palace.
Predicted lineup: Jensen (GK), Tanganga, Cooper, Bryan, Leonard, Norre, Saville, Scanlon, Watmore, Ivanovic & Honeyman
England Championship 03/05/25
L
Burnley
3
Millwall
1
England Championship 26/04/25
W
Swansea
0
Millwall
1
England Championship 21/04/25
W
Norwich
1
Millwall
3
England Championship 18/04/25
L
Blackburn
4
Millwall
1
England Championship 12/04/25
W
Middlesbrough
0
Millwall
1
Cardiff preview: Doing well and hoping for more
With two wins and three draws in their last five games in the league, Cardiff have been doing well recently and thanks to this run they've managed to escape the relegation zone, although just by one point at the moment. The Bluebirds have also done well in the FA Cup with a win over Sheff Utd to secure a spot in the next round of the competition.
When it comes to team news, Aaron Ramsey, Roko Simic, Isaak Davies, Michael Reindorf, and David Turnbull are all out with injuries, while Callum O'Dowda is doubtful as well.
Predicted lineup: Alnwick (GK), Rinomhota, Goutas, Daland, Bagan, Chambers, Ralls, Ashford, Robertson, Tanner & Robinson
England Championship 03/05/25
L
Norwich
4
Cardiff
2
England Championship 26/04/25
D
West Brom
0
Cardiff
0
England Championship 21/04/25
D
Oxford Utd
1
Cardiff
1
England Championship 18/04/25
L
Sheff Utd
2
Cardiff
0
England Championship 12/04/25
L
Stoke
1
Cardiff
0
Player to watch: Callum Robinson
Straight after serving a three-match ban, the Irish forward returned to the fold in a memorable performance in the Welsh derby against Swansea, pushing Cardiff towards a win with a brace. With those two goals, Robinson now has 10 goals in the Championship this season and he's the team's top scorer in the league.
