Cardiff vs Millwall prediction, odds & betting tips 01/10/2024

Cardiff will go searching for their first win of the season on Tuesday, 1 October when they take on Millwall at the Cardiff City Stadium.

The hosts are still operating without a permanent manager following the sacking of Erol Bulut and find themselves rock bottom of the Championship table.

The visitors are performing better but won't necessarily be delighted with the start they've made either. They are currently on eight points from their first seven matches.

As part of our latest round of Championship betting tips, check out our Cardiff vs Millwall prediction below.

Cardiff vs Millwall prediction: A first win of the season for the Bluebirds

Key Stats

• Millwall have only picked up two points on the road this season.
• Cardiff have won two of their last three home matches against Millwall.
• Two out of Millwall's last three matches have produced fewer than three goals.

Correct score prediction: Cardiff 1-0 Millwall

Backing Cardiff to win a game this season may seem bold but Millwall could be their perfect opponents. The Lions have been poor on the road so far this season and have won just one of their last three matches in the Championship. They have only scored once across their last two away matches so the time is now for the Bluebirds to capitalise.

Pre-game odds and win probability: The visitors start as slight favourites

• HOME: 2/1 (3.00) – 33.3%
• DRAW: 21/10 (3.10) – 32.3%
• AWAY: 7/5 (2.40) – 41.7%

*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change

Given that Cardiff are yet to win a match this season, it's no great surprise that they are considered the underdogs for this one. Ladbrokes have priced a home win at 2/1 while a win for Millwall has been priced at 7/5. The draw, which wouldn't be a terrible result for either team, has been priced at 21/10.

Check out our betting tips today page for more predictions.

Most recent H2Hs: Advantage Millwall

This is a fixture that Millwall have performed well in in recent seasons which only adds to their stock as favourites for the match. The Lions have won four of their last five matches against Cardiff, including a 3-1 victory in the most recent clash between the two sides.

Cardiff did beat Millwall in the last contest played at the Cardiff City Stadium and they will be looking to use that match as inspiration on Tuesday night.

England Championship 13/04/24

Millwall

3

Cardiff

1

England Championship 09/12/23

Cardiff

1

Millwall

0

England Championship 21/01/23

Cardiff

0

Millwall

1

England Championship 03/09/22

Millwall

2

Cardiff

0

England Championship 12/02/22

Millwall

2

Cardiff

1

Cardiff preview: A second chance Riza

If Omer Riza wants the Cardiff job on a permanent basis then he is going to need his squad to bounce back after the 4-1 thumping they received from Hull at the weekend. Riza has promised to make Cardiff more attacking which could help his cause in front of their home fans on Tuesday night.

Predicted lineup: Alnwick (GK), Ng, Chambers, Goutas, Collins, Ralls, Robertson, Tanner, Colwill, El Ghazi, Robinson

England Championship 01/10/24

W

Millwall

0

Cardiff

1

England Championship 28/09/24

L

Hull

4

Cardiff

1

England Championship 21/09/24

L

Leeds

2

Cardiff

0

England Championship 14/09/24

L

Derby

1

Cardiff

0

England Championship 31/08/24

L

Middlesbrough

2

Cardiff

0

Millwall preview: Can they break their away duck?

Millwall finished last season with five straight wins in the Championship which left fans dreaming of a promotion push this time around. While that feels unlikely, their away form will need to improve if they want to avoid getting dragged into another relegation battle.

Predicted lineup: Jensen (GK), Leonard, Tanganga, Cooper, Bryan, De Norre, Saville, Esse, Honeyman, Watmore, Langstaff

England Championship 01/10/24

L

Cardiff

1

Millwall

0

England Championship 28/09/24

W

Preston

1

Millwall

3

England Championship 21/09/24

D

QPR

1

Millwall

1

England Championship 14/09/24

L

Luton

1

Millwall

0

England Championship 31/08/24

W

Sheff Wed

0

Millwall

3

Player to watch: Anwar El Ghazi

Anwar El Ghazi returned to English football this summer but he has so far failed to live up to expectations. The Netherlands international has only registered one assist so far in a Cardiff shirt but he is the sort of player that is now needed to stand up and be counted as the club are in desperate need of some inspiration.