Millwall and Middlesbrough are bound to meet in the second round of the EFL Championship on Saturday, 16 August.
Will the hosts keep their winning streak alive after this match or will the guests spoil their party? Read our Millwall vs Middlesbrough prediction to find out, but remember to check our other Championship predictions as well.
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Millwall vs Middlesbrough prediction: A low-scoring affair
Key Stats
- Middlesbrough enter this match after a shocking 4-0 loss to Doncaster in the EFL Cup earlier this week.
- Eight of the last nine H2H meetings between these two teams have gone under 2.5 total goals.
- Last season in the Championship, Millwall averaged just 2.00 total goals per game in home matches.
Correct score prediction: Millwall 1-0 Middlesbrough
While we expect to see a close game between these two teams, we can see Millwall getting the three points since they have been on a tear to start the new season, while Middlesbrough have lost convincingly to a lower-league opposition in the EFL Cup a few days ago.
Furthermore, four of the last five meetings between these two teams have ended 1-0 for either of the teams, so we wouldn't be to surprised to see Millwall win with that same result on Saturday.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Millwall the more likely winners
- HOME: 23/20 (2.15) – 46.50%
- DRAW: 511/5 (3.20) – 31.30%
- AWAY: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.40%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
We can see from these Millwall vs Middlesbrough odds that the hosts are the expected winners, which is what we expected to see considering Millwall's good run of form.
In any case, if you liked our predictions for this game, remember to also check our betting tips for today.
Most recent H2Hs: A close matchup lately
In the last six meetings between these teams, we saw three wins for Middlesbrough and three wins for Millwall. When it comes to their overall H2H record, Middlesbrough have a small advantage: 28-26-23.
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Millwall preview: On a great run and looking for more
Including pre-season games, Millwall are now on a six-game winning streak. Four of those were pre-season matches, but Millwall also recorded a win in the first round of the new Championship season against Norwich and then beat Newport in the EFL Cup to secure a spot in the next stage.
When it comes to team news, Lukas Jensen, Danny McNamara, and Joe Bryan are out with injuries.
Predicted lineup: Benda (GK), Tanganga, Crama, Cooper, Doughty, De Norre, Mitchell, Neghli, Coburn, Azeez & Ivanovic
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Burnley
3
Millwall
1
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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
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W
Middlesbrough
0
Millwall
1
Middlesbrough preview: Hoping to put the last game behind them
After an uninspiring pre-season, which Middlesbrough ended without any wins, things looked much better in the opening round of the new Championship, where they managed to get a 1-0 win over Swansea at home. However, Middlesbrough followed that up with a 4-0 loss at home against Doncaster, a League One team, in the EFL Cup.
Meanwhile, George Edmundson and Darragh Lenihan are out with injuries, while Alfie Jones and Law McCabe are questionable.
Predicted lineup: Brynn (GK), Ayling, Fry, Jones, Brittain, Morris, Hackney, Silvera, Whittaker, Conway & Burgzorg
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Coventry
2
Middlesbrough
0
England Championship 26/04/25
D
Norwich
0
Middlesbrough
0
England Championship 21/04/25
L
Sheff Wed
2
Middlesbrough
1
England Championship 18/04/25
W
Plymouth
1
Middlesbrough
2
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L
Millwall
1
Middlesbrough
0
Player to watch: Mihailo Ivanovic
The 20-year-old Serbian forward failed to score in the season opener, but he already showed his potential last season by scoring 12 goals for Millwall in the Championship. With that in mind, Middlesbrough should keep a close eye on Ivanovic on Saturday.
