Two struggling sides meet in London this weekend. Our Millwall vs Preston prediction and Championship betting tips consider whether either side can claim a much needed three points.
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Millwall vs Preston prediction: Visitors to take a point from low-scoring game
Key stats
- Our Millwall vs Preston betting tips take into account that matches involving the Lilywhites this term average just 2.00 goals per game.
- Both sides have won just one of their six league fixtures this season.
- Preston’s last three matches in all competitions have ended level.
Correct score prediction: Millwall 1-1 Preston
Both sides will be relatively low on confidence, having only recorded one league victory so far this term.
There has been a noticeable improvement in the visitors since the appointment of Paul Heckingbottom though, with just one defeat in four league outings under him. They look capable of getting a result here.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Millwall the clear favourites
- HOME: 10/11 (1.91) – 52.4%
- DRAW: 9/4 (3.25) – 30.8%
- AWAY: 10/3 (4.33) – 23.1%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The hosts are the favourites according to the Millwall vs Preston odds with an implied probability of 52.4% that they win this match.
They come into it after a 1-1 draw in a London derby at QPR last weekend, with Duncan Watmore striking for the Lions.
As for Preston, they were last in action in a Lancashire derby against Blackburn which ended goalless at Deepdale, with both teams reduced to 10 men.
Today’s football tips look at some of the best picks from the upcoming action around the world.
Most recent H2Hs: Millwall have the edge
Our Millwall vs Preston prediction suggests this one could end level again with three of the last five clashes having finished 1-1. Millwall are unbeaten in 10 meetings overall.
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Millwall preview: Three missing due to injury
The home team will be without Tom Bradshaw, Billy Mitchell and Josh Coburn due to injuries.
Predicted Lineup: Jensen (GK), Bryan, Tanganga, Cooper, Leonard, Saville, Norre, Watmore, Honeyman, Esse & Ivanovic
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
Preston preview: Greenwood serves ban
After seeing red against Blackburn, there’ll be no Sam Greenwood this weekend for the visitors. They are not expected to have any major injury concerns.
Predicted Lineup: Woodman (GK), Hughes, Lindsay, Storey, Potts, McCann, Whiteman, Bowler, Keane, Holmes & Riis
England Championship 02/10/24 W Watford 0 Preston 3 England Championship 28/09/24 L Millwall 3 Preston 1 England Championship 22/09/24 D Blackburn 0 Preston 0 England EFL Cup 17/09/24 W Fulham 1 (15) Preston 1 (16) England Championship 14/09/24 D Middlesbrough 1 Preston 1
Player to watch – Duncan Watmore
The only player to have scored more than once this season on either side in the Championship is Duncan Watmore. The former Middlesbrough and Sunderland man has netted five in six outings.
Watmore on course for his best scoring season
Aside from a spell in the National League, Watmore has never previously reached double figures for league goals. He’s already halfway there this term with the 30-year-old averaging 2.5 shots per game.
