Derby County vs Millwall: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

Explore Ladbrokes' detailed preview for Derby County vs Millwall in the Championship. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 19:45 GMT match.

• Fixture: Derby County vs Millwall

• Date: Wednesday, 10 December 2025

• Kick-off: 19:45 GMT

• Venue: Pride Park Stadium

Derby County will be looking to bounce back after a couple of tough losses at home. Their recent away form has been decent, with wins against Swansea City and Blackburn Rovers, which might give them some confidence going into this match. With a predicted 4-4-2 formation, they'll likely focus on a solid midfield presence and quick counter-attacks led by Salvesen and Agyemang.

Millwall, on the other hand, have been in good form, winning three of their last five matches. Their solid defensive performances, especially in the recent wins against Bristol City and Sheffield Wednesday, suggest they'll be hard to break down. With a 4-2-3-1 setup, they'll aim to control the midfield and exploit any gaps in Derby's defence with Ivanovic up top.

Derby County have had a mixed bag recently, with two wins and three losses in their last five games. Their home form has been particularly poor, losing to Leicester City and Watford, which might dent their confidence a bit. However, their away wins against Swansea City and Blackburn Rovers show they can still pull off a result when they're on the road.

Recent Championship Results:

• Loss: 1-3 vs Leicester City (H)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Middlesbrough (A)
• Win: 2-1 vs Swansea City (A)
• Loss: 2-3 vs Watford (H)
• Win: 2-1 vs Blackburn Rovers (A)

Millwall have been in fine fettle, winning three out of their last five matches. Their recent victories against Bristol City and Sheffield Wednesday, both by narrow margins, demonstrate their ability to grind out results. The only blip was a loss to Portsmouth, but overall, their form suggests they're in a good place heading into this match.

Recent Championship Results:

• Win: 1-0 vs Bristol City (A)
• Win: 3-2 vs Southampton (H)
• Win: 1-0 vs Sheffield Wednesday (H)
• Loss: 1-3 vs Portsmouth (A)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Preston North End (H)

The head-to-head record between Derby County and Millwall shows a slight edge for Millwall, with three wins and two draws in their last five encounters. Derby have struggled to beat Millwall recently, with their last victory coming in February 2022. This pattern suggests that Millwall might have the psychological advantage going into this match.

Recent Championship Results

• Derby County 0-1 Millwall (22 Feb 2025)
• Millwall 1-1 Derby County (19 Oct 2024)
• Derby County 1-2 Millwall (23 Feb 2022)
• Millwall 1-1 Derby County (06 Nov 2021)
• Derby County 0-1 Millwall (13 Mar 2021)

• Carlton Morris (Knee) - Out

• Max Johnston (Hamstring) - Out

• Rhian Brewster (Muscle) - Doubt

• David Ozoh (Thigh) - Doubt

• Lewis Travis (Calf) - Doubt

• Owen Beck (Hamstring) - Doubt

• Lukas Jensen (Achilles) - Out

• Derek Mazou-Sacko (Knee) - Out

• Josh Coburn (Hip) - Out

• Massimo Luongo (Knee) - Out

• Billy Mitchell (Hamstring) - Out

• Ryan Leonard (Calf) - Doubt

• Will Smallbone (Hamstring) - Doubt

• Benicio Baker (Groin) - Doubt

• Predicted lineup: Zetterström (GK), Langås (DF), Clarke (DF), Sanderson (DF), Elder (DF), Ward (MF), Adams (MF), Clark (MF), Brereton (MF), Agyemang (AT), Salvesen (AT)

Derby County are expected to line up in a 4-4-2 formation, with Zetterström in goal and a back four of Clarke, Langås, Elder, and Sanderson. The midfield quartet of Ward, Brereton, Adams, and Clark will aim to control the game's tempo and feed the attacking duo of Agyemang and Salvesen.

• Predicted lineup: Crocombe (GK), Crama (DF), Cooper (DF), Taylor (DF), Sturge (DF), De Norre (MF), Kelly (MF), Azeez (MF), Bangura-Williams (MF), Emakhu (MF), Ivanovic (AT)

Millwall will likely stick with their 4-2-3-1 formation, with Crocombe between the sticks and a defensive line of Sturge, Crama, Cooper, and Taylor. The midfield will be anchored by De Norre and Kelly, with Emakhu, Azeez, and Bangura-Williams supporting the lone striker, Ivanovic.

• Salvesen vs Cooper: Salvesen's pace and movement will be tested against Cooper's defensive solidity.

• Clark vs Kelly: Clark's creativity in midfield will be crucial against Kelly's tenacity and ball-winning ability.

• Brereton (Derby County): Brereton's ability to control the midfield and distribute the ball effectively will be key for Derby.

• Norre (Millwall): Norre's role in breaking up play and starting attacks will be vital for Millwall's success.

Fans in the UK can watch Derby County vs Millwall on Sky Sports+ at 19:45 GMT on Wednesday, 10 December 2025.

Ladbrokes is predicting that the score will be Derby County 1-2 Millwall.

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