Millwall vs Ipswich: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

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• Fixture: Millwall vs Ipswich
• Date: Friday, 26 December 2025
• Kick-off: 13:00 GMT
• Venue: The Den

Millwall will be looking to bounce back after two consecutive losses, and their home form suggests they could pose a threat to Ipswich. With players like Ivanović leading the line and Doughty pulling the strings in midfield, Millwall have the firepower to challenge Ipswich's defence. However, they'll need to be more solid at the back to avoid another defeat.

Ipswich, on the other hand, come into this match with a strong recent record, having won three of their last five games. Their attacking trio of Núñez, Philogene, and Hirst could cause problems for Millwall's defence, which has looked shaky in recent outings. If Ipswich can maintain their defensive solidity, they should have enough to secure a victory on the road.

Millwall's recent form has been inconsistent, with two losses in their last two games against Blackburn and Hull City. However, they did manage to secure a draw against Derby and wins against Bristol City and Southampton in their previous three fixtures. This mixed bag of results suggests that while Millwall can be competitive, they'll need to find more consistency to challenge a strong Ipswich side.

Recent Championship Results:

• Loss: 0-2 vs Blackburn (A)
• Loss: 1-3 vs Hull City (H)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Derby (A)
• Win: 1-0 vs Bristol City (A)
• Win: 3-2 vs Southampton (H)

Ipswich have been in good form recently, winning three of their last five games, including a convincing 3-1 victory over Sheffield Wednesday in their most recent outing. Their only loss in this period came against a strong Leicester side, but they preceded that with wins against Stoke City and Coventry. This run of form should give Ipswich confidence as they travel to face Millwall.

Recent Championship Results:

• Win: 3-1 vs Sheffield Wednesday (H)

• Loss: 1-3 vs Leicester (A)

• Win: 1-0 vs Stoke City (H)

• Win: 3-0 vs Coventry (H)

• Draw: 1-1 vs Blackburn (A)

The head-to-head record between Millwall and Ipswich has been closely contested in recent years. In their last five meetings, both teams have had a couple of wins, with Millwall securing a 3-2 victory in January 2019 and a 3-0 win in October 2018. However, Ipswich have had the upper hand in the most recent competitive fixtures, winning 3-1 in November 2023 and 4-0 in February 2024. This suggests that Ipswich may have the psychological edge going into this match.

Recent Championship Results

• Millwall 0-4 Ipswich (14 Feb 2024)

• Ipswich 3-1 Millwall (29 Nov 2023)

• Ipswich 2-3 Millwall (01 Jan 2019)

• Millwall 3-0 Ipswich (27 Oct 2018)

• Ipswich 2-2 Millwall (02 Apr 2018)

• Luke Cundle (Shoulder) – Out

• Derek Mazou-Sacko (Knee) – Doubt

• Josh Coburn (Hip) – Doubt

• Massimo Luongo (Knee) – Out

• Benicio Baker (Groin) – Doubt

• Daniel Kelly (Hamstring) – Out

• Casper De Norre (Calf) – Doubt

• Will Smallbone (Hamstring) – Doubt

• Femi Azeez (Suspended) - Out

• Harry Clarke (Knee) – Out

• Conor Townsend (Knee) – Out

• Wes Burns (Knee) - Doubt

• Predicted lineup: Crocombe (GK), McNamara (DF), Crama (DF), Cooper (DF), Sturge (DF), Mitchell (MF), Doughty (MF), Emakhu (MF), Neghli (MF), Ballo (MF), Ivanović (AT)

Millwall are expected to line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Ivanović leading the attack and supported by a creative midfield trio of Emakhu, Neghli, and Ballo. The back four of McNamara, Crama, Cooper, and Sturge will need to be solid to keep out Ipswich's potent attack.

• Predicted lineup: Walton (GK), Furlong (DF), O'Shea (DF), Kipré (DF), Davis (DF), Matusiwa (MF), Cajuste (MF), Egeli (MF), Núñez (MF), Philogene (MF), Hirst (AT)

Ipswich are likely to deploy a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Hirst up top and Núñez, Egeli, and Philogene providing support from midfield. The defensive quartet of Furlong, O'Shea, Kipré, and Davis will look to maintain the clean sheet record they've built in recent games.

• Ivanović vs Kipré: Ivanović's physical presence and goal-scoring ability will be tested by Kipré's defensive nous.

• Mitchell vs Philogene: Mitchell's tenacity in midfield will be crucial in stopping Philogene's creative influence.

• Doughty (Millwall): Doughty's ability to control the tempo and create chances will be vital for Millwall's attacking threat.

• Núñez (Ipswich): Núñez's versatility and goal threat from midfield could be the difference for Ipswich.

Millwall vs Ipswich at 13:00 GMT on Friday, 26 December 2025 is being broadcast live for viewers in the UK on Sky Sports+

Ladbrokes is predicting that the score will be Millwall 1-2 Ipswich in this match

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