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

• Millwall predicted to come out on top, beating London rivals Watford 2-1

• The Lions have a slight upper hand in the head-to-head, winning three of the last five meetings

• Luca Kjerrumgaard will look to hurt the Millwall defence, adding to his two Championship goals this season

Explore Ladbrokes’ detailed preview for Millwall vs Watford in the Championship. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 20:00 BST match.

• Fixture: Millwall vs Watford

• Date: Monday, 22 September 2025

• Kick-off: 20:00 BST

• Venue: The Den

Match Prediction: Millwall 2-1 Watford

Millwall's recent form has been a bit of a rollercoaster, but they've shown they can nick wins away from home. Two of their last three away games ended in victories against Sheffield United and Norwich City, which could give them the confidence to take on Watford at home.

Watford, on the other hand, has been struggling to find consistency, with only one win in their last five games. This match could be tight, but Millwall's knack for grinding out results might just see them through.

Watford's performances have been shaky, with a loss and a draw in their last two home games. They'll need to be more solid at the back if they want to stop Millwall's attacking threats. Millwall, despite their home struggles, have shown they can score goals away from home, but not so much at The Den. If they can keep their defence tight and exploit Watford's vulnerabilities, they could come away with a crucial win.

Millwall's recent form has been mixed, with two wins, a draw, and two losses in their last five games. Their away form has been particularly impressive, with victories against Sheffield United and Norwich City. However, their home form has been less convincing, with losses to Wrexham and Middlesbrough, which might make them wary in this game.

Despite the inconsistency, Millwall have shown they can score goals, especially on the road. If they can carry that form into this game and tighten up at the back, they could pose a real threat to Watford. Their ability to grind out results could be key to their success in this match.

Recent Championship Results:

• Draw: 1-1 vs Charlton Athletic (A)

• Loss: 0-2 vs Wrexham (H)

• Win: 1-0 vs Sheffield United (A)

• Loss: 0-3 vs Middlesbrough (H)

• Win: 2-1 vs Norwich City (A)

Watford's recent form has been inconsistent, with only one win in their last five games. Their home form has been particularly poor, with a loss to Blackburn Rovers and a draw against Southampton. This could be a concern going into the game against Millwall, who will be piling on the pressure at times.

Despite their struggles, Watford have shown they can score goals, with draws against Southampton and Swansea City. If they can find some consistency and shore up their defence, they could still pose a threat to Millwall. However, their recent form suggests they might struggle to get the result they need.

Recent Championship Results:

• Loss: 0-1 vs Blackburn Rovers (H)

• Draw: 2-2 vs Southampton (H)

• Draw: 1-1 vs Swansea City (A)

• Win: 2-1 vs Queens Park Rangers (H)

• Loss: 0-1 vs Charlton Athletic (A)

Historically, Millwall have had the upper hand against Watford, winning three of their last five encounters. Their most recent meeting ended in a 1-2 victory for Millwall, which could give them a psychological edge going into this game.

Recent Championship Results

• Watford 1-2 Millwall (08 Mar 2025)

• Millwall 2-3 Watford (10 Aug 2024)

• Millwall 1-0 Watford (02 Mar 2024)

• Watford 2-2 Millwall (28 Oct 2023)

• Watford 0-2 Millwall (26 Dec 2022)

• Lukas Jensen (Achilles) - Doubt

• Danny McNamara (Knee) - Doubt

• Will Smallbone (Calf) - Doubt

• Benicio Baker (Groin) - Doubt

• Casper De Norre (Muscle) - Doubt

• Femi Azeez (Muscle) - Doubt

• Billy Mitchell (Muscle) - Doubt

• Alfie Doughty (Hamstring) - Doubt

• Giorgi Chakvetadze (Finger) - Out

• Caleb Wiley (Adductor) - Doubt

• Pierre Dwomoh (Thigh) - Doubt

• Jeremy Ngakia (Groin) - Doubt

• Predicted lineup: Benda, Leonard, Crama, Cooper, Bryan, Neghli, Luongo, Cundle, Emakhu, Ivanovic, Coburn

Millwall's predicted lineup suggests they'll rely on their solid defence, with Bryan, Crama, Cooper, and Leonard at the back. Their recent away form indicates they'll look to exploit Watford's defensive vulnerabilities with Coburn and Ivanovic leading the attack.

• Predicted lineup: Selvik, Keben, Pollock, Pétris, Alleyne, Sissoko, Kyprianou, Vata, Baah, Kjerrumgaard, Doumbia

Watford's predicted lineup shows they'll stick with their usual back three, with Pollock, Pétris, and Keben providing stability. Their recent form suggests they'll need to be more creative in attack, with Vata and Baah looking to make an impact.

• Tristan Crama vs Mamadou Doumbia: Crama will need to be at his best to contain Doumbia’s physical presence in attack.

• Josh Coburn vs Kévin Keben: Coburn's pace and finishing could test Keben's defensive capabilities.

• Ryan Leonard (Millwall): His energy and work rate in defence could be crucial for Millwall's performance.

• Rocco Vata (Watford): His creativity and flair could be key to unlocking Millwall's defence.

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