Millwall FC
Football England - EFL Championship The Den Tue 21 Oct 14:45
Stoke City FC
  1. Prediction
  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

Championship Betting Preview: Millwall vs Stoke

Millwall host Stoke in this Championship fixture at The Den, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Tuesday 21 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Potters Should Be Able to Cover the Line

We will split our stake on the Asian Handicap between 0 and +0.5 when wagering Stoke +0.25 at -122 against Millwall. We need a victory for a full payout although the draw means a return is on the cards.

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Millwall Won Previous H2H Clash

Millwall won their previous league game 2-1. This away victory at Loftus Road against Queens Park Rangers was their second Championship win on the spin. The South London club had 43% possession and five shots on target, with Femi Azeez and Mihailo Ivanovic scoring one goal each.

Stoke City won their previous game, beating Wrexham at home. It was a 1-0 win at bet365 Stadium. Mark Robins' side had three shots on goal and recorded 56% possession, with Sorba Thomas firing the winner in the 36th minute.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Millwall haven’t lost to Stoke in their past six games. Their last encounter was at The Den, with Millwall claiming a 1-0 home win. The previous 10 H2H matches have ended up with six Millwall wins, one Stoke victory and three draws.

Championship G W D L GF GA GD GD P
3 Millwall logo Millwall 18 9 4 5 22 25 -3 22:25 31
4 Stoke logo Stoke 18 9 3 6 26 14 12 26:14 30
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Millwall – Last 10 League Games

Millwall have 5 wins, 3 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.1 goals from 12.8 attempts and 3.2 shots on goal. Alex Neil's team have averaged 46.9% possession and 4.8 corners per game, conceding 1.3 goals and 5.5 corners from 12.8 attempts and 3.3 shots on goal.

Femi Azeez and Camiel Neghli are the leading goalscorers with 2, while Mihailo Ivanovic has 1. Femi Azeez, Billy Mitchell and Thierno Ballo have racked up the most assists with 1 each.

Stoke City – Last 10 League Games

Stoke have 5 victories, 2 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 12.7 attempts, 4.5 shots on goal and 1.2 goals. The Potters average 52.2% possession, 6.4 corners in their favour and 4.3 corners against, while 0.6 goals have been conceded from 3.4 shots on goal and 10.7 attempts.

Sorba Thomas is the leading goalscorer with 4, Million Manhoef has 3, with Lewis Baker and Divin Mubama getting 2. Look no further than Sorba Thomas for the top assist maker (4) in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Millwall confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Max Crocombe (GK), Ryan Leonard, Tristan Crama, Jake Cooper, Zak Sturge, Derek Mazou-Sacko, Casper de Norre, Femi Azeez, William Smallbone, Thierno Ballo, Mihailo Ivanovic.

Stoke confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Viktor Johansson (GK), Junior Tchamadeu, Ashley Phillips, Ben Wilmot, Eric Bocat, Tatsuki Seko, Steven Nzonzi, Lamine Cisse, Tomas Rigo, Sorba Thomas, Robert Bozenik.

Millwall vs Stoke Prediction & Betting Tips

Get set for Millwall vs Stoke with our full betting breakdown, complete with an expert match prediction, a likely final score, top corners play, player prop picks and a value-driven bet builder.

Match Prediction

Stoke look a quality wager for this Championship encounter and we can bet the away team at -122 with a +0.25 goal handicap. The latest numbers imply that they can swerve defeat and claim a victory.

Our job is to consult the latest Championship team news in order to produce the best football predictions. Then we crack on with the job of analysing the stats that are going to be the most effective.

Key Millwall vs Stoke league stats:

  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Stoke in 4 consecutive games.
  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Stoke in 8 of their last 10 games.
  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Stoke in 15 of their last 20 games.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Millwall in 3 of their last 5 games at home.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Millwall in 11 of their last 20 games at home.
Stoke +0.25 Probability

The odds at the best football bookies suggest our pick has a 54.9% chance of winning. However, our tipsters research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this wager.

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Correct Score Prediction

Millwall Millwall logo 0 - 1 Stoke logo Stoke

Stoke are available to back at +550 to secure a 1-0 victory. This is a risky but potentially more rewarding bet, with this correct score option providing appeal.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Thierno Ballo Under 0.5 Shots On Target -147 BetMGM logo

Thierno Ballo (Millwall) is available at -147 to finish without a shot on goal. For those wanting to wager on Shots on Target, this player looks really appealing at the odds.

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Sorba Thomas (Stoke) has registered four goals in his past ten Championship games. There are odds of +525 available for this Anytime Goalscorer wager and we think this is a value proposition for the player to find the net.

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Corners Prediction

Under 11.5 Corners -133 BetMGM logo

The 11.5 Total Corners line has not been covered in seven straight Millwall matches, with the previous ten Stoke away games averaging 10.10 corners. It looks a logical viewpoint that the line won’t be reached and you can land a price of -133 for this Total Corners wager.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Millwall Logo Millwall
Total
10.30 4.80 5.50
Home
10.20 5.40 4.80
Away
10.80 4.10 6.70
Stoke Logo Stoke
Total
10.70 6.40 4.30
Home
8.80 5.40 3.40
Away
10.10 5.20 4.90
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Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap Stoke +0.25 -122
Total Goals Under 2.5 -152
Total Corners Under 11.5 -133

Our same-game multi is packed with these picks: Stoke to cover the +0.25 Asian Handicap, two or less goals in total and also less than 11.5 corners to be taken.

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Millwall vs Stoke Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Betting Sites Expecting Close Encounter

The draw is available at +225 if you believe that this Championship clash will finish level, with Millwall at +140 and Stoke City chalked up at +195 with the bookmakers to secure a win of their own.

There’s a Draw No Bet market should you wish to have some insurance and Stoke are +105 here. However, if you want to back favourites Millwall, then -147 is on offer.

Under 2.5 Goals is operating at the shortest price for those anticipating two or less goals. If you believe this suggests that there will be a one-sided or low-scoring affair, then BTTS No could be a great pick at -130.

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Femi Azeez Heads First Goalscorer Market

Femi Azeez is priced at +450 when it comes to First Goalscorer which makes him the favourite, while he’s also available at odds of +230 to find the net anytime.

Player Goals
Femi Azeez (Millwall)
First
+230
Anytime
+450
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Josh Coburn (Millwall)
First
+260
Anytime
+550
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Thierno Ballo (Millwall)
First
+260
Anytime
+575
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Róbert Bozeník (Stoke)
First
+320
Anytime
+650
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Player Shots On Target
Femi Azeez (Millwall)
Over 0.5
-137
Under 0.5
-112
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Josh Coburn (Millwall)
Over 0.5
-118
Under 0.5
-143
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Thierno Ballo (Millwall)
Over 0.5
-108
Under 0.5
-143
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Million Manhoef (Stoke)
Over 0.5
+102
Under 0.5
-172
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Past Four H2H The Den Meetings Won by Millwall

Millwall have collected seven victories and three defeats in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 1.30 goals per game and conceding 1.20.

Stoke are winless over their previous three games on their travels. Mark Robins' side have racked up four draws, three wins and three losses in the previous 10 away games, netting an average of 0.80 goals per match and conceding 1.10.

Millwall beat Stoke 1-0 when the teams last met at The Den. The previous 7 H2H meetings at The Den have featured five Millwall victories and two draws.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Millwall logo Millwall Home Stats 7-0-3 2.50 1.30 1.20 6 4 3 7
Stoke logo Stoke Away Stats 3-4-3 1.90 0.80 1.10 3 7 3 7
  • W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
  • G = Avg. Goals
  • GF = Avg. Goals For
  • GA = Avg. Goals Against
  • O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
  • U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
  • B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
  • B-No = Matches BTTS No
Team Stats
Millwall logo Millwall League Stats
Stoke logo Stoke League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 3 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

Millwall vs Stoke Lineups & Team News

Check the Millwall vs Stoke team news before you place your bets. Get the predicted and confirmed Championship lineups plus the latest injury updates from us.

Millwall Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Stoke Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Millwall Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

15 Max Crocombe
18 Ryan Leonard 4 Tristan Crama 5 Jake Cooper 3 Zak Sturge
49 Derek Mazou-Sacko 24 Casper de Norre
11 Femi Azeez 39 William Smallbone 7 Thierno Ballo
9 Mihailo Ivanovic
1 Viktor Johansson
22 Junior Tchamadeu 26 Ashley Phillips 16 Ben Wilmot 17 Eric Bocat
12 Tatsuki Seko 15 Steven Nzonzi
29 Lamine Cisse 19 Tomas Rigo 7 Sorba Thomas
11 Robert Bozenik

Stoke Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Millwall Substitutes

  • 6Caleb Taylor
  • 10Camiel Neghli
  • 14Alfie Doughty
  • 22Aidomo Emakhu
  • 23Joe Bryan
  • 25Luke Cundle
  • 31R. Bangura-Williams
  • 43Joel Coleman
  • 45Wes Harding

Stoke Substitutes

  • 3Aaron Cresswell
  • 4Ben Pearson
  • 8Lewis Baker
  • 9Divin Mubama
  • 13Jack Bonham
  • 14Jamie Donley
  • 40Maksym Talovierov
  • 42Million Manhoef
  • 50Sydney Agina

Previous Millwall Lineups

18 Oct Championship
QPR 1-2 Millwall
04 Oct Championship
Millwall 3-0 West Brom
01 Oct Championship
Millwall 0-4 Coventry
27 Sep Championship
Swansea 1-1 Millwall
22 Sep Championship
Millwall 1-0 Watford
16 Sep EFL Cup
Crystal Palace 5-3 Millwall

Previous Stoke Lineups

18 Oct Championship
Stoke 1-0 Wrexham
04 Oct Championship
Blackburn 1-1 Stoke
30 Sep Championship
Middlesbrough 0-0 Stoke
27 Sep Championship
Stoke 1-1 Norwich
20 Sep Championship
QPR 1-0 Stoke
13 Sep Championship
Stoke 1-0 Birmingham

Injuries & Suspensions

Millwall Injury Table
Type Name Info
L. Bornhoeft Jensen Other
B. Baker-Boaitey Other
Stoke Injury Table
Type Name Info
Lewis Baker Knock
Team Squads

Millwall Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Alex Neil

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Jake Cooper 24 D 10 900 10 0 1 1 3 0
Tristan Crama 4 D 10 875 10 0 0 1 3 0
Steven Benda 13 G 9 810 9 0 0 0 0 0
Ryan Leonard 28 M 10 652 7 3 0 0 2 0
Josh Coburn 21 F 8 644 8 0 1 0 1 0

Stoke Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Mark Robins

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Viktor Johansson 1 G 10 900 10 0 0 1 2 0
Ben Wilmot 16 D 10 900 10 0 0 0 2 0
Sorba Thomas 7 M 10 899 10 0 4 4 1 0
Junior Tchamadeu 22 D 10 824 9 1 0 0 4 0
Aaron Cresswell 3 D 9 808 9 1 0 2 0 0
England FlagChampionship Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Coventry 18 13 4 1 50:18 43
2 Middlesbrough 18 9 6 3 24:19 33
3 Millwall 18 9 4 5 22:25 31
4 Stoke 18 9 3 6 26:14 30
5 Preston 18 8 6 4 25:19 30
6 Bristol City 18 8 5 5 26:20 29
7 Ipswich 18 7 7 4 30:19 28
8 Birmingham 18 8 4 6 27:20 28
9 Hull 18 8 4 6 30:30 28
10 Wrexham 18 6 8 4 23:20 26
11 Derby 18 7 5 6 25:25 26
12 West Brom 18 7 4 7 20:22 25
13 QPR 18 7 4 7 22:28 25
14 Southampton 18 6 6 6 28:25 24
15 Watford 18 6 6 6 24:23 24
16 Leicester 18 6 6 6 22:23 24
17 Charlton 18 6 5 7 18:23 23
18 Blackburn 18 6 3 9 18:23 21
19 Sheffield Utd 18 6 1 11 20:28 19
20 Oxford 18 4 6 8 20:25 18
21 Swansea 18 4 5 9 18:27 17
22 Portsmouth 18 4 5 9 15:25 17
23 Norwich 18 3 4 11 19:29 13
24 Sheffield Wed 18 1 5 12 14:36 -10
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Coventry 9 7 2 0 25:7 23
2 Birmingham 9 6 2 1 21:8 20
3 Middlesbrough 9 6 2 1 13:9 20
4 Millwall 10 6 1 3 12:12 19
5 Watford 9 5 3 1 15:9 18
6 Preston 9 5 2 2 13:9 17
7 Hull 9 5 2 2 15:14 17
8 Stoke 9 5 1 3 15:7 16
9 Ipswich 9 4 4 1 15:9 16
10 West Brom 9 4 4 1 11:8 16
11 Wrexham 10 4 4 2 15:13 16
12 Bristol City 9 4 2 3 14:10 14
13 Charlton 8 4 2 2 10:9 14
14 Leicester 9 3 4 2 11:10 13
15 Southampton 8 3 3 2 10:7 12
16 Derby 9 3 3 3 12:13 12
17 QPR 8 3 2 3 11:12 11
18 Portsmouth 10 3 2 5 9:11 11
19 Oxford 9 2 4 3 10:13 10
20 Swansea 9 2 3 4 10:15 9
21 Sheffield Utd 8 2 1 5 7:11 7
22 Blackburn 9 1 2 6 8:15 5
23 Norwich 9 1 1 7 9:15 4
24 Sheffield Wed 10 0 2 8 5:24 2