Millwall vs Watford Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 22 Sep 2025
Championship Betting Preview: Millwall vs Watford
Millwall host Watford in this Championship clash at The Den, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Monday 22 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.
A Low-Scoring Encounter Could Be On the Cards
There’s a case for betting Under 2.5 on the Total Goals market. The numbers suggest that Millwall and Watford might struggle to exceed this total and the odds of -152 look more than fair.
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Millwall Won When They Last Played Watford
Millwall drew away from home in their last Championship game. A 1-1 scoreline was played out against Charlton Athletic at The Valley. Alex Neil's team enjoyed 64% possession and managed three shots on target, with Raees Bangura-Williams being the goalscorer.
On Tuesday night, Millwall suffered a penalty shoot-out defeat (1-1 after 90 mins) when visiting Crystal Palace in the EFL Cup.
Watford lost when last in action. In a home game at Vicarage Road, they were beaten 1-0 by Blackburn Rovers. The Hornets had 51% of possession and one shot on goal.
Head-to-Head Statistics
The two teams last clashed at Vicarage Road, with Millwall recording the away victory. Overcoming Watford by a 2-1 scoreline. There have been four Millwall victories, two draws and two Watford wins in the previous 8 H2H games.
| Championship | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Millwall |
14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 16 | 19 | -3 | 16:19 | 24 |
| 12 | Watford |
14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 18 | 17 | 1 | 18:17 | 19 |
Millwall have 5 wins, 4 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.1 goals from 3.8 shots on goal and 12.8 attempts. Alex Neil's team have averaged 43.9% possession and 4.8 corners per game, with the opposition getting 1.5 goals from 4.2 shots on goal, 10.6 attempts and 5.9 corners.
Top goalscorer Mihailo Ivanovic has found the net 4 times, Camiel Neghli 2, with Raees Bangura-Williams and two other players on 1. The leading assistor is George Saville with 2.
Watford – Last 10 League GamesWatford have 1 victory, 6 defeats and 3 draws, averaging 3.2 shots on goal, 9.9 attempts and 0.9 goals. The Hornets average 49.2% possession, 4.0 corners awarded and 4.0 corners against, while 1.4 goals have been conceded from 10.8 attempts and 4.9 shots on goal.
We’ve seen Nestory Irankunda, Luca Kjerrumgaard and Moussa Sissoko score 2 goals each. Imran Louza has managed 4 assists in the last 10 games.
Confirmed Lineups
Millwall confirmed lineup (4-4-1-1): Steven Benda (GK), Ryan Leonard, Tristan Crama, Jake Cooper, Joe Bryan, Camiel Neghli, Massimo Luongo, Derek Mazou-Sacko, Aidomo Emakhu, Thierno Ballo, Josh Coburn.
Watford confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Egil Selvik (GK), Max Alleyne, Kevin Keben, Matthew Pollock, Formose Mendy, Nampalys Mendy, Imran Louza, Hector Kyprianou, Marc Bola, Vivaldo Semedo, Nestory Irankunda.
Millwall vs Watford Prediction & Betting Tips
Our Millwall vs Watford tips include the main match prediction, a correct score forecast, a corners recommendation, bet builder advice and top player prop picks. Each section below offers expert insight into the key betting angles.
Match Prediction
We don’t expect the teams to serve up too much excitement, with Under 2.5 Goals on the cards for this Championship game. This selection provides attractive betting odds of -152.
The Championship experts at Sportsgambler.com always keep close tabs on team news. We also use a form guide for our football betting tips along with checking out the stats that are going to help inform our final decision.
Key Millwall vs Watford league stats:
Under 2.5 Probability
According to the latest odds, our pick has a 60.2% chance of winning. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 65-70%. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.
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Correct Score Prediction
Let’s go for Millwall to win 1-0, a bet which is available at +510. Correct score betting provides plenty of excitement and a potentially bigger return if you win.
Player Prop Picks
Luca Tange Kjerrumgaard (Watford) can be wagered to register one or more shots on goal at -164. When it comes to wagering Shots on Target, we think the betting odds really stand out for this pick.
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Camiel Neghli (Millwall) has registered two goals in his past six Championship games. This statistic guides us towards Anytime Goalscorer where we’re able to back him to find the net at appealing odds of +430.
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Corners Prediction
Each of the past ten Watford games have involved the 10.5 Total Corners line not being covered, with the previous two Millwall matches having the same outcome. For Total Corners, we’re expecting the sides to fall short and you can get odds of -125.
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Bet Builder Tips
If you want to try a bet builder, have a play on no more than two goals in total, Millwall on the Full-Time Result as well as Luca Tange Kjerrumgaard (Watford) to record one or more shots on target.
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Millwall vs Watford 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.
Millwall Have the Shortest Odds to Win
For this Championship encounter, the bookmakers have Millwall as the -100 favourites to win. This therefore implies that they have a 50% chance of triumphing. The +280 means that Watford are seen as having the lowest probability of succeeding.
There are two Asian Handicap options and they are Millwall -0.5 at -100 or alternatively Watford +0.5. Either go for the favourites to win or opt for the latter and get the draw on your side at -123.
If you think there will be two goals or less during the ninety minutes, then Under 2.5 Goals is a potential option. For those wanting to back Both Teams to Score No, this is currently priced at -132.
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Mihailo Ivanović Favourite to Score the First Goal
Mihailo Ivanović is the market leader at +450 to be the First Goalscorer. Should you think he will score the last goal, then a similar price can be found.
Six Millwall Triumphs From Their Past Ten Home Clashes
Millwall have six wins, three losses and one draw in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.10 goals per match and conceding 1.10.
Watford have not won in the past eight away matches. Paulo Pezzolano's side have six defeats, three draws and one win in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 0.70 goals per match and conceding 1.20.
Watford won 3-2 when they last played Millwall at The Den. The past 4 H2H meetings at The Den have involved two Millwall victories, a single draw and one Watford win.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Millwall Home Stats |
6-1-3 | 2.20 | 1.10 | 1.10 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 6 | |
Watford Away Stats |
1-3-6 | 1.90 | 0.70 | 1.20 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 5 | |
- 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
- Championship: 08/03 2025 Watford 1 Millwall 2
- Championship: 10/08 2024 Millwall 2 Watford 3
- Championship: 02/03 2024 Millwall 1 Watford 0
- Championship: 28/10 2023 Watford 2 Millwall 2
- Championship: 26/12 2022 Watford 0 Millwall 2
- Championship: 19/10 2022 Millwall 3 Watford 0
- Championship: 24/04 2021 Watford 1 Millwall 0
- Championship: 26/01 2021 Millwall 0 Watford 0
Millwall League Stats
Watford League Stats
- 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 6 wins, 3 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
- 1 win, 6 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 1 win, 6 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.20 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 0.90 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.70 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.90 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.80 corners awarded and 5.90 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.10 corners awarded and 5.50 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 10.70 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.60 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 4.00 corners awarded and 4.00 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.90 corners awarded and 4.80 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 8.00 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.70 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 43.90% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 49.10% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 49.20% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 52.80% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Millwall this season are Camiel Neghli (1), Luke Cundle (1), Macaulay Langstaff (1)
- Top Assistors for Millwall this season are Alfie Doughty (1), Mihailo Ivanovic (1), Tristan Crama (1)
Millwall vs Watford Lineups & Team News
Always review the Millwall vs Watford team news before locking in your bets. Receive the predicted and confirmed Championship lineups from us, plus the most recent injury updates.
Millwall Confirmed Lineup 4-4-1-1
Watford Confirmed Lineup 3-5-2
Millwall Confirmed Lineup 4-4-1-1
Watford Confirmed Lineup 3-5-2
Millwall Substitutes
- 3Zak Sturge
- 6Caleb Taylor
- 15Max Crocombe
- 17Macaulay Langstaff
- 27Kamarl Grant
- 31R. Bangura-Williams
- 39William Smallbone
- 45Wes Harding
- 47Jack Howland
Watford Substitutes
- 7Thomas Ince
- 9Luca Kjerrumgaard
- 11Rocco Vata
- 12Nathan Baxter
- 17Moussa Sissoko
- 25James Abankwah
- 26Caleb Wiley
- 34Kwadwo Baah
- 39Edo Kayembe
Previous Millwall Lineups
Previous Watford Lineups
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry | 14 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 39:13 | 31 |
| 2 | Stoke | 14 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 21:9 | 27 |
| 3 | Middlesbrough | 14 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 17:12 | 26 |
| 4 | Millwall | 14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 16:19 | 24 |
| 5 | Charlton | 14 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 16:11 | 23 |
| 6 | Preston | 13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 17:12 | 22 |
| 7 | Bristol City | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 21:17 | 22 |
| 8 | Hull | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 23:22 | 22 |
| 9 | Birmingham | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 19:15 | 21 |
| 10 | Ipswich | 13 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 22:15 | 20 |
| 11 | Derby | 14 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 18:18 | 20 |
| 12 | Watford | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 18:17 | 19 |
| 13 | Leicester | 14 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 16:15 | 18 |
| 14 | West Brom | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 12:15 | 18 |
| 15 | QPR | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 16:21 | 18 |
| 16 | Wrexham | 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 19:19 | 17 |
| 17 | Swansea | 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 13:13 | 17 |
| 18 | Blackburn | 13 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 13:17 | 16 |
| 19 | Oxford | 14 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 15:20 | 13 |
| 20 | Portsmouth | 13 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 10:17 | 13 |
| 21 | Southampton | 13 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 13:19 | 12 |
| 22 | Sheffield Utd | 14 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 11:26 | 9 |
| 23 | Norwich | 13 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 12:20 | 8 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wed | 13 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 10:25 | -5 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coventry | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 19:4 | 17 |
| 2 | Watford | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 13:7 | 16 |
| 3 | Ipswich | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 15:9 | 15 |
| 4 | Birmingham | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 15:6 | 14 |
| 5 | Charlton | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 9:4 | 14 |
| 6 | Preston | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 10:6 | 14 |
| 7 | Middlesbrough | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 7:3 | 14 |
| 8 | Hull | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 12:10 | 14 |
| 9 | Stoke | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 11:4 | 13 |
| 10 | Derby | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 10:10 | 12 |
| 11 | Millwall | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 7:9 | 12 |
| 12 | Bristol City | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 11:10 | 11 |
| 13 | Leicester | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 7:6 | 10 |
| 14 | West Brom | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 5:4 | 9 |
| 15 | Wrexham | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 11:12 | 9 |
| 16 | Swansea | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 8:9 | 9 |
| 17 | QPR | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7:8 | 8 |
| 18 | Portsmouth | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 6:9 | 7 |
| 19 | Southampton | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4:6 | 6 |
| 20 | Oxford | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 7:11 | 6 |
| 21 | Blackburn | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6:11 | 4 |
| 22 | Sheffield Utd | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 4:11 | 3 |
| 23 | Sheffield Wed | 7 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 2:17 | 1 |
| 24 | Norwich | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 4:11 | 0 |
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