Preston vs Millwall Predictions

Preston vs Millwall predictions for this Championship clash. Preston North End host Millwall at Deepdale on Tuesday in a closely contested Championship clash, with both sides aiming to boost their promotion hopes. Read on for our free predictions and betting tips.

Championship | Feb 18, 2025 at 7:45pm UK at Deepdale

Preston vs Millwall Predictions

Will Preston or Millwall Break the Deadlock in a Crucial Mid-Table Battle?

• Preston’s Home Strength
  • The Lilywhites are unbeaten in their last 11 competitive matches at Deepdale, making them a tough side to overcome on home soil.
• Millwall’s Scoring Streak on the Road
  • The Lions have scored in nine of their last 11 Championship away games, proving they can find the net even when not at their best.
• A History of Stalemates
  • Four of the last seven encounters between these two sides have ended in a draw, showing how closely matched they tend to be.

Best Bet for Preston vs Millwall

A tightly contested Championship clash is on the cards as Preston North End host Millwall at Deepdale on Tuesday evening. With both teams level on 41 points, separated only by goal difference, the race for a late push towards the playoff spots is well and truly on. Seven points off the top six, neither side can afford to drop points, yet given their form and historical encounters, this could turn into a match where neither team gets exactly what they want.

Preston come into this fixture in solid shape, having lost just once in their last nine matches in all competitions. They have tightened things up defensively, keeping three consecutive clean sheets, including an impressive 0-0 draw against Burnley at the weekend. However, a cloud hangs over the squad due to the ongoing FA investigation into an alleged incident involving Milutin Osmajic and Hannibal Mejbri. While the forward remains available, distractions like these can often unsettle a team in key moments.

Millwall, on the other hand, will be looking to shake off their recent wobble. After suffering a heavy 5-1 loss against Plymouth Argyle, they managed to steady themselves with a 1-1 draw against West Bromwich Albion. However, they will be keen to return to winning ways, especially given their impressive recent record against Preston. The Lions have gone 11 matches unbeaten against the Lilywhites, a run that includes seven victories. That dominance will give them confidence, but their inconsistencies on the road still leave this contest finely balanced.

Best Bet: Draw

At BettingTips4You.com, we pride ourselves on delivering a single high-quality prediction for each match rather than overwhelming readers with multiple selections. For this encounter, our best bet is a draw, as both teams seem too evenly matched to produce a clear winner.

Preston have made themselves a difficult side to beat, especially at Deepdale, where they are unbeaten in 11 competitive matches. Their defensive resilience has been impressive, with their recent shutout against promotion-chasing Burnley proving their ability to stifle strong opposition. However, their struggles against Millwall in past meetings cannot be ignored. The visitors have had their number for years, avoiding defeat in their last 11 encounters.

Despite Millwall’s commanding record in this fixture, their own form does not suggest an easy win. Their away performances have been inconsistent, and their last two results—a heavy loss at Plymouth and a frustrating draw at home to West Brom—indicate that they are not at their sharpest. That said, they have been reliable in front of goal, scoring in nine of their last 11 away league matches, and they will back themselves to find the net against Preston.

What makes a draw even more likely is the way these two sides have matched up historically. Four of their last seven head-to-head encounters have ended all square, with both teams often cancelling each other out. Preston’s defensive stability combined with Millwall’s ability to grind out results suggests another closely fought contest where neither team can find the decisive edge.

“Preston are solid at home, Millwall are stubborn on the road, and both teams know how to frustrate each other. It’s got draw written all over it, and with neither side wanting to lose ground, a share of the spoils seems inevitable.“
— BettingTips4You.com expert Steve Harrington

Correct Score Prediction: Preston 1-1 Millwall

Both teams are likely to get on the scoresheet given their recent attacking returns, but with Preston’s defensive discipline and Millwall’s resilience, it’s hard to see either side pulling away. A 1-1 draw feels like the most logical outcome, extending Millwall’s unbeaten run against Preston but also maintaining the Lilywhites’ strong home form.

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