Crystal Palace v Millwall FC preview, prediction, head-to-head, team news, possible line-ups, and betting tips

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4 Minutes Read
September 15, 2025

The fierce rivalry of South London is set for another chapter as Premier League outfit Crystal Palace welcome their Championship counterparts, Millwall FC, to Selhurst Park for what promises to be a fiery Carabao Cup tie. Derby day pride is on the line in this midweek clash, an encounter that transcends league positions and recent form. Oliver Glasner’s Eagles will be looking to assert their top-flight dominance, while Neil Harris’s Lions will be desperate to cause an upset against their bitter rivals, backed by a famously vociferous away following.

This fixture is always circled on the calendar by both sets of supporters, and this match preview will break down the key elements for bettors. While Palace’s Premier League quality makes them clear favourites on paper, the intensity and unpredictability of a derby, especially under the floodlights, means anything can happen, making for a captivating betting contest.

Crystal Palace vs Millwall Match Preview

Team Recent Form

Crystal Palace: WLDWW

Millwall FC: LWDLD

Key Stats

Derby Day Dominance: Crystal Palace are unbeaten in their last six matches against Millwall in all competitions (W4, D2).
Selhurst Park Fortress: The Eagles have kept a clean sheet in five of their last seven home games against Millwall.
Lions’ Toothless Travels: Millwall have failed to score in three of their last four away matches in all competitions this season.

I predict a hard-fought 2-0 victory for Crystal Palace. While the passion and aggression of a derby can often be a leveller, the gulf in quality between a settled Premier League side and a Championship team should ultimately prove decisive. Oliver Glasner is likely to rotate his squad, but Palace’s fringe players will still possess more technical ability and will be keen to impress. Expect Millwall to be compact, physical, and difficult to break down, but Palace’s persistence and home advantage should see them create enough clear-cut chances to secure a win and a clean sheet.

Crystal Palace vs Millwall H2H

Last Meeting: The last time these two rivals met was in the FA Cup in January 2022, where Crystal Palace came from behind to win 2-1 at The Den.
Unbeaten Streak: Millwall’s last victory against Crystal Palace came back in a Championship fixture in December 2010.
Low-Scoring Affairs: Four of the last six encounters between the two clubs have seen under 2.5 goals scored.
Palace at Home: The Eagles are unbeaten in their last three home fixtures against the Lions (W1, D2).

Pre-game Odds

Crystal Palace Win: 1.55
Draw: 4.00
Millwall FC Win: 6.00

Team News Crystal Palace

Oliver Glasner is expected to make wholesale changes from the side that featured in the Premier League on the weekend. This cup tie provides the perfect opportunity to give minutes to players on the fringes of the first team. Goalkeeper Sam Johnstone is likely to start, while the likes of James Tomkins, Naouirou Ahamada, and new signing Chadi Riad could all feature. Key attackers like Eberechi Eze and Michael Olise will almost certainly be rested, with Odsonne Édouard potentially leading the line.

Team News Millwall FC

Millwall manager Neil Harris will be without captain Shaun Hutchinson, who is still recovering from a calf strain. Given the importance of this derby to the fanbase, Harris is expected to field a strong lineup, resisting the temptation to heavily rotate. However, he may make a couple of changes to keep the squad fresh for their crucial Championship campaign. Striker Kevin Nisbet is pushing for a start after a spell on the sidelines and could be brought in to add a goal threat.