Crystal Palace vs Millwall Preview, Prediction, Head-to-Head, Team News, Possible Line-ups, and Betting Tips

Peter Solomon

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3 Minutes Read
September 15, 2025

Selhurst Park is the setting for a fiery South London derby in the EFL Cup as Premier League Crystal Palace host Championship side Millwall. This fixture is renowned for its intense atmosphere and physicality, transcending the difference in divisions.

Palace will be expected to dominate possession, but they face a Millwall team known for its gritty, never-say-die attitude and potency from set-pieces. This home vs away preview analyses whether the top-flight quality will tell or if the Lions can roar and cause an upset.

Team Recent Form

Crystal Palace: WDWLL

Millwall: LDLWW

Key Stats

Crystal Palace have won their last three home matches against Millwall, keeping a clean sheet in each victory.
Millwall have failed to score in 3 of their last 5 away matches in all competitions.
The last time Millwall defeated Palace was in 2012, a 1-0 win in the Championship.

I predict the correct score will be Crystal Palace 2 – 0 Millwall. While the derby factor will ensure a competitive match, the gulf in individual quality should ultimately shine through. Crystal Palace’s Premier League sharpness and pace in attack will likely be too much for a hard-working Millwall defence to contain for the full 90 minutes. Expect Palace to control the game and secure a relatively comfortable victory without conceding.

Crystal Palace vs Millwall H2H

Crystal Palace are unbeaten in the last 5 head-to-head meetings (4W, 1D).
The last four matches at Selhurst Park have all ended in victory for Crystal Palace.
Millwall’s last win at Selhurst Park came in the old First Division back in 1989.
There have been under 2.5 goals scored in 4 of the last 5 encounters between these two teams.

Pre Game Odds

Crystal Palace Win: 4/9
Draw: 10/3
Millwall Win: 11/2

(Odds are indicative and subject to change)

Team News Home

Palace’s new manager is expected to use this cup tie to assess his wider squad. Key players like Michael Olise and Eberechi Eze may be rested, with starts for Jesurun Rak-Sakyi, Matheus França, and Jean-Philippe Mateta. Key defenders Marc Guéhi and Joachim Andersen are unlikely to be risked.

Team News Away

Millwall manager will likely field a strong, physical side to compete with their local rivals. They have a fully fit squad to choose from, with striker Kevin Nisbet leading the line. The experience of midfielder George Saville will be crucial in the engine room.