Two of the Championship’s London clubs face off this weekend looking to drive up the table after good runs of form of late as Millwall take on Queens Park Rangers.
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Our 3 predictions for Millwall vs Queens Park Rangers
- 1st prediction: Millwall to win or draw
- 2nd prediction: Under 2.5 goals in the match
- 3rd prediction: Both teams to score – No
1st prediction for Millwall vs Queens Park Rangers: Millwall to win or draw – 1/4
Both sides come into this game having picked up form following difficult spells; QPR are on a more extended run after a dreadful start to the campaign while Millwall started brightly before falling off, and have now picked up again. QPR come into this one off the back of their first loss in a while against Sheffield Wednesday, while Millwall are unbeaten in three under new boss Alex Neil. This is ultimately the basis for this prediction; confidence is high in South East London and The Den is famously an intimidating place to go, which will favour the home side hugely. It will be a close one, both due to form and league position, with the sides separated by a point and a place, but Millwall look as though they could edge it.
2nd prediction for Millwall vs Queens Park Rangers: Under 2.5 goals in the game – 11/25
This will likely be a close and cagey game, a typical Championship match, but it probably won’t be full of goals. Millwall’s games recently have all been close ones, with their two recent wins both by a single goal. Defeats are also close, often by a single goal, and Millwall have a handy habit of keeping themselves in games, always giving them a chance. QPR’s form has been similar, with their last three league victories by a single goal. Personnel also leads to this prediction with both sides having strong defenders such as Japhet Tanganga and Jimmy Dunne respectively, though attackers like Mihailo Ivanovic are playing well. Furthermore, with their pragmatic and often combative style of play, it’s unlikely either side will create a huge number of chances. This is a game that will likely be decided by the odd goal, and will be a fascinating encounter.
3rd prediction for Millwall vs Queens Park Rangers: Both teams to score – No – 61/100
As previously mentioned, strong defences underpin the good form both of these sides are enjoying. Millwall have conceded less than a goal a game, though their lack of goals has limited them to mid-table, and suggests this one will be a low scorer and that either they or QPR, not both, will score. QPR are similar, though not to the same extent. With both sides in mid table this won’t be a free-flowing game as they look to contain each other, with QPR looking to pull away from their opponents while Millwall look to vetake
Best odds for Millwall vs Queens Park Rangers
| Bookmaker | Millwall | Draw | Queens Park Rangers |
| MyriadPlay | 23/20 | 2/1 | 5/2 |
| Gentleman Jim | 23/20 | 21/10 | 13/5 |
| Betarno | 57/50 | 2/1 | 5/2 |
Full preview of the game: last results and head to head
Both sides come into this game in great form, looking for a positive end to the season as they look for a top-half finish after some difficult spells throughout the campaign. The two teams have gained some positive momentum going into the last three months or so of the season, and this game will be key to their ambitions. More than anything this will be a barometer of where the two sides in comparison to each other, with the teams separated by only a point and a place going into the game.
Millwall had been in a difficult run but new manager Alex Neil has had the desired effect. They’ve won two on the bounce which has seen them remove themselves from the relegation discussion towards the middle of the table. QPR have similarly brought themselves to a healthy mid-table position having been down the bottom of the table; they have lost just twice since mid-November and at one point found themselves in genuine contention for a play-off spot, whether this will materialise is unlikely. The home side come into this having beat strugglers Portsmouth 1-0, while QPR lost 2-0 to Sheffield Wednesday.
In this fixture’s past, Millwall have the upper hand. They have 34 of the 85 meetings compared to QPR’s 25, but haven’t won either of the last two. This season’s reverse fixture was a 1-1 draw, showing how close the two sides are, and how tight this game will be.
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Where to watch Millwall vs Queens Park Rangers
This is a key game in the Championship but it won’t be televised as a result of the UK 3pm blackout on football coverage. Here’s where you can watch it in person:
- Location: The Den, London, UK, SE16 3LN
- Date and time: 3pm UK Time, Saturday 1st February 2025
Probable lineups for Millwall vs Queens Park Rangers
Both sides enter this game in good form looking to climb up the table as they aim for a tophalf finish. Games are coming thick and fast after midweek fixtures so momentum will be high for both sides, along the good form. As the saying goes, you don’t change a winning team, so there will likely be minimal changes. Here’s how we think the two teams will line up:
Millwall
Line up: L Roberts, T Crama, J Tanganga, J Cooper, J Bryan, G Saville, C De Norre, D Watmore, R Bangura-Williams, A Connolly, M Ivanovic
Injuries/suspensions: C Scanlon, L Jensen (both injured)
Coach: Alex Neil
Queens Park Rangers
Line up: P Nardi, J Dunne, R Edwards, M Fox, K Paal, S Field, R Varane, K Saito, K Morgan, P Smyth, M Frey
Injuries/suspensions: J Clarke-Salter, I Chair, K Dembele, Z Celar (all injured)
Coach: Marti Cifuentes
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