Millwall face Crystal Palace in the FA Cup on Saturday lunchtime.
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Our 3 Predictions For Crystal Palace vs Millwall FC
- 1st Prediction: Crystal Palace to win and both teams to score: yes 14/5
- 2nd Prediction: Both teams to score: yes 7/5
- 3rd Prediction: Jean-Philippe Mateta to score at any time 3/2
1st Prediction For Crystal Palace vs Millwall FC: Crystal Palace to win and both teams to score: yes 14/5
Crystal Palace are one of the most in-form sides in the Premier League at the moment as only Liverpool, Arsenal and Brentford have picked up more points in their last five league games. Therefore, it is hard to see them losing against opposition from a lower division, though it could be worth predicting both teams to score due to Millwall’s recent record in front of goal. Remarkably, the Lions have scored in each of their last nine games in all competitions and they have lost just one game in February, beating the likes of Leeds United in the process. The fact that Saturday’s game will be a South London derby should give the Millwall players an extra bit of motivation to at least try and score a goal, even if the raw quality of Crystal Palace’s attack does shine through in the end.
2nd Prediction For Crystal Palace vs Millwall FC: Both teams to score: yes 7/5
As Saturday’s match being a derby and it is a cup game, there is a fair chance that the away side might be able to pull off an upset. Therefore, making a prediction that is not directly related to the final scoreline, i.e. predicting both teams to score, may be inviting for some. As previously mentioned, Millwall have found quality and consistency in front of goal in their recent matches and the same can be said for Crystal Palace. The Eagles have scored a stunning 10 goals in their last five league games, a number bettered by only Nottingham Forest and Everton, and their underlying attacking numbers are very good too. They average the sixth-most shots on target per match of any Premier League side and they have created the ninth-most xG of any team in the top tier.
3rd Prediction For Crystal Palace vs Millwall FC: Jean-Philippe Mateta to score at any time 3/2
A key part of Crystal Palace’s midseason resurgence has been the return to form of Jean-Philippe Mateta. The Frenchman burst into life upon Oliver Glassner’s arrival in South London last season, scoring 19 times in 39 games in all competitions. After playing in the olympics this summer, Mateta endured a slow start to the season, but he has been in incredible form recently. Since the start of 2025, Mateta has scored an outstanding eight goals in nine games in all competitions, including a brace against Manchester United and goals against Chelsea and Aston Villa. When teams contending for European football like Chelsea and Villa are unable to stop the Frenchman, it seems almost inevitable that he will be able to break through the Lions’ defensive line on Saturday. The risk that accompanies this prediction is that Mateta may be rested on Saturday to give minutes to Eddie Nketiah.
Best Odds For Crystal Palace vs Millwall FC
| Bookmaker | Crystal Palace | Draw | Millwall FC |
| 10Bet | 34/100 | 71/20 | 17/2 |
| Cosmobet | 7/20 | 17/5 | 149/20 |
| Myriadplay | 3/10 | 18/5 | 8/1 |
Full Preview Of The Game: Last Results And Head-To-Head
Crystal Palace come into Saturday’s game in red-hot form having won four of their last five games in all competitions and sitting in fifth in the Premier League form table. After a slow start to the league season, Oliver Glassner’s men have found their feet and climbed into a very respectable 12th place. However, there is a seven-point gap to Brighton and Hove Albion in eighth place which could mean that Palace’s best chance for European qualification next season will come via the FA Cup. That makes this game a must-win for Glassner and his men.
Millwall head into Saturday in reasonable form as they have won two and drawn two of their last five games. One of these wins was away from home against Leeds United in the last round of the FA Cup and Alex Neil will be hoping that his side can replicate the same game plan in order to knock yet another big scalp out of the FA Cup. Millwall are six points off the playoff places in the league so a cup run will have to be balanced with any potential promotion push. But, Sheffield United were able to get to Wembley and play in the semi-finals of the FA Cup very recently, so it is well within the realms of possibility.
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Where To Watch Crystal Palace vs Millwall FC
Where can I watch the game, either on TV or in-person?
- Location: Selhurst Park, London
- Date: March 1st 2025
- TV Channel: BBC One, BBC iPlayer
Probable Lineups For Crystal Palace vs Millwall FC
What sort of side will each manager put out ahead of this clash?
Crystal Palace Lineup
- Lineup: D. Henderson, C. Richards, M, Lacroix, M. Guehi, D. Munoz, A. Wharton, W. Hughes, T. Mitchell, E. Eze, I. Sarr, J-P. Mateta
- Suspended/Injured: J. Ward, C. Riad, C. O. Doucouré (all injured)
- Coach: Oliver Glassner
Millwall Lineup
- Lineup: L. B. Jensen, W. Harding, J. Tanganga, J. Cooper, J. Bryan, C. de Norre, G. Saville, C. Neglhi, G. Honeyman, F. Azeez, J. Coburn
- Suspended/Injured: C. Scanlon, D. McNamara, M. Langstaff, M. Leonard (all injured) A. Connolly (cup-tied)
- Coach: Alex Neil
