Two surprising Championship high-flyers face off this midweek in a fixture both will be looking to win to sustain their promotion ambitions.
Our 3 predictions for Millwall vs Stoke City
- 1st prediction: Final result to be a draw
- 2nd prediction: Under 2.5 goals in the game
- 3rd prediction: Both teams to score – No
1st prediction for Millwall vs Stoke City: Final result to be a draw – 9/4
This is a huge game at the top of the table between two sides arguably punching above their weight. Stoke have languished in lower-mid table for years but have looked resurgent under Mark Robins, who has them in with a genuine shot of promotion. Millwall, on the other hand, have started the season with the form they couldn’t consistently find last term and will hope to keep it up. For both sides, their form has come as a result of being hard to beat and having a strong back line, which will inform all three predictions. While Stoke have the higher league position, The Den is a notoriously tough place to visit and a scrappy game is likely. With this in mind, it is likely to be a close game with virtually nothing to separate the two teams.
2nd prediction for Millwall vs Stoke City: Under 2.5 goals in the game – 8/13
This is likely to be an incredibly close game with one goal likely to settle it in either team’s favour. Both sides find themselves in a rich vein of form with plenty of momentum, with defensive quality the key. Millwall have struggled more at the back, actually having a negative goal difference here, but their home advantage and probable defensive tactics will make things difficult. Stoke have the strongest defence in the league with only 6 conceded. This will be the basis of their approach for the game, and will hope for something on the break or at a set piece. All the factors point towards a low scorer ad a cagey encounter, making for a fascinating midweek match-up.
3rd prediction for Millwall vs Stoke City: Both teams to score – No – 5/6
This is a prediction which leads on from the previous one. Stoke look unbelievable in defence while being a bit hit and miss up front at times, while Crewe are good if unremarkable in both departments. The home side have the advantage of one of the most intimidating crowds in the EFL and that factor, coupled with it being a midweek game, may hit Stoke hard. They will hope for an early goal and to hold out for the rest of the game, and will use the crowd to their advantage. The away side started the season well but have dropped off slightly though a win in their last game could mean a resurgence. They will hope to get another win here but if they do it will likely be by a single goal. Overall, don’t expect a high-scoring classic, but it should be a great game regardless.
Best odds for Millwall vs Stoke City
| Bookmaker | Millwall | Draw | Stoke City |
| NRGBet Sports | 6/5 | 9/4 | 9/4 |
| Bet442 Sport | 5/4 | 11/5 | 9/4 |
| 7bet Sports | 11/9 | 9/4 | 9/4 |
Full preview of the game: last results and head to head
This is a massive game at this stage of the season. Both sides are arguably punching above their weight and will want to stay towards the top of the table, so a win here is crucial. A Millwall win would see them well into the play-off picture while a Stoke victory would be key in their automatic promotion push. Taking form into account, Millwall are flying while Stoke are a bit more inconsistent despite a win against Wrexham on Saturday. All things considered, this is a fascinating match up.
Where to watch MK Dons vs Crewe Alexandra
This is a huge game as both sides look to achieve their ambitions for the season. Here’s where to watch it:
- Location: The Den, London, UK, SE16 3LN
- Date and time: 7:45pm UK time, Tuesday 21st October 2025
Probable lineups for Millwall vs Stoke City
This is an interesting game in terms of team selection. Both sides have had good starts and will want to push on as the season intensifies. This is a key game for this time of the season and both sides will treat it as such and put out strong teams. Here’s how we think they’ll line up.
Millwall
Line up: M Crcombe, R Leonard, T Crama, J Cooper, Z Sturge, B Mitchell, M Luongo, F Azeez, W Smallbone, T Ballo, M Ivanovic
Injuries/suspensions: L Jensen, D McNamara (injured)
Coach: Alex Neil
Stoke City
Line up: V Johansson, J Tchamadeu, A Phillips, B Wilmot, A Cresswell, T Seko, D Rigo, M Manhoef, L Baker, S Thomas, D Mubama
Injuries/suspensions: B Lawal (injured)
Coach: Mark Robins
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