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Championship: Millwall vs Preston – Betting preview

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Ace Football team offers the Championship round 29 match preview for Millwall and Preston who meet up on Saturday. The pre-match analysis includes the latest fixture stats and facts and a free betting tip for our readers.

When Preston come to the Den for the Championship match on Saturday, Millwall will be hoping to leverage their home advantage.

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Form: Millwall vs Preston

Millwall Form

Millwall endured a tough spell in their previous three matches, which brought three defeats. They lost 2-3 against Leicester, before Middlesbrough won 1-3, while Queens Park Rangers claimed all three points in a 2-0 win. The Lions only pulled off two wins from a possible six in recent Championship matches on home soil. Of the remaining four matches, they drew two and lost two, as they scored six and conceded eight goals.

Preston Form

It is all or nothing with Preston, who only triumphed once in their previous three outings. They were defeated 4-0 against Chelsea, before beating Bristol City 2-0. Unable to build on that, they lost 2-1 against Leeds. Preston managed to win just once in their past six away games in the Championship. On top of winning once they also drew one as well as losing four, while scoring 11 times and letting in five.

Betting facts for Millwall and Preston

Here are some fun facts that could come in handy when betting on the upcoming match between Millwall and Preston. The facts are based on the data from matches played across all tournaments.

  • In 12 of the last 14 Millwall home matches in the Championship, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 8 of the last 10 Millwall matches in the Championship, the sum of goals was under 2.5
  • Millwall have not won 9 of the last 11 home matches
  • In 8 of the last 10 Millwall matches in the Championship, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • Millwall have not won 8 of the last 10 home matches in the Championship
  • Preston have conceded in 22 of the last 24 matches
  • Preston have conceded in 21 of the last 23 matches in the Championship
  • Preston have lost the last 4 away matches in a row while scoring less than 1.5 goals
  • Preston have lost 6 of the last 8 matches while scoring less than 1.5 goals
  • Preston have conceded in 11 of the last 12 away matches

Players in form: Millwall vs Preston

Tom Bradshaw is the most prolific Championship marksman for the home team, scoring twice recently. Preston look to Will Keane, hoping he can add to his current total of four Championship goals in his latest games.

Full-time result

Millwall have not lost to Preston in nine consecutive meetings. The Lions won two of the previous 10 home matches across all tournaments, drawing three and losing five as well. Preston won two from a possible 10 away from home, as they also drew one and lost seven in this run.

Both teams to score

Millwall scored first in seven of their last ten home games. Curiously, Preston only scored the opening goal of the match in three of the last ten away games. Millwall managed three wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches across all tournaments. The Lions have also scored in four consecutive league meetings with Preston.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in three of Millwall’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of one goal during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in six of the last ten outings for Preston, who managed to score one time in those matches.

Suggested bet: Millwall vs Preston

To summarize, the upcoming Championship clash seems to be a good opportunity to place some bets. Taking into account the stats and facts for Millwall vs Preston mentioned in this article, we are offering a free betting tip below.

Millwall vs Preston: Who wins the game?

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