Millwall vs Oxford United Prediction

This New Year’s Day Championship action sees Oxford United make the trip to face Millwall at The Den. It is a crucial match for the away side as they need to capitalise on the run of form they are on to help escape the bottom half of the table.

Key Stats

• Millwall have scored 2 goals in their last 5 matches whereas Oxford United have scored 6 goals in their last 5 matches
• Oxford United are ranked 2nd in the Championship for interceptions per 90 (10.3)
• Millwall are ranked 1st in the Championship for successful tackles per 90 (12.7)

Team Previews, Form and Standout Players

Despite being lower down in the Championship standings, it is actually Oxford United that come into this game in the better form. They have achieved consecutive victories against Cardiff City and Plymouth Argyle, keeping a clean sheet in the latter as well. Millwall have won once in their last five and head into this home match after a goalless stalemate away against Frank Lampard’s Coventry City. They did pickup their only win from those five games at home so that could be a good omen for them this New Year’s Day.

Millwall Preview

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Predicted Line-Up: Lukas Jensen; Joe Bryan, Murray Wallace, Japhet Tanganga, Ryan Leonard; George Saville, Casper de Nore; Femi Azeez, George Honeyman, Romain Esse; Macaulay Langstaff

Millwall have had a decent start to the campaign, finding themselves mid-table in what has been almost half the season already. After 23 games they sit in 13th place with seven wins, eight losses and eight draws. Those matches have left them with 29 points, sharing that tally with Preston North End but it is goal difference that is the key factor in them not being lower down the table. Providing six goal contributions for The Lions so far this season has been Duncan Watmore. He started the season well but has since seen his minutes slowly decrease curtesy of the up and coming talents of wingers Femi Azeez and Romain Esse. Between the two of them, they have netted five goals and registered four assists. Esse especially has been producing some lovely displays of pace and trickery. The partnership of himself and Azeez could both be vital in Millwall’s plans to earn three points and shoot up the table come the full time whistle this New Year’s Day.

Oxford United Preview

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Predicted Line-Up: Jamie Cumming; Greg Leigh, Ciaron Brown, Elliott Moore (c), Sam Long; Cameron Brannagan, Will Vaulks; Tyler Goodrham, Rúben Rodrigues, Przemyslaw Placheta; Mark Harris

Unlike their opponents, Oxford United have had a bit of a poor season, finding themselves in the bottom half of the league as of late, just two points off the relegation zone. After 23 games they sit in 20th place with six wins, 11 losses and six draws. Those matches have left them with 24 points, a single point behind both Luton Town and Stoke City. A win with results going their way and Oxford could climb slightly higher and take 16th spot but they face a tough challenge in mid-table side Millwall. In the goals for The U’s has been striker Mark Harris. The Welshman has put his name upon the scoresheet five times this season from 23 matches he’s featured in, matching his opponent’s best scorer but in slightly more games. He could more than well be key in United’s efforts of grabbing all three points against Millwall on New Year’s Day.

Head To Head Stats: Millwall vs Oxford United

Apart from their clash earlier on this season, the last time that these sides played each other was back in 2019, five years ago in the Carabao Cup. Unfortunately, that won’t give much indication as to who the winner of this Wednesday's match will be but it should be an exciting game nonetheless.

Betting Tips For Millwall vs Oxford United

Both sides have shown that they play very defensive football, as per their interception and tackling statistics. This should lead to a struggle breaking each other down but with Oxford potentially just edging out a victory.

For that reason, our betting experts have gone with Oxford United Double Chance as our best value tip for this game.

Odds of 11/10 mean that a £10 bet has the potential to return up to £21.40 in this match.

(odds subject to change)

Final Prediction: Millwall vs Oxford United

Millwall 0-1 Oxford United