Read our Middlesbrough vs Millwall prediction with betting tips, latest odds, and probable lineups as the two sides clash in the English Championship.
Middlesbrough vs Millwall Match Summary
Competition | English Championship |
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Match Date | Tuesday 15 September 2026 |
Match Time | 19:45 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Riverside Stadium |
There is a real gulf in mood as Middlesbrough host Millwall at the Riverside Stadium on Tuesday night, with both sides having eyed promotion from the Championship this season.
Middlesbrough sit inside the top five and are flying, having taken 10 points from the last 12 available. A win here would send them to the summit of the table.
Millwall arrive on Teesside in poor shape, beaten in four of their last five outings in all competitions and short of bodies, with a lengthy list of players unavailable for the trip.
The stakes are clear. Boro can go top with three points, while a stubborn Millwall need to arrest a worrying slide before it becomes a genuine problem.
Middlesbrough vs Millwall Form
Boro are humming, ranked third for form and fifth in the table, with 10 points from the last 12. They edged Norwich 4-3 at the Riverside, Sebastian Berhalter grabbing two and Ashley Phillips settling it in stoppage time. Will Lankshear leads the line, having attempted 3+ shots in five of his last six Championship outings.
Millwall are struggling, sitting 13th and ranked 12th for form after losing four of their last five in all competitions. Lyndon Dykes remains their main threat up top, having netted in two of his last three Championship appearances, and he will need to be at his sharpest on a tough night at the Riverside.
Middlesbrough vs Millwall Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Middlesbrough: A. Bangura (Injured/out)
Millwall: C. D. Norre (Injured/out), M. Servais (Injured/out), T. Crama (Injured/out), M. Ivanovic (Injured/out), A. Doughty (Injured/out), L. Cundle (Injured/out), J. Coburn (Injured/out), R. Leonard (Injured/out), L. Jensen (Injured/out), K. Lisbie (Injured/out), M. Luongo (Unfit)
Middlesbrough
Amario Cozier-Duberry and Tommy Conway should both start again after impressing against Norwich at the weekend. Ashley Phillips could step into the Middlesbrough back four on Tuesday night, while Alfie Jones is expected to be available after picking up a knock in midweek. Only Anfernee Bangura is sidelined.
Millwall
Mark Sykes returned from the injury list at the weekend, but Millwall still have a huge crop of players unavailable, with 11 names ruled out. Under those conditions, no changes are expected to the visiting side for the trip to Teesside.
Middlesbrough vs Millwall Predicted Lineup
Middlesbrough
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: Vítek; Borges, Phillips, Malanda, Brittain; Berhalter, Morris; Conway, McGree, Cozier-Duberry; Lankshear
Millwall
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: Crocombe; Sturge, Cooper, Taylor, Osei-Tutu; Metcalfe, Mazou-Sacko; Arconte, Neghli, Esse; Dykes
Middlesbrough vs Millwall Key Stats & Match Facts
There have been over 2.5 goals in Millwall's last five Championship games, with 3+ goals scored in five of their last five.
Will Lankshear has attempted 3+ shots in five of his last six Championship appearances.
There have been 27+ shots taken in five of Middlesbrough's last six Championship matches.
Lyndon Dykes has scored in two of his last three Championship appearances.
Jenson Metcalfe has been carded in two of his last three Championship appearances and committed 3+ fouls in four of his last six.
Middlesbrough vs Millwall Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: Everything points to a home win here. Boro are in fine nick, they are at home, and they face a Millwall side with 11 players missing. Our prediction is a 2-0 Middlesbrough win.
Best Bets
Tommy Conway to register over 2.5 shots against Millwall. With Middlesbrough strong home favourites against an injury-hit visiting defence, Conway is primed to lead the line after his weekend showing. The engine room should feed him plenty, and he is a heavy favourite in the shots market to test Crocombe repeatedly.
Amario Cozier-Duberry to score anytime against Millwall. Fresh off a standout display against Norwich, Cozier-Duberry looks set to keep his spot on the wing and features heavily in this Boro attack. Against Millwall's makeshift back line, he carries a genuine goal threat cutting in from the right.
Middlesbrough vs Millwall Bet Builder
Our four-leg bet builder backs Will Lankshear over 2.5 shots, Jenson Metcalfe to be carded, Lyndon Dykes anytime goalscorer and over 2.5 goals in the match.
Lankshear is the obvious focal point of the Boro attack, and he has attempted 3+ shots in five of his last six Championship appearances, so clearing 2.5 shots looks well within range.
Metcalfe is a booking waiting to happen, carded in two of his last three Championship games and committing 3+ fouls in four of his last six as Millwall's holding midfielder.
Dykes is the one Millwall man carrying a real goal threat, having found the net in his last two out of three Championship outings. He will need little invitation against a Boro side keen to push forward.
The over 2.5 goals leg is well supported too, with 3+ goals scored in five of Millwall's last five Championship matches ahead of this trip.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 22/1 and is as short as 22/1 elsewhere.
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Middlesbrough vs Millwall Talking Points
The Riverside is quickly becoming a fortress, and much of that is down to Will Lankshear, who completed a permanent move from Tottenham in the summer on a five-year deal and now spearheads a Boro attack full of confidence. The comeback against Norwich, when Ashley Phillips popped up with a 91st-minute winner to seal a 4-3 thriller, summed up their spirit. Millwall, by contrast, are firefighting. A threadbare squad and a run of four defeats in five means Lyndon Dykes is carrying too much of the load, and even his penalty at Blackburn could not stop the rot. If Boro start quickly, this could get away from the visitors.
Middlesbrough vs Millwall Predictions FAQs
When is the Middlesbrough vs Millwall English Championship game?
The match takes place on Tuesday 15 September 2026, kicking off at 19:45 UK time.
Where is Middlesbrough vs Millwall being played?
The match is being played at Riverside Stadium.
What competition is Middlesbrough vs Millwall in?
Middlesbrough vs Millwall is an English Championship fixture.
Who is favoured to win Middlesbrough vs Millwall?
Middlesbrough are strong favourites, with the model giving them a 63.35% win probability against a Millwall side ravaged by injuries.
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