Get our Millwall vs West Ham prediction, betting tips, lineups, and odds ahead of Saturday's fierce English Championship London derby clash at The Den.
Millwall vs West Ham Match Summary
Competition | English Championship |
|---|---|
Match Date | Saturday 19 September 2026 |
Match Time | 12:30 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | The Den, London |
Broadcast (TV / Streaming / Radio / Bookmaker Streaming) | ITV 1 (UK) |
A south London derby with real edge, as Millwall host West Ham at a sold-out Den. Anyone weighing up a Millwall vs West Ham prediction has to start with the visitors' scorching form.
Millwall sit 11th in the table under Alex Neil, and a brutal injury list has left the Lions scrapping. They have won just one of their last six in all competitions.
West Ham arrive top of the table under Nuno Espirito Santo, brimming with confidence. The Hammers have racked up four straight Championship wins, scoring 16 goals across that run.
Meetings between these two are split down the middle across the last six, with two home wins, two draws and two away wins. Expect another fiery afternoon at The Den.
Millwall vs West Ham Form
Millwall come in stuttering, with just one win from their last six outings in all competitions. Alex Neil's side were beaten 3-1 at Blackburn last time out, undone by Dapo Afolayan, and their goals have been leaking. There have been over 2.5 goals in each of Millwall's last six Championship matches. Lyndon Dykes remains their obvious focal point up front, having scored in three of his last three league appearances.
West Ham are flying, top of the table on the back of four straight Championship wins with 16 goals scored. They did lose 3-2 to Fulham in the Carabao Cup in midweek, but the league form is relentless. The Hammers have scored 3+ goals in four of their last four Championship games. Jarrod Bowen leads the charge, attempting 3+ shots in seven of his last seven league outings.
Millwall vs West Ham Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
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), R. Esse (Injured/out), M. Luongo (Injured/doubtful)
West Ham: J. Veltman (Injured/out), T. Soucek (Injured/doubtful)
Millwall
The Lions' injury list is enormous heading into gameweek eight, with Romain Esse the latest casualty and ruled out until after the international break. Yanis Issoufou is expected to come in out wide to fill that gap, while Mihailo Ivanovic, Alex Doughty and Luke Cundle are among the lengthy list of absentees. Massimo Luongo is also rated unfit.
West Ham
West Ham are in far healthier shape, with Joel Veltman ruled out and Tomas Soucek unfit. Soucek is close to a first-team return after resuming training, though this fixture is expected to come too soon. Kyle Walker-Peters is set to be recalled at right-back, the likely lone change to the side that hammered Wrexham.
Millwall vs West Ham Predicted Lineup
Millwall
Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Crocombe; Osei-Tutu, Cooper, Taylor, Sturge; Metcalfe, Mazou-Sacko; Arconte, Neghli, Issoufou; Dykes
West Ham
Formation: 4-4-1-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Hermansen; Walker-Peters, Kilman, Mavropanos, Morato; Bowen, Engels, Mukasa, Solomon; Piroe; Castellanos
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Millwall vs West Ham Key Stats & Match Facts
West Ham have scored at least 2 goals in 16 of their last 19 Championship matches.
There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 8 of West Ham's last 9 Championship games.
There have been over 2.5 goals scored in each of Millwall's last 6 Championship games.
West Ham have had 7+ shots on target in three of their last three Championship matches.
Konstantinos Mavropanos has scored in three of their last four Championship appearances.
Millwall vs West Ham Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: This one points firmly the way of the visitors. West Ham are top of the table, unbeaten in four Championship games and banging in goals, while a ravaged Millwall side have won once in six. The Hammers are clear favourites at 8/11 with AK Bets, and our projected scoreline is a 3-0 away win. These are the standout Millwall vs West Ham best bets.
Best Bets
Back Jarrod Bowen to register Over 3.5 Shots in the Player Shots market. West Ham enter this derby as strong favourites, averaging close to 16 shots a game, and Bowen is the man they run everything through. He has attempted 3+ shots in each of his last seven Championship outings, making this line well within his range.
Back Jenson Metcalfe to register Over 2.5 Tackles in the Player Tackles market. With the Hammers set to dominate the ball and camp in Millwall's half, Metcalfe will be busy in the engine room all afternoon. The defensive midfielder is projected a 60% implied probability of racking up at least three tackles as the Lions defend for long spells.
Millwall vs West Ham Bet Builder
Our four-leg Millwall vs West Ham bet builder tips lean into West Ham's firepower: Jarrod Bowen Over 2.5 Shots, Lyndon Dykes to score anytime, Bowen Over 1.5 Shots on Target, and Over 2.5 Total Away Goals.
Bowen is a shot machine right now, attempting 3+ shots in seven of his last seven Championship appearances, so Over 2.5 shots looks a comfortable opener for the leg.
Dykes is Millwall's one reliable outlet, having scored in each of his last three Championship appearances, so backing him to find the net anytime makes plenty of sense.
Back to Bowen for the third leg, with the winger recording 2+ shots on target in each of his last four Championship outings, comfortably clearing this 1.5 line.
West Ham cap it off with the goals leg, having scored 3+ in each of their last four Championship matches, so Over 2.5 away goals fits the run perfectly.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 20/1 and is as short as 12/1 elsewhere.
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Millwall vs West Ham Talking Points
The Den will be bouncing for this one, a complete sell-out for a derby that always carries needle. Nuno Espirito Santo has stressed his players must embrace the atmosphere and stay defensively resilient in a hostile setting, and the away success rate stands at 4 from the last 10 in the win market. For Millwall, captain Jake Cooper takes centre stage, with his matchday programme cover marking his rise to third on the club's all-time appearance list. The Lions lean on his aerial presence and counter attacks, but with the injury list stretched thin, containing Bowen and a rampant West Ham front line looks a tall order.
Millwall vs West Ham Predictions FAQs
When is the Millwall vs West Ham English Championship game?
The match kicks off at 12:30 UK time on Saturday 19 September 2026.
Where is Millwall vs West Ham being played?
The match will take place at The Den in London.
Where can I watch Millwall vs West Ham?
The match will be broadcast live on ITV 1 in the UK.
What competition is Millwall vs West Ham in?
Millwall vs West Ham is an English Championship fixture.
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