Millwall vs Newcastle prediction, betting tips, odds and probable lineups. Explore top betting angles and team news ahead of this English League Cup tie.
Millwall vs Newcastle Match Summary
Competition | English League Cup |
|---|---|
Match Date | Tuesday 8 September 2026 |
Match Time | 20:00 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | The Den, London |
Broadcast (TV / Streaming / Radio / Bookmaker Streaming) | Sky Sports Main Event |
The League Cup third round throws up a proper test of pecking order as Championship Millwall host Premier League Newcastle at The Den, with a place in the round of 16 the reward.
The Lions arrive in fine fettle, having thumped newly-promoted Bolton 4-0 at home, plundering three goals inside the final 10 minutes to make light work of the Championship clash.
Newcastle roll in unbeaten across all competitions this season, having recovered from a two-goal hole to draw 2-2 with Bournemouth in the Premier League immediately before this cup tie.
This is a straight knockout with everything on the line, and Millwall vs Newcastle pits a stubborn home side against Premier League firepower for one spot in the next round.
Millwall vs Newcastle Form
Millwall dominated newly-promoted Bolton at the weekend, scoring three times in the final 10 minutes to seal a 4-0 win at The Den. Before that, the injury-hit Lions had suffered back-to-back league defeats following a three-match winning streak to open the campaign. Lyndon Dykes leads the line, with youngster Yanis Issoufou pushing for a full debut here.
Newcastle are unbeaten in all competitions this season, with two wins and two draws from their four competitive outings. They overturned an early 2-0 deficit last time out, with Harvey Barnes and Jacob Ramsey on target to rescue a point on home turf. Yoane Wissa spearheads a frontline that carries genuine Premier League menace in this tie.
Millwall vs Newcastle Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Millwall: C. D. Norre (Injured/out), J. Coburn (Injured/out), M. Luongo (Injured/out), M. Ivanovic (Injured/out), R. Leonard (Injured/out), T. Crama (Injured/out), M. Servais (Injured/out), J. Metcalfe (Suspended)
Newcastle: W. Osula (Injured/out), Joelinton (Injured/out), D. Burn (Injured/out)
Millwall
Jenson Metcalfe is serving a three-match ban for violent conduct, so expect Daniel Kelly to slot into the starting XI on Tuesday night. Millwall are without a lengthy list of injured players, and amid the reshuffle Yanis Issoufou could earn his full debut for the club.
Newcastle
Will Osula is one of three confirmed absentees in the Newcastle camp for this cup tie, alongside Joelinton and Dan Burn. Fabian Schar and Tino Livramento could both step into the Newcastle backline as the visitors juggle their defensive options.
Millwall vs Newcastle Predicted Lineup
Millwall
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: Crocombe; Sturge, Cooper, Taylor, Osei-Tutu; Mazou-Sacko, Kelly; Issoufou, Arconte, Neghli; Dykes
Newcastle
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: Hornicek; Hall, Schar, Thiaw, Livramento; Ramsey, Gonzalez; Barnes, Willock, Murphy; Wissa
Millwall vs Newcastle Key Stats & Match Facts
Millwall thrashed Bolton 4-0 at The Den last time out, scoring three times in the final 10 minutes.
Newcastle are unbeaten in all competitions this season, with two wins and two draws from four outings.
The visitors fought back from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 in their most recent Premier League fixture.
Millwall are missing seven players through injury, with Jenson Metcalfe also suspended.
Newcastle have three confirmed absentees in Will Osula, Joelinton and Dan Burn.
Millwall vs Newcastle Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: The gulf in quality tells here. Newcastle carry too much firepower for a Millwall side stretched thin by injuries and a suspension, and we fancy the Premier League visitors to progress. Our prediction is a 2-0 win for Newcastle.
Best Bets
Yoane Wissa to score anytime in 90 minutes. Leading the line through the middle for Premier League Newcastle, Wissa faces Championship opposition shorn of key defensive personnel, and he looks the most likely name to find the net in this one.
Both teams to score in normal time. Millwall's home cup atmosphere and Newcastle's rotated backline should open the door for goals at both ends, with the Lions' frontline capable of testing a reshuffled visiting defence.
Millwall vs Newcastle Bet Builder
This four-leg bet builder backs Newcastle to win, Yoane Wissa to score anytime, both teams to score, and Zak Sturge to be shown a card at The Den.
Newcastle's Premier League class should tell against a Millwall side missing a raft of players, making the visitors a sensible anchor to advance in this cup tie.
Wissa leads the Newcastle attack through the middle, and against a depleted Championship defence the striker looks well placed to get on the scoresheet.
Cup knockouts often deliver goals at both ends, and with Millwall's home crowd behind them and Newcastle rotating at the back, both teams scoring appeals.
Zak Sturge faces a demanding assignment down the flank against Premier League attacking threats, and a defender under that kind of pressure is a fair shout for a booking.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 18/1 and is as short as 9/1 elsewhere.
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Millwall vs Newcastle Talking Points
Newcastle booked their spot here by seeing off West Bromwich Albion 3-2 in the second round, and they arrive on the back of a spirited 2-2 recovery against Bournemouth. Those defensive lapses in that draw prompted an internal squad review, so how the reshuffled backline holds up against Millwall will be the story. The Lions, buoyant after hammering Bolton 4-0, will smell an upset against a side juggling absences and rotation.
Millwall vs Newcastle Predictions FAQs
When is the Millwall vs Newcastle English League Cup game?
Millwall vs Newcastle kicks off at 20:00 UK time on Tuesday 8 September 2026.
Where is Millwall vs Newcastle being played?
The match is being played at The Den in London.
Where can I watch Millwall vs Newcastle?
You can watch Millwall vs Newcastle live on Sky Sports Main Event.
What competition is Millwall vs Newcastle in?
Millwall vs Newcastle is taking place in the English League Cup.
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