Preston vs Millwall Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & Odds

Preston vs Millwall Game Preview

Preston vs Millwall at Deepdale is Graham Alexander's first game in charge of Preston. It's a homecoming for a man who made over 400 appearances for the club as a player.

Alexander inherits a side sitting 23rd in the Championship standings that struggles to protect leads. The Preston vs Millwall betting odds price the hosts at +200 with Bet365.

Millwall arrive in 11th place and are the favorites at +138 with Coral on the moneyline. Alex Neil, a former Preston manager, brings them back to Deepdale.

History leans hard toward the visitors. Millwall are undefeated in their last 14 games against Preston in all competitions, and Preston badly need a result to start climbing.

Preston vs Millwall Recent Results

Preston have one win from eight league outings, and that slump is what cost the previous regime. Johnny Kenny offered a bright spot, his first-half brace earning a tie at QPR. Their games stay open, too, with over 2.5 goals in 9 of Preston's last 11 Championship games.

Millwall are winless in four in all competitions, and the latest one stung. They were heading for a derby win over arch-rivals West Ham before a late collapse cost them the victory. Lyndon Dykes carries the attack, but the back line leaks, with Millwall conceding at least 2 goals in 5 of their last 6 Championship games.

Preston vs Millwall Lineups & Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

Preston: A. McCann (Injured/out), Lewis Gibson (Injured/doubtful), Caleb Wiley (Injured/doubtful), Brad Potts (Injured/out)

Millwall: C. D. Norre (Injured/out), Mathias Servais (Injured/out), T. Crama (Injured/out), Mihailo Ivanovic (Injured/out), L. Cundle (Injured/out), J. Coburn (Injured/out), R. Leonard (Injured/out), L. Jensen (Injured/out), Romain Esse (Injured/out), M. Luongo (Injured/out)

Preston

Lewis Gibson and Caleb Wiley should both return to action this weekend, which is a timely lift for a shaky back line. Expect new boss Graham Alexander to use a 3-4-2-1 system, similar to the one he deployed at Bradford, while A. McCann and Brad Potts stay sidelined.

Millwall

Millwall's injury list is long, and Mathias Servais picked up a fresh injury during the international break. The good news is that Alfie Doughty and Kyrell Lisbie both returned to action before the break. Lisbie could replace Mark Sykes on the right, the key call in the Preston vs Millwall lineups.

Preston vs Millwall Predicted Lineup

Preston

Formation: 3-4-2-1 (probable)

Predicted Starting Lineup: Probable XI: D. Iversen; A. Hughes, J. Storey, L. Gibson; C. Wiley, L. Leroy, J. Thompson, S. Mills; C. Lang, A. Devine; J. Kenny

Millwall

Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)

Predicted Starting Lineup: Probable XI: F. Marschall; Z. Sturge, J. Cooper, C. Taylor, J. Osei-Tutu; J. Metcalfe, D. Mazou-Sacko; C. Neghli, T. Arconte, K. Lisbie; L. Dykes

Preston vs Millwall Key Stats & Game Facts

• Millwall have received 2+ cards in 5 of their last 5 games vs Preston in the Championship.
• There have been 29+ shots taken in 3 of Millwall's last 3 games in the Championship.
• Lyndon Dykes has scored or assisted in 4 of his last 4 Championship appearances.
• Jenson Metcalfe has committed 3+ fouls in 5 of his last 8 Championship appearances.
• Both teams have scored in 5 of the last 6 meetings between Preston and Millwall in the Championship.

Preston vs Millwall Prediction & Best Picks

Our Prediction

Our Preston vs Millwall prediction is a Millwall win. Our numbers give the visitors a 43% win probability, and the matchup explains why. Millwall thrive on counter attacks and attacking set pieces, while Preston struggle to defend set pieces and hold onto leads. Lyndon Dykes gives Millwall a reliable focal point up top, and a Preston side breaking in a new manager has not won any of the previous meetings between these clubs.

Best Picks

Millwall to win at Preston on the Moneyline. They are the model's favorites and are unbeaten in their last 14 meetings with Preston. This is a Moneyline play and the first of our Preston vs Millwall best picks. Millwall sit 11th while Preston are stuck near the foot of the standings with a new manager and doubts in defense. That 14-game unbeaten run against Preston covers all competitions, so history backs the visitors as well.

Over 2.5 goals in the Total Goals Over/Under market. The model projects 2.56 goals. That projected total sits just above the number needed for this pick to cash, and both sides play messy, open soccer. Millwall have cleared it in each of their last 7 Championship outings. The one red flag: Preston's home games against Millwall have gone under that mark in 6 of their last 7 in all competitions.

Preston vs Millwall Same Game Parlay

Our Preston vs Millwall same game parlay picks stack three legs on Millwall's attack: Lyndon Dykes to score, Over 3.5 goals and Camiel Neghli to land a shot on target.

Lyndon Dykes in the Anytime Goalscorer market. He has scored in 3 of his last 4 Championship appearances and leads the line against a Preston defense full of doubts.

Over 3.5 goals for the game. There have been 4+ goals scored in 4 of Millwall's last 4 Championship games, and it's +213 with Betfair Sportsbook on its own.

Camiel Neghli Over 0.5 in the Player Shots On Target market. He has recorded 1+ shots on target in 4 of his last 4 Championship appearances.

That completes the slip. Every leg leans on Millwall's attack.

At the time of writing, this Same Game Parlay pays a best price of +800 and is as short as +550 elsewhere. That's a difference in potential winnings of $25 from best to worst price.

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Same Game Parlay odds correct at time of publishing.

Preston vs Millwall Talking Points

Graham Alexander's debut is the headline. Preston appointed him on September 28, 2026, with Chris Lucketti as his assistant, to replace Paul Heckingbottom. He arrives from Bradford, whom he guided to promotion from League Two and left top of League One. He has made mentality the theme of his first week, saying: "Anything other than your utmost preparation mentally [and] physically is going to weaken you and we don't want to be weak." The subplot is Alex Neil, a former Preston boss, bringing a direct Millwall side built on counter attacks and set pieces into a stadium he knows well.

Preston vs Millwall Predictions FAQs

When is the Preston vs Millwall English Championship game?

The game is scheduled for Saturday, October 10, 2026, kicking off at 10:00 AM ET / 7:00 AM PT.

Where is Preston vs Millwall being played?

The game is being played at Deepdale in Preston.

What are the projected starting lineups for Preston vs Millwall?

Preston are projected to line up with Iversen, Hughes, Storey, Gibson, Wiley, Leroy, Thompson, Mills, Lang, Devine, and Kenny. Millwall are expected to field Marschall, Sturge, Cooper, Taylor, Osei-Tutu, Metcalfe, Mazou-Sacko, Neghli, Arconte, Lisbie, and Dykes.

What is the score prediction for Preston vs Millwall?

Our prediction for this English Championship matchup is a Millwall win, with the visitors the favorites on the moneyline.

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