Millwall vs Watford Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | EFL Championship 2025-26

South East London gears up to host Hertfordshire-based outfit.

The Den in South East London gears up to host the matchweek 6 fixture of the EFL Championship, where Millwall will play Watford.

Millwall, led by former Sunderland and Stoke City gaffer Alex Neil, will be looking forward to clinching the third win of the campaign. The Lions recently bowed out of the Carabao Cup after going down to Crystal Palace in a penalty shoot-out. A win in the next game can propel them to the sixth spot.

The Hornets recently appointed former Real Valladolid coach Paulo Pezzolano as their new gaffer. After a ten-man Watford kick-started their season with a win over QPR, there were high hopes for them. But the happiness was short-lived.

They went on to succumb to defeats against Blackburn Rovers and drew games against Swansea City and Southampton recently.

Kick-off:

• Location: London, England
• Stadium: The Den
• Date: Tuesday, September 23
• Kick-off Time: 12:30 a.m. IST
• Referee: Joshua Smith
• VAR: In use

We return to The Den next week! 🏰 pic.twitter.com/Fp6BUJjdr7

— Millwall FC (@MillwallFC) September 17, 2025

Players to Watch

Ryan Leonard (Millwall)

The 33-year-old English midfielder has plied his trade with teams like Plymouth Argyle and Sheffield United before being loaned to Millwall in 2018. After an impressive performance, he permanently signed and found his new home in South London. Since 2019, he has made over a century of appearances for the Lions.

Mousa Sissoko (Watford)

The veteran French midfielder was part of the famous Tottenham Hotspur side that made it to the finals of the UEFA Champions League in 2019. After donning jerseys of teams like Newcastle United and Nantes, he returned to Vicarage Road for his second stint with Watford FC.

Match Facts

• The match will take place at the Den.
• Millwall have won two out of their five games.
• Watford are coming after a defeat to Blackburn.

Millwall vs Watford: Betting Tips and Odds

• Match to end in a draw
• Sissoko to score first
• Millwall 1-1 Watford

Injury and Team News

Millwall will miss out on the services of Lukas Jensen.

Meanwhile, Watford are set to miss Caleb Willey in the next game.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 51

Milwall won: 21

Watford won: 22

Draws: 08

Predicted Lineups

Millwall predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Benda (GK); Leonard, Crama, Cooper, Bryan; Neghli, Luongo, Cundle, Emakhu; Ivanovic, Coburn

Watford predicted lineup (3-5-2)

Selvik (GK); Keben, Pollock, Petris; Alleyne, Sissoko, Kyprianou, Vata, Baah; Kjerrumgaard, Doumbia

Match Prediction

Both teams are equally poised to win this game. Looking at the quality and form of both teams, we expect the game to end in a 1-1 draw.

Prediction: Millwall 1-1 Watford

Telecast Details

India: FanCode

USA: CBS Sports Network

UK: Sky Sports TV, Sky Sports+

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