- Stoke have failed to win their last two home games against Millwall
- Millwall have won 10, drawn seven and lost only four of their 21 Championship away games this season
- Mihailo Ivanovic is Millwall’s leading scorer with nine goals in 40 Championship appearances this season
Lions have a good record over Stoke
Millwall can get another away win in the Championship when they face Stoke at bet365 Stadium in Tuesday’s late game in this classic clash of two well-drilled, yet very different tactical systems.
Lions are third in the Championship on 73 points from 42 games while the Potters are 16th on 55 points from the same number of matches played.
This fixture seems to be one that Millwall have a handle on right now as they have beaten Stoke three times in the last five head-to-head matches, with two draws and no Potters wins. Millwall won the last clash 2-0 at home five months ago in the Championship and this Stoke vs Millwall prediction is another game where the visitors have the value.
Neil’s team have that little bit extra
The Lions can dominate the aerial battle and win second balls because of their physical prowess and direct style of play, but the key to any win will be how well they execute their game plan in the middle of the park. Alex Neil’s side will press high, get numbers forward and look to dominate set piece situations because they are good in the air and possess the hard-working mentality to create chances.
Stoke are a much more pragmatic team, looking to stay compact and create openings in transition. The Stoke vs Millwall preview suggests they can play a good structured game with width, but are not as physical as Millwall and if they concede too many good chances it could be a long night.
Robins’ men have won two, drawn one and lost two of their last five Championship games while Millwall have a similar record with one win, two draws and two losses.
Stoke may struggle to find a way through
Stoke have avoided defeat in their last three home games, winning two and drawing one, while Millwall are unbeaten in their last three away games, with one win and two draws, highlighted by a 0-0 draw at West Brom. The Potters beat Sheffield Wednesday 2-0 in their previous home fixture, but the Stoke vs Millwall prediction is that Millwall have a better chance of success on Tuesday because they know they can get a result and have the better away record.
Sorba Thomas leads the way for Stoke with 10 goals in 41 Championship games this term, but his creativity from wide areas could be crucial to unlocking the Millwall defense. This Stoke vs Millwall betting tips segment notes that Josh Coburn has been a revelation for the Lions recently, netting three in the past five games to provide half of the team's recent tally during that spell.
Millwall average 1.29 goals per game away from home and have conceded 1.05 per game, which is pretty balanced and gives them a chance of getting another away victory. Our final Stoke vs Millwall prediction is that the odds of 2.43 on the visitors to win on Tuesday look generous given their position in the table and head-to-head record with Stoke.
