Millwall vs Derby Prediction

Millwall host Derby County on 31 October 2026 at 18:00 at the Den in a Championship fixture between two sides starved of wins. Millwall have gone three games without victory after a 2-1 defeat to Portsmouth and have failed to convert home advantage into results. The Lions are without De Norre, Luongo, Coburn and Arconte through injury, which has blunted their attacking threat. Derby are in worse shape, winless in their last eight matches. They drew 0-0 with Sheffield United most recently and have averaged just one goal per away game. Defender Dion Sanderson is suspended for the Rams, though Henrik Meister has recovered from a minor injury and could feature in attack. Both teams lack the cutting edge to break through, making a low-scoring stalemate the most probable outcome.

Form and H2H

Millwall's three-game winless run has eroded confidence at home. Derby's eight-match drought without a win is the deeper concern, with their away form particularly blunt. Neither side has the personnel or momentum to impose itself decisively, which points to a cagey encounter where neither goalkeeper will be overworked.

Best bet

Back Millwall 1-1 Derby. Both teams are struggling for goals and confidence. Millwall will press for a win at home but lack the attacking depth through injury. Derby will sit deep and look to steal a point, which they have managed recently. A draw with each side scoring once reflects the balance of a match between two sides equally desperate but equally limited in execution.

Odds to watch

1Win: Home 1.67 / Draw 3.86 / Away 4.91.

1xBet: Home 1.68 / Draw 3.85 / Away 4.66.