Our Southampton vs Millwall Prediction: 2-1
Southampton vs Millwall in the England Championship is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Thursday January 1, 2026. A 2-1 result in favor of the hosts is our main pick, yet with both teams likely to get on the scoresheet, BTTS is another bet worth considering.
This Southampton vs Millwall prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Southampton's Last Match – Birmingham vs Southampton
Southampton will look to build on their last result following a 1-1 England Championship stalemate against Birmingham on December 29. In that match, Southampton saw 62% of the ball and created 6 goal attempts, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Birmingham | 38% | 15 (4) | 1.62 | 38 |
 Southampton | 62% | 6 (5) | 1.1 | 48 |
Millwall's Last Match – Millwall vs Bristol City
Determined to maintain their recent success, Millwall must win following their 2-1 England Championship victory against Bristol City on December 29. In that match, Millwall had 42% possession and 4 attempts at goal, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Millwall | 42% | 4 (2) | 0.62 | 32 |
 Bristol City | 58% | 8 (3) | 0.83 | 54 |
Southampton vs Millwall Stats
Key Stats
| Southampton | Millwall | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.07 | Attacking Strength | 0.84 |
| 0.84 | Defence Strength | 1.07 |
| 1.7 | Points Per Game | 1.5 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 9/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 2.3 | Average Scored | 1.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Southampton are averaging 2.3 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while Millwall average 1.1 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.
Southampton 23-14
Millwall 11-13
What are the odds for this match?
Southampton to win: @1.8
Draw: @3.6
Millwall to win: @4.333
Lineups
Southampton (3-4-2-1) : Gavin Bazunu, Taylor Harwood-Bellis, Nathan Wood, Jack Stephens, Elias Jelert Kristensen, Flynn Downes, Cameron Bragg, Ryan Manning, Leo Scienza, Kuryu Matsuki, Cameron Archer
Millwall (4-2-3-1) : Max Crocombe, Tristan Crama, Caleb Taylor, Jake Cooper, Zak Sturge, Ryan Leonard, Alfie Doughty, Macaulay Langstaff, Camiel Neghli, Thierno Ballo, Femi Azeez