Our Watford vs Millwall Prediction: 2-1
Watford vs Millwall in the England Championship is scheduled for an 12:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday January 17, 2026. We’re backing a 2-1 home win, but with both sides regularly hitting the scoreboard, BTTS is a strong option for bettors.
This Watford 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
Watford's Last Match – Bristol City vs Watford
Watford must win to recover from their recent 1-5 England FA Cup defeat against Bristol City on January 10 and regain momentum. In that match, Watford recorded 47% possession and 1 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bristol City | 53% | 0 (7) | 3.22 | 45 |
 Watford | 47% | 0 (1) | 0.7 | 28 |
Millwall's Last Match – Burnley vs Millwall
Millwall will look to get back on track following a 1-5 England FA Cup loss against Burnley on January 10. In that match, Millwall had 34% possession and 6 attempts at goal, with 7 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Burnley | 66% | 10 (7) | 2.52 | 37 |
 Millwall | 34% | 6 (7) | 0.72 | 40 |
Watford vs Millwall Stats
Key Stats
| Watford | Millwall | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.33 | Attacking Strength | 0.76 |
| 0.68 | Defence Strength | 1.05 |
| 1.8 | Points Per Game | 1.5 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.6 | Average Scored | 1.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Watford are averaging 1.6 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while Millwall average 1.1 scored and 1.5 conceded per game.
Watford 16-14
Millwall 11-15
What are the odds for this match?
Watford to win: @2.05
Draw: @3.3
Millwall to win: @3.6
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.825
Lineups
Watford (4-2-3-1) : Egil Selvik, Jeremy Ngakia, Matthew Pollock, James Abankwah, Marc Bola, Hector Matthew Kyprianou, Imran Louza, Othmane Maamma, Giorgi Chakvetadze, Tom Ince, Luca Kjerrumgaard
Millwall (4-2-3-1) : Max Crocombe, Tristan Crama, Caleb Taylor, Jake Cooper, Alfie Doughty, Billy Mitchell, Camiel Neghli, Femi Azeez, Casper De Norre, Thierno Ballo, Mihailo Ivanovic