Preston North End vs Millwall prediction, preview, team news and more | EFL Championship 2020-21

Alex Neil and Preston North End have impressed in recent outings
Alex Neil and Preston North End have impressed in recent outings

Preston North End produced another plucky away performance last time out, claiming their third win on the road in as many games when they beat Huddersfield Town 2-1.

However, they currently sit 12th after failing to win any of their home games in the league so will look to claim their first at Deepdale when they take on Millwall.

The Lions slipped out of the playoff places after drawing 1-1 at home to Barnsley at the weekend but will still be pleased with their start, tallying 12 points in their first seven fixtures.

A win could see them jump back into the top six and Preston will know what to expect on Wednesday evening against a team in decent form.


Preston North End vs Millwall Head-to-Head

Preston lost both league fixtures to Millwall last campaign, losing 1-0 in both games.

This encounter will be their seventh straight match-up in the Championship.

The pair have met 20 times since 2000, Preston winning seven and Millwall winning eight.

In 67 previous games between the two clubs, Preston have won on 26 occasions, Millwall have triumphed 30 times and there have been 11 draws.


Preston North End vs Millwall Team News

Emil Riis Jakobsen has impressed Preston boss Alex Neil lately and is on course to be handed another start.

Alan Brown is also set to be given the nod after his two goals earned the win for the Lilywhites at the weekend.

Injured: Ben Davies, Ben Pearson

Doubtful: None

Suspended: Naby Sarr

The visitors will be without manager Gary Rowett after he recently tested positive for coronavirus.

Like on Saturday, assistant boss Adam Barrett will take hold of the reins for this one.

Injured: Troy Parrott

Doubtful: Billy Mitchell

Suspended: None


Preston North End vs Millwall Predicted XI

Preston North End predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Declan Rudd, Joe Rafferty, Patrick Bauer, Jordan Storey, Andrew Hughes, Alan Browne, Ryan Ledson, Brad Potts, Daniel Johnson, Scott Sinclair, Emil Riis Jakobsen

Millwall predicted XI (4-4-1-1): Bartosz Bialkowski, Mahlon Romeo, Shaun Hutchinson, Jake Cooper, Alex Pearce, Scott Malone, Jed Wallace, Ryan Leonard, Shaun Williams, Connor Mahoney, Mason Bennett, Matt Smith


Preston North End vs Millwall Prediction

The hosts have been in good form recently and will be itching to notch their first win at Deepdale this term.

They will fancy their chances as Millwall are without Rowett in the dugout, even if they have had a good start to the 2020-21 campaign.

Preston fans may be the ones smiling when they put their heads on the pillow in midweek as they are expected to earn a narrow victory at home.

Prediction: Preston North End 2-1 Millwall

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