West Ham are unbeaten in all three away matches this season and lead the Championship standings with 14 points from seven matches. Millwall have lost four of their last five outings in all competitions and contend with ten reported player absences, making the double chance on the visitors a well-supported outcome.
Recent form
Last 5 matches · 1W-1D-3L · -2 goal difference
Last 5 matches · 4W-0D-1L · +11 goal difference
Our verdict
StrongBetGenius backs West Ham or Draw (Double Chance) at 78% confidence — a strong call. Total goals: Over 2.5 Goals.
Match preview
Millwall host table-topping West Ham at The Den in an important Championship clash. The hosts enter the weekend in eleventh position with ten points, having suffered four defeats across their last five matches in all competitions, including a 3-1 away loss at Blackburn last time out. Squad depth presents a notable challenge for the Lions, with several players sidelined through injury, including J. Coburn, A. Doughty, M. Ivanovic, and M. Luongo.
West Ham, by contrast, sit at the summit of the standings with 14 points and a division-leading 20 goals scored through seven matches. The Hammers have built considerable momentum with four consecutive multi-goal victories, most recently dominating Wrexham 6-0 following a 3-2 away victory against Bolton. J. Bowen has spearheaded their attacking output with four goals and three assists.
While Millwall have recorded two victories from three league home fixtures, West Ham remain undefeated on their travels with one win and two draws. Given the visiting side's potent attacking form and the extensive casualty list for the hosts, West Ham hold the tactical advantage entering this London derby.
Key factors
- West Ham sit first in the Championship table with 20 goals scored in seven league matches.
- Millwall have lost four of their last five matches across all competitions.
- West Ham remain unbeaten on their travels with one win and two draws from three away fixtures.
- Millwall have ten players listed as injured or inactive, including J. Coburn, A. Doughty, and M. Luongo.
- J. Bowen has registered four goals and three assists for West Ham this campaign.
Team news
Millwall
- J. CoburnMuscle Injury
- C. De NorreInjury
- A. DoughtyHamstring Injury
- M. IvanovicHamstring Injury
- R. LeonardHamstring Injury
- M. LuongoKnee Injury
- M. ServaisHamstring Injury
- K. LisbieInjury
- T. CramaInactive
- L. JensenInactive
West Ham
- T. SoucekAnkle Injury
- J. VeltmanInactive
Statistical comparison
Millwall at home vs West Ham awayCombined scoring rate: 4.3 goals per game (Millwall at home plus West Ham away).
Key players this season
Millwall
- L. Dykes4G
West Ham
- J. Bowen4G · 3A
League scoring and assist totals for this season — not a predicted lineup. Availability is only shown where team news names the same player.
Table context
Full table →| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West HamPromotion - Premier League | 7 | +11 | 14 |
| 2 | SwanseaPromotion - Premier League | 7 | +6 | 14 |
| 3 | MiddlesbroughPromotion - Championship (Play Offs: Semi-finals) | 7 | +4 | 14 |
| 4 | West BromPromotion - Championship (Play Offs: Semi-finals) | 7 | +3 | 14 |
| 9 | Lincoln | 7 | 0 | 11 |
| 10 | Southampton | 7 | +10 | 10 |
| 11 | Birmingham | 7 | +1 | 10 |
| 12 | Millwall | 7 | 0 | 10 |
| 13 | Stoke City | 7 | 0 | 10 |
| 14 | Norwich | 7 | 0 | 9 |
| 15 | Sheffield Utd | 7 | -1 | 9 |
Head-to-head
Full record →West Ham have won 1 of the last 2 meetings.
- 2012-02-04West Ham 2-1 Millwall
- 2011-09-17Millwall 0-0 West Ham
Our record in Championship
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Based on at least 20 settled predictions.3 published markets
West Ham's attacking unit has been prolific, scoring 16 goals across their last four matches and averaging 2.9 goals per game overall. Millwall average 2.3 goals scored per home match while conceding 1.8 across all fixtures, pointing toward a fixture with multiple scoring chances.
West Ham or Draw — 78% confidence
West Ham are unbeaten in all three away matches this season and lead the Championship standings with 14 points from seven matches. Millwall have lost four of their last five outings in all competitions and contend with ten reported player absences, making the double chance on the visitors a well-supported outcome.
Over 2.5 Goals — 70% confidence
West Ham's attacking unit has been prolific, scoring 16 goals across their last four matches and averaging 2.9 goals per game overall. Millwall average 2.3 goals scored per home match while conceding 1.8 across all fixtures, pointing toward a fixture with multiple scoring chances.
These two calls are about different parts of the match (double chance and total goals), so neither one determines the other. The figure shown is the lower of the two — a combo can never be more likely than its weaker leg.
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Published September 17, 2026. Form, team news and table context refresh automatically.