Middlesbrough vs Millwall Preview
Middlesbrough are a quality home side and have beaten some tough Championship opponents at the Riverside. Millwall are on the downturn and Boro can take advantage with a home victory.
4 Wins in a Row for Boro
- Middlesbrough have won their last 4 home games.
- Middlesbrough have won 3 of their last 5 matches against Millwall.
- Millwall have lost their last 2 matches.
H2H - Middlesbrough on Top
Middlesbrough have a 29-24 advantage against Millwall, alongside 16 draws.
Middlesbrough Are a Top Championship Home Team
Kim Hellberg’s Middlesbrough have made a strong start to the 2026/27 season and are fourth in the Championship. The Teesside outfit have won four of their opening six league games, including three consecutive home victories.
Boro began the new season with a 1-0 home win against Wrexham in the EFL Cup. Further victories came against Lincoln 2-1 and West Brom 3-1 at the Riverside.
Hellberg’s side continued their 100% win streak at home this season with a 4-3 triumph over Norwich. Boro had 2.07 XG and Sebastian Berhalter, Amario Cozier-Duberry and Ashley Phillips scored.
Millwall Dropping Down the Table
Millwall were top of the Championship table after winning their opening two matches. The Lions have lost three of their following four and dropped to 13th.
The London side’s decline began with a 5-1 loss at Southampton and a 3-0 defeat against Wrexham at home. Millwall’s only recent victory was a 4-0 home win against newly promoted Bolton.
Alex Neil’s outfit couldn’t build momentum and lost 3-1 at Blackburn. Lyndon Dykes cancelled out Blackburn’s opener and Millwall conceded two second-half goals.
Predicted Starting Lineups & Team News
Middlesbrough (4-2-3-1): Radek Vitek; Callum Brittain, Ashley Phillips, Adilson Malanda, Neto Borges; Aidan Morris, Sebastian Berhalter; Amario Cozier-Duberry, Riley McGree, Tommy Conway; Will Lankshear
Middlesbrough have no injuries or suspensions.
Striker Will Lankshear is expected to lead the line after scoring five Championship goals this season.
Millwall (4-2-3-1): Max Crocombe; Elkan Baggott, Caleb Taylor, Jake Cooper, Zak Sturge; Derek Mazou-Sacko, Jenson Metcalfe; Mark Sykes, Tairyk Arconte, Camiel Neghli; Lyndon Dykes
Defender Tristan Crama and goalkeeper Lukas Jensen are ruled out due to injury. Midfield pair Luke Cundle and Alfie Doughty and striker Mihailo Ivanovic are also injured.
Midfielder Casper De Norre and striker Josh Coburn are also set to miss the Middlesbrough game. Alex Neil gave a recent update on the injured duo and said they are unavailable “this side of the international break”.