Cambridge aiming to repeat cup shock: prediction for Cambridge United vs Millwall
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The second round of the English League Cup between Cambridge United and Millwall will take place on August 25, 2026, at Abbey Stadium in Cambridge. The hosts got past Barnet with a 2-1 win, while Millwall only edged out QPR after a penalty shootout.
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Cambridge United: a strong start after returning to League One
Last season, Cambridge made an immediate return to the third tier, finishing second with 82 points. Neil Harris’s side have started the new campaign confidently: a 3-2 win over Wigan, a 1-1 draw with Bromley, and cup progress against Barnet.
However, the hosts have already let opponents back into games several times. Against Wigan, their 3-0 lead nearly evaporated, and they conceded an equalizer to Bromley in the 81st minute.
Millwall: powerful start after playoff heartbreak
Last season, Millwall finished third in the Championship but failed to secure promotion after losing to Hull City in the playoff semi-finals. Alex Neil’s team have looked much more assured at the start of this season.
After getting past QPR on penalties, the Lions won back-to-back Championship matches — 2-0 against Bristol City and 3-0 over Norwich. Most impressive is that Millwall netted five goals and kept clean sheets in both games.
Match facts
- Cambridge are unbeaten in all three official matches at the start of this season.
- Millwall have won their last two Championship matches by an aggregate score of 5-0.
- In their last League Cup meeting four years ago, Cambridge defeated Millwall 1-0.
The visitors' squad depth could be decisive: prediction for Cambridge United vs Millwall
Cambridge can put up a real fight, especially at home, and their defense last season was among the most reliable in League One. However, they've already shown a tendency to lose focus after strong spells.
Millwall come into this clash in excellent form and have greater squad depth, allowing for rotation without a significant drop in quality. That gives the visitors the edge in the battle for a place in the third round.
