Millwall vs Hull City: prediction, head-to-head stats and probable lineups — 11.05.2026
One of the decisive clashes of the Championship playoff semi-finals will take place on Monday in London, where local side Millwall will host Hull City at The Den. The first leg ended in a goalless draw, so the winner of this showdown will be decided on Monday, earning a coveted ticket to the final for Premier League promotion. Here’s a bet on an outcome with strong chances of success.
Match preview
Millwall finished the regular season in third, just a single point behind second-placed Ipswich, marking their best performance in the second tier since the 1993/94 campaign. For Alex Neil's squad, however, the ambitions are even greater — to reach the Premier League for the first time and return to the top flight for the first time since the 1989/90 season.
In the first leg against Hull, the Lions were close to victory, but a late goal from Ryan Leonard was ruled out for a foul, leaving the match goalless. Now Millwall return to The Den, where they have won four of their last six home fixtures without conceding, and their 11 home clean sheets this season are the best in the Championship.
Hull snatched a playoff spot at the last moment, edging Wrexham for sixth place after a 2-1 win over Norwich on the final matchday. The Tigers have fond memories of these stages — they earned promotion through the Championship playoffs in both the 2007/08 and 2015/16 seasons.
Yet, the current form of Sergei Yakirovich’s side is far from ideal: just three wins in their last 13 matches and a five-game winless away run set a tough backdrop for their trip to London. At the same time, Hull have won their last two away games at Millwall, including a 3-1 victory in December, but after a lacklustre goalless draw at home, they’ll need to step up their attacking game.
Probable lineups
- Millwall: Patterson, Leonard, Krama, Cooper, Sturge, Bannan, Mazu-Sako, Aziz, Negli, Ballo, Coburn.
- Hull City: Pandur, Coyle, Egan, Hughes, Giles, Slater, Crooks, Belloumi, Gelhardt, Millar, McBurnie.
Match facts and head-to-head
- The first semi-final between Hull and Millwall ended 0-0.
- Millwall are unbeaten in six straight matches across all competitions.
- Hull have won their last two away games at Millwall, including a 3-1 victory in December.
Prediction
Millwall look the more composed side for this kind of fixture: at home, with a strong defensive record, and spurred on by a controversial moment in the first leg, the hosts will be extra motivated. Neil’s side know how to lock down their penalty area, and in the playoffs, such reliability often trumps attractive football. Hull remain dangerous thanks to McBurnie and the memory of recent wins at The Den, but the visitors’ overall form is questionable. A winless away streak and their lacklustre attack in the first leg suggest a scenario where Millwall gradually wear down their opponent, settling the tie through discipline and home advantage.
