Prediction for match Preston — Millwall

Match Analysis: Preston North End vs Millwall

In the English Championship on February 28, Preston North End will face Millwall. According to the 1X2 odds, Millwall's victory is priced at 2.23, Preston North End's win at 3.13, and a draw at 3.34. The probabilities are distributed as follows: Millwall - 42.01%, Preston North End - 29.93%, draw - 28.05%. Millwall appears more favorable based on recent performances, as supported by both the percentages and bookmakers' odds. In this match, Millwall is considered the favorite, while Preston North End is seen as the underdog.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last three matches, Preston North End recorded the following results: 24.02.2026 Swansea City - Preston North End 1-1, 20.02.2026 Blackburn Rovers - Preston North End 1-0, 14.02.2026 Preston North End - Watford 2-2. Millwall's last three matches were: 25.02.2026 Millwall - Birmingham 3-0, 21.02.2026 Millwall - Portsmouth 1-3, 14.02.2026 Sheffield Wednesday - Millwall 1-2. In their head-to-head on 08.11.2025, Millwall and Preston North End drew 1-1. Over the last five matches, Preston North End averages 42.8% possession, receives 2 yellow cards, commits 11.4 fouls, and records 1 offside per game. Millwall averages 54.2% possession, 1.8 yellow cards, 9.8 fouls, and 1.2 offsides. These figures indicate Millwall's higher activity in ball control and fewer fouls.

How Many Goals to Expect?

In terms of scoring over the last five matches, Preston North End averages a total of 2 goals, scoring 1 and conceding 1 per game. Millwall, in the same period, averages 2.8 goals, scoring 1.8 and conceding 1. Regarding over 2.5 total goals, Preston North End has 1 out of 5, while Millwall has 3 out of 5. In the first half, Preston North End hasn't exceeded 1.5 goals in any match, while Millwall has done so in 2 out of 5. In the second half, Preston North End has exceeded 1.5 goals in 2 out of 5, Millwall in 3 out of 5. Regarding goal intervals: Preston North End most frequently scores between the 76th and 90th minutes (50%) and concedes between the 46th and 60th minutes (50%). Millwall most often scores between the 16th and 30th and the 46th and 60th minutes (33% each), while conceding between the 46th and 60th and the 61st and 75th minutes (38% each). Given Preston North End's average scoring and Millwall's more pronounced attacking profile, a bet on over 2.0 total goals at 1.53 seems reasonable: Millwall consistently scores, and Preston North End can support the scoring.

Corners: Numbers and Possible Bets

On average, over 5 matches, Preston North End earns 5 corners, Millwall 6.8. In a series of five games, both teams have had 4 out of 5 matches exceed 9.5 corners. The total closest to the average sum (11.8) is the 11.5 line: over 11.5 corners is priced at 3.11, under 11.5 at 1.28. For corner outcomes, Millwall is favored with odds of 1.90. Considering the high activity in corner deliveries from both sides, it makes sense to consider options for higher corner totals, as well as Millwall's advantage in the number of corners taken.