Leeds United vs Millwall Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | FA Cup, February 8, 2025

Leeds United vs Millwall Preview

• Tournament: FA Cup
• Date: Saturday, Feb 8
• Kick-off Time: 12:15 pm GMT
• Venue: Elland Road, England

Millwall will travel to Leeds United for their fourth round of the 2024/25 FA Cup season at Elland Road. The Whites continue their push for a return to the Premier League and will receive an automatic promotion if they secure the Championship trophy.

Hosts Leeds United have been flying high in the Championship this season and have stepped up in the ongoing campaign. They still remain unbeaten on home soil this season and sitting at the top of the Championship table with 66 points after 31 games. Joël Piroe leads the goalscoring charts with 13 goals followed by Daniel James and Brenden Aaronson with eight each. Daniel James and Junior Firpo are leading the assists board with six to their name.

Meanwhile, Millwall have struggled since the start of the campaign but have managed to go unbeaten in their last four matches across all competitions. It has been a mixed campaign so far for the Lions who have been inconsistent with their performances lately. They are sitting 14th in the Championship table with 40 points after 30 games. Duncan Watmore tops the scoring board with five goals whereas George Honeyman and Femi Azeez have created three assists each.

Leeds United Team News

Leeds United manager Daniel Farke does not have any new injury issues. Patrick Bamford remains the only absentee with his hamstring injury for the Championship leaders.

Millwall Team News

As for the visiting side, Liverpool loanee Callum Scanlon could be out for the remainder of the season with his hamstring issue. They are also expected to be without Ryan Leonard, Danny McNamara, Femi Azeez, Aidomo Emakhu and Josh Coburn in this weekend’s tie.

Leeds United vs Millwall Predicted Lineups

Leeds United Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Meslier

Defenders: Bogle, Rodon, Ampadu, Firpo

Midfielders: Tanaka, Rothwell

Forwards: James, Aaronson, Solomon; Piroe

Millwall Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Roberts

Defenders: Crama, Tanganga, Cooper, Bryan

Midfielders: Saville, De Norre

Forwards: Connolly, Bangura-Williams, Honeyman; Ivanovic

Leeds United vs Millwall Head-to-Head Record

The two sides have faced off only 43 times in the past, with Leeds United winning 19 of those games. Millwall have also won 19 ties between both sides, whereas the remaining five games ended in a draw.

Key Players to Watch in Leeds United vs Millwall

Joël Piroe (Leeds United)

The Dutch forward has a great start to his Championship campaign and has found the back of the net on 12 occasions this season. Piroe will once again play a key role in the FA Cup tie against Millwall.

Duncan Watmore (Millwall)

English forward Duncan Watmore has been a great asset for the Lions in the past two seasons. He has emerged as a vital player for Alex Neil having scored five goals in the Championship.

Leeds United vs Millwall Prediction

Leeds United have made a remarkable start to the campaign and are coming off a 2-0 win over Coventry City. They retain the top position in the Championship table and have enjoyed a 14-game unbeaten run. The promotion-chasing hosts will receive an automatic ticket to the Premier League next season but the reverse fixture saw Leeds United crumble to a 1-0 defeat.

As for Millwall, they have undergone a tumultuous period and are coming off a well-fought 2-1 win over QPR in their latest game. They are languishing in the second half of the table and are 13 points clear of the bottom three. The Lions are currently on a four-game unbeaten but would struggle to come out on top this weekend.

Predicted Score: Leeds United 3-1 Millwall

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