Millwall vs Newcastle

Recent form suggests Millwall are in red-hot form — 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses in their last 5. Their attacking output stands at 9 goals in 5 matches, and they have kept 3 clean sheets in that period.

Now to Newcastle, whose recent form offers a separate set of clues about how this one could play out. Newcastle come into this on the back of a mixed run of form, having taken 8 points from their last 5 matches. With 10 goals in their last 5, their attack has been a real threat, while defensively they have conceded more than they would like (1.6 per game).

Expect attacking ambition here: both sides have regularly found the net, and each will back themselves to outscore the other. It could take several goals to settle this fixture. Form and personnel are remarkably balanced heading into this one, and the margin between the sides could be razor-thin. Fresh legs from the bench could prove pivotal in the closing stages.

This is a closely contested fixture, with the data suggesting a draw (24%) is the most likely outcome. The predicted scoreline of 2-3 reflects the evenly matched nature of the contest. Confidence here is modest at 45%, reflecting just how hard this fixture is to call. The stage is set in the League Cup; kick-off cannot come soon enough.