Prediction Oxford United vs Millwall 2025/2026 – Betting Tips for the Championship on 01/11/2025

Match outlook: Kassam Stadium set for a tactical scrap

Oxford United return to the Kassam Stadium on November 1 sitting uncomfortably in 19th place, while Millwall arrive in confident mood from a rich run of results. On paper this looks like a classic Championship clash where form and defensive organisation will matter more than fireworks. Oxford have collected 12 points from 12 matches, scoring 13 and conceding 15; Millwall sit third with 23 points, a slightly lean return of 14 goals scored and 13 conceded, but the Lions’ recent rhythm demands respect.

Oxford’s season to date has been a rollercoaster: three wins, three draws and six defeats reflect a side capable of surprises but also of defensive lapses. Their recent results feature an encouraging 2-1 victory at Sheffield Wednesday, yet the pattern of W-L-W-L-D-L-W-D-D-L underlines inconsistency. Home attacking numbers show 13.33 shots per game with 43 shots on target across the campaign, but only two clean sheets at the Kassam so far — a sign that they can be breached.

Millwall’s balance and recent form edge the scales

Millwall arrive on a purple patch, six wins in their last ten matches with only two draws and two defeats. Their last three fixtures produced consecutive wins, including a 1-0 success over Leicester City where Femi Azeez earned the match’s best rating. Statistically the away team looks compact and efficient: five clean sheets this season, an average of 96 attacks per match and a higher corners average (4.58) than Oxford’s 3.25. Millwall have also historically had the measure of Oxford this season, recording a 1-0 success in their earlier meeting.

Tactically, expect Millwall to rely on structure and counter opportunities. Their shots-inside-box figure (95) suggests they create clear chances, while Oxford’s 88 inside-box attempts point to a willingness to attack but not always to convert. Referee Farai Hallam will take charge, and with both sides capable of niggle — reflected in Oxford’s 1.33 yellow card average and Millwall’s 2.08 — the match could see its tempo governed by set-piece situations and small margins.

Prediction and betting suggestion

Given Millwall’s superior form, more consistent defensive record and better attacking efficiency, the most sensible market from the data is the 1X2. The bookmakers price Millwall at 2.62 versus Oxford’s 2.80 and the draw at 3.10, a narrow but meaningful lean towards the visitors. Expect a tight, low-scoring affair with Millwall likely to nick it — a 0-1 or 1-2 final scoreline is a realistic projection.

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Betting suggestion (market: 1X2): Millwall to win — confidence: medium. Back the away win at 2.62 as the best value option from the available markets, keeping stakes sensible given Oxford’s ability to cause problems at home.