Millwall FC prepares to host Stoke City FC

As Millwall FC prepares to host Stoke City FC, they enter this clash in relatively solid form, having secured 8 points from their last 5 matches. Notably, ‘Both Teams to Score’ (BTTS) has been a frequent outcome for them, occurring in 3 of these recent games. Millwall’s offensive production has been modest but consistent, netting 5 goals across those fixtures. With just one defeat in their last five outings, the Lions will be optimistic about maintaining their momentum against a Stoke City side that has struggled for consistency.

Stoke City, on the other hand, has seen a tepid return of 4 points from their past 5 fixtures. Despite this underwhelming points tally, Stoke has managed a reasonable offensive output with 8 goals in the same period, though defensive vulnerabilities have been underscored by BTTS occurring in 4 of their last 5 matches. The Potters’ away form remains a concern, with a mere 0.72 points per game average on the road this season, coupled with a high percentage of games without finding the net.

Historically, Millwall has held the upper hand in recent clashes with Stoke, claiming 6 victories out of their last 13 meetings, with 5 draws further illustrating Stoke’s struggle to dominate the London side. Given that prior encounters between these teams have been low-scoring affairs, boasting an average of just 1.31 goals per match with BTTS hitting just 23% of the time, we may be in for another tactical battle.

Based on current form and historical data, Millwall appears slightly better positioned to take advantage of Stoke City’s defensive frailties and inconsistent away record. However, given both teams’ propensity to allow goals, there’s a reasonable chance that both sides could find the back of the net. Expect a closely contested match with Millwall edging out as the likely favorites, but don’t rule out a draw given the pattern of past meetings.

Insights

• Millwall has shown relatively better form recently, picking up 8 points in their last 5 games compared to Stoke’s 4 points.
• Both Teams to Score (BTTS) has been a common occurrence in their recent matches, with 3 of Millwall’s and 4 of Stoke City’s last 5 matches ending this way.
• Millwall has had a slight upper hand in head-to-head history, winning 6 of the last 13 encounters against Stoke City, who have won just 2.
• Millwall’s scoring consistency is a bit lower with 5 goals in their last 5 matches compared to Stoke City’s 8 goals in the same span.
• Millwall appears to have a better home performance this season, averaging 1.39 points per game, while Stoke’s away performance is weaker at 0.72 points per game.
• Both teams have shown some defensive vulnerabilities, considering their recent BTTS trends.
• Millwall has been involved in fewer games with both teams scoring throughout the season, at 44%, compared to Stoke’s 50%.
• Historically, matches between Millwall and Stoke City tend to be low-scoring, with an average of 1.31 goals per game in previous meetings.
• Stoke City has struggled to find the net in many games, not scoring in 39% of their matches this season.
• In the last meeting between these teams, neither side was able to score, resulting in a 0-0 draw.

Match Facts

• When Millwall FC hosts Stoke City, the most frequent scoreline is 2-0, with this result occurring in three matches.
• In the last 13 home matches against Stoke City, Millwall FC have recorded 6 wins, 4 draws, and 3 losses, with a cumulative goal difference of 16-9 favoring Millwall.
• Across the last 28 meetings overall, both Millwall FC and Stoke City have won 10 times, while drawing 8 times, with Millwall holding a slight edge in goal difference at 27-25.
• Stoke City’s last victory at Millwall’s stadium was back in 2005.
• In last season’s encounters, Millwall won 1-0 at home, and the match at Stoke ended in a 0-0 draw.
• Millwall FC scores 28% of their goals between the 76th and 90th minutes, while Stoke City scores 25% in the same timeframe.
• Millwall FC is unbeaten in their last 6 home games against Stoke City.
• Millwall failed to score in 6 out of 18 home fixtures this Championship season.
• Stoke City couldn’t find the net in 8 of their 18 away matches in the Championship this season.
• George Saville of Millwall has received 8 yellow cards, whereas Andy Moran has the most for Stoke City with 9.
• Millwall FC leads at halftime in 27% of their games, compared to Stoke City’s 24%.
• Their most recent match ended in a 1-1 draw.
• Millwall FC triumphs in 80% of their home games when ahead 1-0, while Stoke City wins 71% of away games when leading 1-0.

• Millwall FC has yet to win a match at home when trailing 0-1.
• Stoke City only wins 13% of their games when they’re down 1-0 away.
• Millwall FC performs better in the Championship compared to Stoke City.
• In the last 5 matches, Millwall FC outperformed Stoke City.
• Millwall is undefeated in their last 5 encounters with Stoke City across all competitions.
• In their recent 5 face-offs, Millwall claimed victory in 3 matches, with 2 ending in a draw, and Stoke City winning none.
• The average goals scored in a match between Millwall FC and Stoke City is 1.2.
• Their encounters average 0.8 goals scored in the first half.
• Both teams failed to secure a win in their last Championship match.
• Both teams did not score in their most recent match.
• Millwall FC averages 1.15 goals per home game, while Stoke City scores 1.29 goals per away game.
• Stoke City has suffered losses in their last 3 away Championship matches and are winless in their last 4 games overall.
• Femi Azeez leads assists for Millwall FC with 5, matched by Million Manhoef for Stoke City.