Middlesbrough vs Millwall Predictions, Picks & Odds

Middlesbrough vs Millwall Game Details

Competition: Championship
Date: Friday, 03 April 2026
Kick-off Time: 12:30 PM (UK time)
Venue: Riverside Stadium
Live Stream (UK): Sky Sports+

Middlesbrough vs Millwall Preview

Middlesbrough and Millwall meet on Good Friday in one of the biggest games of the Championship this weekend. Both sides still in the hunt for automatic promotion. Boro go into the contest in second place, while Millwall sit fourth, but only two points separate the two clubs. Ipswich Town are also right in the mix, which makes this clash at the Riverside even more important.

A few weeks ago, Middlesbrough looked capable of mounting a serious challenge to leaders Coventry City. Since then, though, their momentum has dipped. Kim Hellberg’s side have managed just two wins from their last eight matches, and that run has left them nine points off top spot with seven games still to play.

Millwall, by contrast, arrive with real belief. Alex Neil’s side have won four of their last six matches and continue to put pressure on the teams above them. Their 2-1 defeat to Blackburn was a missed chance to climb into second, but they responded well before the break with a strong 1-1 draw at Ipswich, where they could easily have taken all three points. As a result, this now feels like a defining game in the race for automatic promotion.

Both Teams to Score looks a solid angle here, especially with Millwall’s recent games pointing that way. BTTS has landed in three of their last four matches, and they head into this game with confidence after a strong run. Middlesbrough may have had some issues in front of goal at home, but they still have enough quality to get on the scoresheet here. Over 2.5 goals also appeals because both sides have enough attacking quality to turn this into a lively contest.

Draw or Millwall stands out as a value play given the visitors’ recent form and Middlesbrough’s slight drop-off. Millwall have been one of the form teams in the division, winning six of their last seven matches. They have looked increasingly confident away from home as well. Middlesbrough remain difficult to beat, but they have not been as fluent in recent weeks, particularly at the Riverside. With Millwall carrying momentum and showing they can compete with the best sides in the Championship, backing them to avoid defeat looks a smart option.