Watford vs Millwall predictions, Jan 17, 2026

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In an upcoming English League Championship clash, Watford FC will host Millwall on January 17, 2026, at their home ground. The two teams come into this match with differing recent form, as Watford has won 4 of their last 5 matches, while Millwall has only managed to secure victory in 2 of their last 5 outings.

Watford will look to capitalize on their strong recent performances and home advantage to secure another important victory in their campaign. With odds of 1.91 in their favor, the bookmakers also see them as the favorites in this match. On the other hand, Millwall will aim to turn their form around and pull off an upset against Watford.

In terms of tactical strengths, Watford’s attacking prowess and solid defense have been key to their recent success, while Millwall will look to tighten up their defense and seize any opportunities on the counterattack.

Overall, this promises to be a closely contested match with both teams having their own strengths and weaknesses. The odds may favor Watford, but in football, anything can happen on the day.

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Watford 47.6%

Draw 27%

Millwall 25.3%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:0

Outrights of English League Championship Watford: 3.01% Millwall: 1.16%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	1.99	3.57	3.72
	1.99	3.44	3.65	Watch and Bet
	1.95	3.3	3.6
	1.98	3.63	3.61
	1.96	3.5	3.66

Latest Results

01.01.26 Watford FC – Birmingham City – 3:0 29.12.25 Norwich City – Watford FC – 0:1 26.12.25 Leicester City – Watford FC – 1:2 20.12.25 Watford FC – Stoke City – 1:0 13.12.25 Wrexham AFC – Watford FC – 2:2

10.01.26 Burnley FC – Millwall – 5:1 04.01.26 Millwall – Swansea City – 2:1 01.01.26 Southampton FC – Millwall – 0:0 29.12.25 Millwall – Bristol City – 2:1 26.12.25 Millwall – Ipswich Town – 0:0

Facts

One of the most interesting matches of the day, featuring two top-table teams (ranked 6 in the zone Promotion ~ Championship (Play Offs: Semi~finals) and 5 in the zone Promotion ~ Championship (Play Offs: Semi~finals)).

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Watford won 1.

Watford is currently enjoying a strong run with several victories in a row (last 5 games: 4 wins).

Millwall has been unpredictable lately (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).

Watford may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.

Watford is expected to have a slight advantage in this match.

In the last 17 head-to-head matches, Watford won 5 matches, drew 4 matches, lost 8 matches, and goals 18:18. (average 1.1:1.1).

Including home matches between the teams, Watford won 3 matches, drew 2 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 11:7. (average 1.6:1).

Latest Head To Head

22.09.25 Millwall – Watford FC – 1:0 08.03.25 Watford FC – Millwall – 1:2 10.08.24 Millwall – Watford FC – 2:3 02.03.24 Millwall – Watford FC – 1:0 28.10.23 Watford FC – Millwall – 2:2

Standings

2025/26

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	Coventry	26	15	7	4	57:29	28	52
2	Middlesbrough	26	13	7	6	37:26	11	46
3	Ipswich	25	12	8	5	42:24	18	44
4	Preston	26	11	10	5	36:25	11	43
5	Millwall	26	12	7	7	29:33	-4	43
6	Watford	25	11	8	6	37:29	8	41
7	Hull	25	12	5	8	40:38	2	41
8	Stoke	26	12	4	10	32:23	9	40
9	Wrexham	26	10	10	6	38:32	6	40
10	Bristol City	26	11	6	9	38:29	9	39
11	QPR	26	11	5	10	38:39	-1	38
12	Leicester	26	10	7	9	37:38	-1	37
13	Derby	26	9	8	9	35:35	0	35
14	Birmingham	26	9	7	10	35:36	-1	34
15	Southampton	26	8	9	9	38:38	0	33
16	Sheffield Utd	25	10	2	13	36:38	-2	32
17	Swansea	26	9	5	12	27:33	-6	32
18	West Brom	26	9	4	13	29:35	-6	31
19	Charlton	25	7	8	10	25:32	-7	29
20	Blackburn	25	7	7	11	24:30	-6	28
21	Portsmouth	24	6	7	11	21:35	-14	25
22	Norwich	26	6	6	14	28:39	-11	24
23	Oxford Utd	25	5	7	13	25:35	-10	22
24	Sheffield Wed	25	1	8	16	18:51	-33	-7

English League Championship Outrights

1. Coventry: 1.67 (48.23%)

2. Ipswich: 3.23 (24.97%)

3. Middlesbrough: 8.24 (9.78%)

4. Watford: 26.8 (3.01%)

5. Millwall: 69.4 (1.16%)

6. Leicester City: 100 (0.81%)

7. Queens Park Rangers: 100 (0.81%)

8. Sheffield United: 100 (0.81%)

9. Preston: 100.2 (0.8%)

10. Hull City: 100.2 (0.8%)

11. Sheffield Utd: 100.25 (0.8%)

12. Stoke City: 110.2 (0.73%)

13. Bristol City: 110.2 (0.73%)

14. Wrexham: 120.2 (0.67%)

15. Southampton: 130.2 (0.62%)

16. Blackburn: 180.2 (0.45%)

17. Sheffield Wed: 180.2 (0.45%)

18. Portsmouth: 180.2 (0.45%)

19. West Brom: 180.2 (0.45%)

20. Swansea: 180.2 (0.45%)

21. Derby: 180.2 (0.45%)

22. Birmingham: 180.2 (0.45%)

23. Norwich: 180.2 (0.45%)

24. Oxford Utd: 180.2 (0.45%)

25. Charlton: 180.2 (0.45%)

26. QPR: 200.25 (0.4%)

27. Leicester: 200.25 (0.4%)

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