Millwall

vs

Hull City

Preview

Millwall

• Millwall finished third in the 2025-26 Championship with a club record of 83 points.
• Alex Neil has instilled a strong culture of organisation, structure and set-piece proficiency.
• The Den has been a fortress for Millwall, who have been as solid away from home as any side in the league.

Hull City

• Hull City collected 73 points to finish sixth, with a strong run at the end of the season to clinch a play-off spot.
• Sergej Jakirović has moulded a talented squad into a cohesive unit capable of pressing or counter-attacking.
• Hull have been the more prolific scorers and have an edge in pace and movement down the flanks.

First leg

• The first leg finished 0-0.
• Ivor Pandur was outstanding in goal, denying the visitors in the second half.
• Hull were set up to sit back and launch powerful players in transition.

Millwall

• Tristan Crama provides a physical, dominant presence at the back and was involved in the disallowed goal in the first leg.
• Femi Azeez is Millwall’s top scorer with 11 Championship goals and has contributed double-figure assists.
• Josh Coburn and Mihailo Ivanovic add pace and mobility on the break.

Hull City

• Oli McBurnie scored 17 league goals and will be the focal point of Hull’s attacks.
• Ivor Pandur gives them a platform to sit deeper and counter-attack effectively.
• Joe Gelhardt is a dynamic number ten with double-digit goal involvements and the ability to link with McBurnie.

Betting Insights

• Bookmakers make Millwall the favourites at 1.82, with Hull City at 4.16 and the draw at 3.7.
• A line bet of under 2.5 goals is available at 1.74.

Prediction

• Millwall are the stronger side on paper and have home advantage with the tie level at 0 - 0 on aggregate.
• The home side should have the momentum to nick it, but Hull will be a constant threat on the counter.
• Expect a tight, cagey affair with small margins deciding the outcome.