Championship
Hull City vs Millwall Prediction: Tension In The Air But Will Either Team Take Advantage?
William Hill News tipster Tony Incenzo previews Friday’s EFL Championship play-off tie between Hull City and Millwall, with a cagey affair expected.
Our much anticipated EFL Championship Play-Offs are commencing with the moneybags lure of Premier League football for those eventual winners.
The opening fixture pits two teams together who completed regular season combat experiencing contrasting emotions. One was disappointed and the other was ecstatic!
Hull City vs Millwall Prediction:
- Both teams to score (4/5)
- Match to end a draw (21/10)
- Hull City 1-1 Millwall (5/1)
Here is a comprehensive preview alongside my considered score prediction to assist your football betting…
Millwall v Hull City H2H Record In 2025/26:
- Saturday 13th December 2025 – Millwall 1-3 Hull City
- Saturday 7th March 2026 – Hull City 1-3 Millwall
Hull Preview
Final position in the Championship: 6th
2025/26 Championship home results: 11 wins, 5 draws, 7 defeats.
Current form in the Championship: Hull City concluded their fixtures amassing six winless matches before toppling visitors Norwich City 2-1 on the final day. They came from behind to claim the vital three points thanks to two goals by top marksman Oli McBurnie.
That result secured Play-Off qualification establishing a two point buffer over 7th placed Wrexham. Strangely, both 2025/26 Championship encounters against imminent opponents Millwall ended in 3-1 away triumphs.
Leading scorer: Oli McBurnie – 17 goals in the EFL Championship.
Last appearance in the top flight: 2016/17 relegated from the Premier League six points adrift in 18th position.
Manager Sergej Jakirovic said: “It feels emotional for us to be in the Play-Offs since it is something our chairman has been dreaming about. I am also very proud of my players for showing outstanding team mentality. It is a big success to achieve this. Maybe we missed several opportunities to get more points in the League table but it is what makes football so special and interesting.
“I don’t like being in the comfort zone so I’ve been out of the comfort zone all my life. To be successful in football, you have to chase your dreams and ambitions. We will give everything to win the Play-Offs. Needless to say we are fully focused on Millwall.”
Millwall Preview
Final position in the Championship: 3rd
2025/26 Championship away results: 11 wins, 8 draws, 4 defeats.
Current form in the Championship: Millwall are unbeaten amid five fixtures recording three victories and two draws. They beat relegated visitors Oxford United 2-0 in the last game via two Femi Azeez goals yet ultimately missed out on automatic promotion by one point under second placed Ipswich Town.
The Lions’ overall Championship seasonal tally of 11 away wins is only matched by runaway champions Coventry City.
Leading scorer: Femi Azeez – 11 goals in the EFL Championship.
Last appearance in the top flight: 1989/90 relegated as bottom side in the old First Division some 17 points short of safety.
Manager Alex Neil said: “We are in the Play-Offs and enjoying an unbelievable campaign. There is still so much to play for so we have to get this job done.
“I’m looking forward to the two games against Hull City because we are definitely more than capable. We’ve competed well against all the top sides during the season. Although it doesn’t matter what we’ve done so far. We must now perform on the night and handle the occasion.
“The Play-Offs revolve around moments such as getting a block in at the vital time or taking goalscoring chances coming your way. I want my lads to go out there with a bit of freedom and simply no fear of what could happen.
“I think Hull City will be tough opponents in the Play-Offs. They are a good side and I like their coach. They’ve been involved in the promotion chase all year.
“However I’m sure we deserve something for our efforts. I won’t be satisfied to get a pat on the back and a well done. We want to be the team that reaches the Play-Off Final and then the club which gets promoted at the end of it.”
*Odds subject to change – prices accurate at the time of writing*
