Crystal Palace vs Millwall Betting Prediction, Tips & Preview

February 27, 2025
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Our Crystal Palace vs Millwall Prediction Sees Eagles Soar into Last Eight

London sides Crystal Palace and Millwall clash in a tasty FA Cup tie this Saturday at Selhurst Park. The Eagles are 12th in the Premier League, while the Lions sit 12th in the EFL Championship table. Who will book their spot in the FA Cup quarter-finals?

FA Cup Betting Picks

Crystal Palace Win – 1.33

Jean-Philippe Mateta to Score 2+ Goals – 5.50

Bet on Crystal Palace vs Millwall

Will Palace Keep Up Unbeaten Run Against Lions?

Crystal Palace are having a solid season in the Premier League. Olivier Glasner’s men have picked up nine wins, suffered nine losses, and have drawn nine of 27. Last time out, Palace hammered Aston Villa 4-1 at Selhurst.

Millwall still have eyes for a play-off spot in the Championship. The Lions are six points behind sixth after taking 45 points from 34 league games. Alex Neil’s boys have won five of their last eight in all competitions.

The Eagles booked their spot in the last 16 of the FA Cup with a 2-0 victory at Doncaster Rovers in round four. As for Millwall, they secured an excellent 2-0 away win at Leeds United.

Palace may be a league above, but Millwall will be no pushovers at Selhurst Park. This fifth-round FA Cup tie could go either way.

Recent Crystal Palace vs Millwall Head-to-Head Results

These two London teams last met in the FA Cup in January 2022. Palace came from behind to nick a 2-1 win at The Den, with Michael Olise and Jean-Philippe Mateta getting the goals.

They have not locked horns in league action for over a decade. Both fixtures in the 2012-13 Championship season ended level. The Eagles are unbeaten in five, though three have been draws.

Crystal Palace vs Millwall Betting Tips & Predictions

After winning at Elland Road, Millwall will fancy their chances of getting a positive result at Crystal Palace. However, although it could be close, our money is going on a home win (1.33).

Mateta netted the winner when these two London clubs last went head-to-head. The Frenchman is on fire in front of goal, scoring eight in his last nine appearances. Mateta is available at 5.50 to score two goals or more for a sixth time this term.  

FA Cup Betting Picks

Crystal Palace Win – 1.33

Jean-Philippe Mateta to Score 2+ Goals – 5.50

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Gareth Hinton

Gareth is an experienced sports writer, specialising in football. He can write all types of content, ranging from blog posts to match previews.

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