Millwall vs Charlton Predictions

Millwall have a six-point lead over the drop zone despite their defeat last weekend. The hosts are pushing for safety once again, with new boss Gary Rowett getting them away from danger. His side will be pushing to make the most of their home games, so they are pushing for three points in this meeting with Charlton.

The hosts have been seen as a side who are set for a relegation battle all season. However, they come into this weekend just four points off playoff hopefuls Charlton. The gap is small and it could become a single point by the close of the weekend. Can Millwall make the most of their home record and secure a win?

The hosts are hoping to catch out a Charlton team who have won just twice in seven trips since returning from the third tier. The visitors initially made a great start, but with one win in six, they seem to be running out of steam. Things look particularly bad for the Addicks on the road, which is a worry ahead of this clash.

Charlton have conceded twice in their last four trips, having shipped an average of 1.57 goals per game away from home. The Addicks have had most of their problems on their travels this season, with 65% of their total goals against coming away from the Valley. The visitors head into this one having let in exactly two goals in five of their previous six trips.

Millwall are also in a good state at home, scoring twice in each of their last three here. The Lions have found the net twice or more in four of their last five matches since they dismissed manager Neil Harris. The club look strong up front while they have hit 13 goals in six home clashes with Charlton. Having converted 14% of their chances at home ahead of a meeting with a side who concede too many shots, Millwall should be confident.  In our eyes, over 1.5 Millwall goals is great value here.

The hosts have a fine home return this season, with just one defeat here in seven. With four wins at home this term – including two in their last three here – the hosts should be expected to win this one. Charlton’s streak of conceding goals along with them seeing both teams score in 71% of their trips has us backing a narrow Millwall win. A 2-1 home victory is our correct score pick for this one.