Birmingham v Millwall match analysis
This analysis was locked at kick-off on Tue 3 Nov 2026 and has not been changed since.
Pre-match analysis · as published
Written before kick-off
Birmingham hold a 44% chance of victory at home against Millwall's 28%. The model projects 2.49 expected goals with Birmingham slightly ahead at 1.4 to 1.09. Both teams enter on recent wins, though Millwall are significantly weakened by five absentees compared to Birmingham's two missing players and one doubtful.
How the match could end · our estimate before kick-off
- 44%Birmingham win
- 28%Draw
- 28%Millwall win
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Form · newest first
Last 5: 4 wins, no draws, 1 defeat
- won3–1at Lincoln
- lost0–1at Cardiff
- won3–0v QPR
- won4–0v Preston
- won1–0at West Brom
Last 5: 2 wins, 1 draw, 2 defeats
- won4–1v Derby
- lost1–2at Portsmouth
- drew2–2v Lincoln
- lost0–1v Swansea
- won1–0at Preston
Past results
From stored results before kick-off. Each figure shows how many games it covers.
Trends
- Birmingham won 21 of 28 matches in which they scored first, since 8 Aug 2025.
- Millwall won 38 of 52 matches in which they scored first, since 6 Nov 2024.
- Millwall won 3 of the last 8 meetings.
- Birmingham unbeaten in their last 5 home games.
Last meetings
Meetings in the competitions Ledger covers.
8 meetings: Birmingham 2, draws 3, Millwall 3
Goals: Birmingham 9, Millwall 10
| Date | Match | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 25 Feb 2026 | Millwall v Birmingham | 3–0 |
| 4 Nov 2025 | Birmingham v Millwall | 4–0 |
| 9 Mar 2024 | Millwall v Birmingham | 1–0 |
| 2 Sep 2023 | Birmingham v Millwall | 1–1 |
| 18 Apr 2023 | Millwall v Birmingham | 0–1 |
| 2 Nov 2022 | Birmingham v Millwall | 0–0 |
| 23 Apr 2022 | Birmingham v Millwall | 2–2 |
| 4 Dec 2021 | Millwall v Birmingham | 3–1 |
Home and away
Birmingham at home
Last 5: 2 won, 3 drawn, 0 lost
- WonQPR17 Oct 20263–0
- WonPreston13 Oct 20264–0
- DrawnMiddlesbrough19 Sep 20262–2
- DrawnWolves6 Sep 20262–2
- DrawnSouthampton1 Sep 20261–1
Birmingham: home league games
Last 10 league games, 90-minute score
- Goals
- 20 scored, 10 conceded in 10
- Both teams scored
- 6 of 10
- Over 2.5 goals
- 7 of 10
- Clean sheets
- 3 of 10
Millwall away
Last 5: 1 won, 1 drawn, 3 lost
- LostPortsmouth24 Oct 20261–2
- WonPreston10 Oct 20261–0
- DrawnMiddlesbrough15 Sep 20262–2
- LostBlackburn12 Sep 20261–3
- LostSouthampton29 Aug 20261–5
Millwall: away league games
Last 10 league games, 90-minute score
- Goals
- 12 scored, 14 conceded in 10
- Both teams scored
- 6 of 10
- Over 2.5 goals
- 5 of 10
- Clean sheets
- 4 of 10
Rest and schedule
Days since each team's last match and until its next one, in the competitions Ledger tracks. Friendlies are left out.
- Last match
- 3 days before31 Oct 2026 · v Lincoln · Championship
- Next match
- 4 days after7 Nov 2026 · v Swansea · Championship
- Last match
- 3 days before31 Oct 2026 · v Derby · Championship
- Next match
- 4 days after7 Nov 2026 · v West Brom · Championship
When the score changes
Each team's results from a given score, in its covered competitions. Every figure shows how many matches it covers.
Birmingham
Since 8 Aug 2025
| Score | Birmingham | League sides |
|---|---|---|
| Scored first | 21 won, 6 drawn, 1 lost in 28 matches | 1131 won, 350 drawn, 219 lost in 1700 matches |
| Conceded first | 2 won, 10 drawn, 17 lost in 29 matches | 219 won, 350 drawn, 1131 lost in 1700 matches |
| Level after 15 minutes | 15 won, 13 drawn, 12 lost in 40 matches | 931 won, 746 drawn, 931 lost in 2608 matches |
| Level after 30 minutes | 11 won, 10 drawn, 9 lost in 30 matches | 663 won, 638 drawn, 663 lost in 1964 matches |
Won-drawn-lost (matches), on the 90-minute score.
| Score | Birmingham | League sides |
|---|---|---|
| All matches | 14 scored, 9 conceded (59) | 1056 scored, 1056 conceded (3654) |
| When leading after 75 minutes | 3 scored, 3 conceded (22) | 353 scored, 380 conceded (1276) |
| When trailing after 75 minutes | 6 scored, 4 conceded (21) | 380 scored, 353 conceded (1276) |
After going a goal down before the 76th minute: 33 times, equalised within 15 minutes 7, by full time 16(league sides: 1,916 times, within 15 minutes 327, by full time 846)Stoppage time counts as no extra minutes.
Millwall
Since 6 Nov 2024
| Score | Millwall | League sides |
|---|---|---|
| Scored first | 38 won, 9 drawn, 5 lost in 52 matches | 1131 won, 350 drawn, 219 lost in 1700 matches |
| Conceded first | 4 won, 9 drawn, 24 lost in 37 matches | 219 won, 350 drawn, 1131 lost in 1700 matches |
| 1 goal up at half-time | 20 won, 4 drawn, 0 lost in 24 matches | 515 won, 165 drawn, 95 lost in 775 matches |
| Level at half-time | 15 won, 12 drawn, 14 lost in 41 matches | 465 won, 584 drawn, 465 lost in 1514 matches |
| 1 goal up after 60 minutes | 17 won, 3 drawn, 2 lost in 22 matches | 545 won, 171 drawn, 67 lost in 783 matches |
| Level after 60 minutes | 14 won, 15 drawn, 6 lost in 35 matches | 343 won, 588 drawn, 343 lost in 1274 matches |
| 1 goal up after 70 minutes | 19 won, 3 drawn, 1 lost in 23 matches | 572 won, 152 drawn, 46 lost in 770 matches |
| Level after 70 minutes | 10 won, 16 drawn, 4 lost in 30 matches | 279 won, 636 drawn, 279 lost in 1194 matches |
| 1 goal up after 80 minutes | 20 won, 3 drawn, 0 lost in 23 matches | 649 won, 120 drawn, 18 lost in 787 matches |
| Level after 80 minutes | 10 won, 16 drawn, 3 lost in 29 matches | 175 won, 708 drawn, 175 lost in 1058 matches |
| 1 goal down after 80 minutes | 0 won, 4 drawn, 17 lost in 21 matches | 18 won, 120 drawn, 649 lost in 787 matches |
| Level after 15 minutes | 35 won, 15 drawn, 20 lost in 70 matches | 931 won, 746 drawn, 931 lost in 2608 matches |
| Level after 30 minutes | 26 won, 14 drawn, 18 lost in 58 matches | 663 won, 638 drawn, 663 lost in 1964 matches |
Won-drawn-lost (matches), on the 90-minute score.
| Score | Millwall | League sides |
|---|---|---|
| All matches | 32 scored, 31 conceded (94) | 1056 scored, 1056 conceded (3654) |
| When leading after 75 minutes | 13 scored, 9 conceded (37) | 353 scored, 380 conceded (1276) |
| When level after 75 minutes | 14 scored, 8 conceded (30) | 323 scored, 323 conceded (1102) |
| When trailing after 75 minutes | 5 scored, 14 conceded (27) | 380 scored, 353 conceded (1276) |
After going a goal down before the 76th minute: 39 times, equalised within 15 minutes 5, by full time 15(league sides: 1,916 times, within 15 minutes 327, by full time 846)Stoppage time counts as no extra minutes.
League sides: every team in this league since 4 Aug 2023, both venues, each match counted once for each side. Shown for context, not as a comparison.
xG and expected points
Each team's xG and points from its own earlier league matches, before this kick-off. Facts about past matches, not a forecast for this one.
Earlier league matches
| Millwall | ||
|---|---|---|
| 59Since 8 Aug 2025 | Matches with xG | 94Since 6 Nov 2024 |
| 85.22 | xG for | 124.54 |
| 80 | Goals scored | 118 |
| 66.05 | xG against | 116.28 |
| 69 | Goals conceded | 109 |
Birmingham
Show the numbers
| Date | Opponent | xG for | xG against | Goals (tick; no tick = 0) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct 2026 | at Lincoln | 2.09 | 1.63 | 3–1 |
| 24 Oct 2026 | at Cardiff | 0.91 | 2.40 | 0–1 |
| 17 Oct 2026 | v QPR | 1.34 | 1.17 | 3–0 |
| 13 Oct 2026 | v Preston | 2.24 | 0.49 | 4–0 |
| 10 Oct 2026 | at West Brom | 2.55 | 1.05 | 1–0 |
| 19 Sep 2026 | v Middlesbrough | 1.23 | 2.14 | 2–2 |
| 12 Sep 2026 | at Derby | 3.17 | 1.11 | 2–1 |
| 9 Sep 2026 | at Norwich | 1.63 | 1.01 | 1–2 |
| 6 Sep 2026 | v Wolves | 1.39 | 2.47 | 2–2 |
| 1 Sep 2026 | v Southampton | 1.55 | 1.02 | 1–1 |
Millwall
Show the numbers
| Date | Opponent | xG for | xG against | Goals (tick; no tick = 0) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct 2026 | v Derby | 3.76 | 1.27 | 4–1 |
| 24 Oct 2026 | at Portsmouth | 0.73 | 0.91 | 1–2 |
| 17 Oct 2026 | v Lincoln | 1.87 | 0.75 | 2–2 |
| 13 Oct 2026 | v Swansea | 1.05 | 1.82 | 0–1 |
| 10 Oct 2026 | at Preston | 1.09 | 0.65 | 1–0 |
| 19 Sep 2026 | v West Ham | 2.68 | 1.87 | 2–2 |
| 15 Sep 2026 | at Middlesbrough | 1.69 | 1.52 | 2–2 |
| 12 Sep 2026 | at Blackburn | 1.67 | 1.23 | 1–3 |
| 5 Sep 2026 | v Bolton | 2.65 | 0.95 | 4–0 |
| 2 Sep 2026 | v Wrexham | 0.23 | 0.88 | 0–3 |
This league season
Championship matches since 14 Aug 2026. Play-off rounds count here as league matches.
| Millwall | ||
|---|---|---|
| 13 of 13 | Matches with xG | 13 of 13 |
| 23 | Points in those matches | 18 |
| 21.08 | xPts | 22.00 |
| 22.47 | xG for | 24.86 |
| 17.63 | xG against | 17.01 |
Each figure is a total over the matches shown beside it.
xG: API-Football. xPts: Ledger, from xG with a Poisson model that treats the two teams' goals as independent. That model slightly under-counts draws, so xPts totals come out a little high.
PRO depth
PRO depth: Birmingham and Millwall
- Corners won and concededPRO
- Shots and shots on target, for and againstPRO
- Yellow cards, own and opponent'sPRO
- First-half goals, scored and concededPRO
Injuries and suspensions
Birmingham
- Ruled out
- M. Leonard (Achilles Tendon Injury) · Paik Seung-Ho (Health problems)
- Doubtful
- A. Priske (Health problems)
Millwall
- Ruled out
- T. Arconte (Ankle Injury) · C. De Norre (Muscle Injury) · L. Jensen (Muscle Injury) · F. Marschall (Injury) · J. Metcalfe (Yellow Cards) · M. Servais (Inactive)
- Doubtful
- M. Luongo (Knee Injury)
Published 3 Nov 2026, 18:57 GMT · not changed since
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