Crystal Palace vs Millwall: FA Cup Fifth Round Odds, Lineups & Predictions

Explore our detailed preview for Crystal Palace vs Millwall in the FA Cup Fifth Round. Key stats, predictions, and lineups for the 12:15 GMT match.

The FA Cup fifth round delivers a fierce London showdown as Crystal Palace host Millwall at Selhurst Park, with a place in the quarter-finals up for grabs.

• Over 2.5 Goals: 43.17% probability
• Under 2.5 Goals: 56.83% probability
• Both Teams to Score: 48.85% probability
• Win Probability: Crystal Palace: 39%, Millwall: 33.44%, Draw: 27.6%
  

Palace won the last FA Cup meeting between these sides— can the Lions shock the Eagles on home soil though?

Final Prediction: Crystal Palace 2-1 Millwall

• Palace’s Premier League quality should give them the edge.
• Millwall will battle hard and could keep it close.
• Expect a tense, physical game with late drama.
  

After an inconsistent start to the season, Palace are peaking at the perfect moment, winning four of their last five matches. Their 4-1 thrashing of Aston Villa highlighted their attacking firepower, while a 2-0 win at Fulham showcased their defensive solidity.

Recent FA Cup Form:

• Comfortably dispatched Doncaster in the previous round.
• Strong home advantage at Selhurst Park.
• Attacking threat from Eberi Eze & Jean-Philippe Mateta.

Despite mixed form in the Championship, Millwall are a force in cup competitions. Their 2-0 FA Cup victory over Leeds United in the last round showed their ability to compete with tough opposition. 

Reasons to Believe in an Upset:

• Physical playing style suited for knockout football.
• Strong defensive setup, conceding just one goal in their last three matches.
• The visitors have already won at a difficult ground in the FA Cup this season in the shape of Elland Road in the last round. 

A hostile derby atmosphere and Millwall’s fearless approach make this an intriguing battle.

Key Absences:

• Joel Ward (Calf strain)
• Cheick Doucouré (Knee surgery)
• Chadi Riad (Cruciate ligament tear)
• Marc Guehi (Doubtful, but likely to feature)

Predicted XI: Turner; Richards, Lacroix, Guehi; Mitchell, Wharton, Hughes, Munoz; Eze, Kamada; Mateta

Key Absences:

• Ryan Leonard (Unknown injury)
• Macaulay Langstaff (Unknown injury)
• Calum Scanlon (Unknown injury)
• Joe Bryan (Fitness doubts)
• Raees Bangura-Williams (Fitness doubts)

Predicted XI: Roberts; Harding, Cooper, Tanganga, Bryan; Norre, Mitchell; Neghli, Azeez, Watmore; Ivanovic

Crystal Palace - Last 6 Matches: WWLWWL - FA Cup Form: Wins vs Stockport County and Doncaster

Millwall - Last 6 Matches: WDDLWW - FA Cup Form: Wins vs Leeds and Derby

• Crystal Palace 5-4 Millwall - July 9, 2022 - Friendly
• Millwall 1-2 Crystal Palace - January 8, 2022 - FA Cup
• Millwall 1-0 Crystal Palace - September 1, 2000 - Friendly
• Millwall 0-0 Crystal Palace - April 30, 2013 - Championship
• Crystal Palace 2-2 Millwall - October 20, 2012 - Championship
  

• Crystal Palace Wins: 2
• Draws: 2
• Millwall Wins: 1

Palace have dominated competitive meetings with Millwall, but the visitors will be looking for a rare win against the Eagles. 

Crystal Palace Strategy:

• Use Eze and Kamada as their main attacking playmakers
• Control possession and wear down Millwall’s defence.
• Mateta’s physicality in the box could be the difference-maker.

Millwall Strategy:

• Sit deep, frustrate Palace, and hit on the counter.
• Capitalise on set-piece opportunities.
• Ivanovic and Watmore’s movement will test Palace’s backline.
  

Will Palace take another step toward Wembley, or can Millwall stun Selhurst Park? Let us know your thoughts.

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