Millwall vs Newcastle Tips & Live Stream - Toon to Win in the EFL Cup
Millwall meets Newcastle in the EFL Cup with contrasting recent form. While Millwall showed mixed early results, including heavy losses to strong opponents, Newcastle have impressed under Matthias Jaissle, going unbeaten in four and beating Spurs away. The Lions' recent struggles against quality sides give the Premier League Magpies the edge in this match-up. Both teams face injury issues but Newcastle are favored to continue their momentum. The key recommendation is to back Newcastle to win as they build strong form early in the season.
- Millwall have had some heavy recent defeats
- Newcastle are unbeaten in the 2026/27 campaign
- An EFL Cup away victory has good value
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Millwall vs Newcastle Preview
Millwall’s recent form is unconvincing and the Lions have struggled against strong opponents. Newcastle will want to maintain their positive early season form and the Toon can win in the EFL Cup.
- Millwall vs Newcastle Preview
- Key Stats - Recent Lions Losses
- H2H
- Millwall in Mixed Early Season Form
- Newcastle Building Under Matthias Jaissle
- Predicted Starting Lineups & Team News
Key Stats - Recent Lions Losses
- Millwall have lost 2 of their last 3 games.
- Millwall have lost 2 of their last 3 home games against Newcastle.
- Newcastle have won 2 of their last 3 matches.
H2H
Millwall have a 9-5 advantage against Newcastle, alongside four draws.
Millwall in Mixed Early Season Form
Millwall started the 2026/27 campaign in solid form and were undefeated in four consecutive games. The south London outfit drew 1-1 at QPR and beat Cambridge 1-0 to progress in the EFL Cup.
Alex Neil’s side followed the Cambridge victory with back-to-back Championship defeats. Millwall lost 5-1 at Southampton and 3-0 against Wrexham, allowing over 4 total XG across the two games.
The Lions ended that mini losing streak and beat Bolton 4-0 at the Den. Caleb Taylor scored before half time and Lyndon Dykes and Camiel Neghli scored in the final 10 minutes.
Newcastle Building Under Matthias Jaissle
Newcastle have found good early season form under new boss Matthias Jaissle, winning and drawing twice in four games.
The Toon held Liverpool to a 2-2 draw in their season opener before defeating West Brom 3-2 in the EFL Cup. Jaissle’s outfit were in control against the Championship side with 2.62 XG.
The Tyneside team continued their strong start to the campaign and defeated Tottenham 2-0 away.
Newcastle then came back from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 with Bournemouth in the Premier League. The Magpies conceded twice in 35 minutes and Harvey Barnes and Jacob Ramsey hit back.
Predicted Starting Lineups & Team News
Millwall (4-2-3-1): Max Crocombe; Jordi Osei-Tutu, Caleb Taylor, Jake Cooper, Zak Sturge; Derek Mazou-Sacko, Jenson Metcalfe; Romaine Esse, Tairyk Arconte, Camiel Neghli; Lyndon Dykes
Attackers Joshua Coburn and Kyrell Lisbie, midfielder Massimo Luongo and defender Ryan Leonard are injury doubts.
Defender Tristan Crama, forward Mihailo Ivanovic and Mathis Servais and goalkeeper Lukas Jensen are injured.
Midfielders Luke Cundle, Casper De Norre and Alfie Doughty are also unavailable due to injury.
Newcastle (4-2-3-1): Nick Pope; Amar Dedic, Fabian Schar, Sven Botman, Tino Livramento; Sean Steur, Lewis Miley; Jacob Murphy, Matias Fernandez-Pardo, Jacob Ramsey; Yoane Wissa
Centre-back Dan Burn and striker William Osula are injured and unavailable.
Joelinton is sidelined with a quadricep injury. Matthias Jaissle issued a recent fitness update on the midfielder and said:
"Joelinton is out for a couple of weeks. I am really confident that he will be back as soon as possible."
Verdict
Millwall have been second best against quality teams recently and Premier League Newcastle are a strong side in good form. The Magpies can maintain momentum and win in the EFL Cup.
Newcastle Win
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