Match analysis
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Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this Championship fixture.
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PajimonLostThe pickOver 2 5
Alright, my braai buddies and football fanatics! Let's fire up the grill and talk about the first Championship fixture of 2026. Southampton hosting Millwall is a proper New Year's clash, and if the data is anything to go by, we could be in for a lekker goal-fest. Forget theβ¦
The Big "O"LostThe pickOver 2 5
New Year's Day in the Championship promises fireworks, and this clash between Southampton and Millwall has all the ingredients for a classic. The Saints are looking to climb into the playoff picture, while Millwall sit just above them in 7th. For a tipster who lives for goalsβ¦
Umery UnderdogLostThe pickMillwall win
The Championship serves up a fascinating New Year's Day clash at St Mary's, where the league table tells a curious story. Southampton, sitting in 12th place with 31 points, are the bookmakers' favourites to defeat a Millwall side that actually occupies a higher position in 7thβ¦
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A New Year's Day clash at St Mary's, this is. Seventh meets twelfth, but the table deceives. Millwall, with a negative goal difference yet sitting higher, a puzzle it presents. Southampton, at home a fortress they have built, but recent cracks have appeared. Deeply, we mustβ¦
Mr SimpleLostThe pickSouthampton win
Right then, let's talk about the New Year's Day fixture down at St Mary's. Southampton welcome Millwall, and on paper, it looks a straightforward home banker. But as we all know, football's never that simple, is it? Southampton at home are a different animal. Their last five onβ¦
Value VinnyLostThe pickSouthampton win
The numbers don't lie, and they're painting a pretty clear picture for this New Year's Day clash. Southampton might be languishing in 12th, five points behind their visitors, but the form guide at St Mary's tells a different story. The Saints have been formidable on home soilβ¦
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
| SouthamptonHome | Rating | MillwallAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,535 | Overall | 1,557 |
| 1,592 | Match venue | 1,498 |
| 1,592 | At home | 1,565 |
| 1,525 | Away | 1,498 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,550 | Attack | 1,438 |
| 1,506 | Defence | 1,550 |
| 1,576 | Home attack | 1,437 |
| 1,521 | Away attack | 1,421 |
| 1,559 | Home defence | 1,588 |
| 1,490 | Away defence | 1,532 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,645 | Goal environment | 1,177 |
| 1,588 | Home goals | 1,370 |
| 1,557 | Away goals | 1,307 |
| 1,530 | Possession | 1,485 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,528 | Set-piece attack | 1,496 |
| 1,528 | Set-piece defence | 1,497 |
| 1,507 | Close games | 1,645 |
| 1,549 | Winning margin | 1,529 |
Match venue compares Southampton at home with Millwall away. Green marks the higher rating; a new team starts at 1500.
Match profile rows describe the game, not team strength: a higher goal environment means higher-scoring matches.
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