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Millwall host Stoke City at The Den in the EFL Championship on Saturday, with both sides looking to start their season off with a win.
Millwall have not had their best pre-season campaign, having only won one of their last four games. Gary Rowett's side finished last season ninth in the Championship and will look to challenge for a playoff spot this season. They will want to kickoff their campaign with a win against Stoke City on Saturday.
Stoke City finished 14th in the Championship last season, having had an inconsistent campaign. Michael O'Neill's side will be heading into the game off the back of a 2-1 loss against Hearts in the final game of their pre-season campaign. They will look to bounce back with a win against Millwall on Saturday.
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Both sides will want to win the game and that should make for an interesting contest.
Millwall vs Stoke City Head-to-Head
Millwall have slightly edged the recent head-to-head record between the two sides, having won two of their last five meetings, with Stoke City winning only one.
Stoke's solitary victory came the last time the two sides met back in March. Jacob Brown's first-half goal and an own-goal from George Saville was enough to secure the win on the night.
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Millwall vs Stoke City Team News
Millwall
Millwall have no new injury worries following their 1-1 draw against Ipswich last time out. Rowett will have a full-strength side to choose from for the game on Saturday.
Injured: None
Doubtful: None
Suspended: None
Stoke City
Stoke City came away unscathed from their 2-1 loss against Hearts last time out. Harry Souttar is still unavailable due to injury.
Injured: Harry Souttar
Doubtful: None
Suspended: None
MIllwall vs Stoke City Predicted XI
Millwall Predicted XI (3-4-2-1): Bartosz Bialkowski; Shaun Hutchinson, Murray Wallace, Jake Cooper; Scott Malone, George Evans, Billy Mitchell, Ryan Leonard; George Honeyman, Zian Flemming; Benik Afobe
Stoke City Predicted XI (3-4-3): Josef Bursik; Aden Flint, Ben Wilmot, Phil Jagielka; Josh Tymon, Sam Clucas, Josh Laurent, Tyrese Campbell; D'Margio Wright-Phillips, Dwight Gayle, Jacob Brown
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Millwall vs Stoke City Prediction
Millwall are usually a difficult side to break down at home and that should be evident on Saturday.
We predict a tight game, with Millwall coming away with the victory.
Prediction: Millwall 1-0 Stoke City
