Crystal Palace host Championship side Millwall at Selhurst Park on Saturday in the FA Cup fifth round. With a spot in the quarter-finals on the line, the Eagles' superior quality and good form should see them brush aside the visitors.
Palace come into this clash in fine form, having thrashed Aston Villa 4-1 in midweek to edge closer to the Premier League’s top half. They have now won four of their last five games across all competitions, including a 2-0 victory over Doncaster Rovers in the FA Cup fourth round.
The Eagles have made a strong start to 2025, going unbeaten in eight of their last ten matches, winning seven and keeping six clean sheets. Manager Oliver Glasner appears to have struck the right balance as their attack has been equally impressive, netting 18 goals in that period while scoring in every game.
Millwall head into this clash after a 1-0 win at Derby County, their first victory in four attempts since their 2-0 FA Cup triumph at Leeds United. This inconsistency has been an issue for the Lions, who are winless in seven of 13 games across all competitions in 2025.
Defensive vulnerabilities have also been evident, conceding seven goals in their last four matches in all competitions. Facing a Premier League side for the first time in this FA Cup campaign, Alex Neil’s men will need a significant step up to overcome an in-form Crystal Palace.
How the bookies view it: Palace overwhelming favourites
The bookies are backing Crystal Palace to claim the upper hand with BoyleSports offering odds of 1/3 for a home win. A victory for Millwall is priced at 17/2 while a draw is valued at 7/2 by BoyleSports.
Head to head: Superior Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace have a 9-8 advantage with six draws from 23 previous matches against Millwall. The Eagles have won the last three meetings and claimed a 2-1 victory when both teams met in the FA Cup back in 2022.
Players to watch: Red hot Mateta
Jean-Philippe Mateta has scored eight goals in his last nine games, including one in midweek and will be the one to watch for Crystal Palace. He also netted the winner in that FA Cup clash in 2022 and BoyleSports is offering 20/21 on the striker to score anytime.
Captain Marc Guehi has been key for Crystal Palace this term and has been pivotal in their six clean sheets in the last ten matches. He is expected to help the Eagles secure another shutout, with BoyleSports offering odds of 6/10 on that outcome.
Probable line-ups
Crystal Palace have a fully fit squad for this clash with Mateta set to lead the attack alongside Ismaila Sarr and Eberechi Eze. In defense, Maxence Lacroix, Marc Guehi and Daniel Muñoz are expected to retain their spots in the lineup.
Millwall also have no injury concerns with everyone available for selection. Mihailo Ivanovic, Femi Azeez and Camiel Neghli are expected to retain their places up front in the line-up.
Crystal Palace: Turner, Richards, Lacroix, Guehi, Munoz, Wharton, Hughes, Mitchell, Sarr, Eze, Mateta
Millwall: Jensen, Bryan, Cooper, Tanganga, Crama, Saville, De Norre, Azeez, Cundle, Neghli, Ivanovic
Anything else catch the eye?
Crystal Palace have won to nil in their two FA Cup matches this season and a repeat can be considered at 20/23 with BoyleSports. The hosts scored in both halves of three of their last four and could be set for a similar pattern at 13/10 with BoyleSports.
With Crystal Palace expected to score in both halves, they can be backed to win both halves at 21/10 with BoyleSports.
This FA Cup match between Crystal Palace and Millwall will be played on and kick off at 12:15. Check below for our tipsters best Crystal Palace vs Millwall prediction. You may also visit our dedicated betting previews section for the most up to date previews.
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