Crystal Palace vs. Millwall Tips and Odds – 01/03/2025

• Date: Saturday, March 1, 2025
• Venue: Selhurst Park, London
• Fixture: Crystal Palace vs Millwall (FA Cup 5th Round)

Match Preview

The magic of the FA Cup returns to Selhurst Park as Crystal Palace host their South London rivals Millwall in a highly anticipated 5th round clash. The Eagles, currently sitting 13th in the Premier League, will look to use their top-flight pedigree to overcome the Championship side and secure a place in the quarter-finals.

Palace’s recent form has been encouraging, with a crucial 2-1 victory over London rivals Fulham adding further to their positive momentum of late. Manager Oliver Glasner will be keen to maintain this positive sequence of results and potentially spark a cup run to energize their season.

Millwall, meanwhile, arrive as underdogs but with nothing to lose. The Lions have shown they can compete with higher-level opposition, as evidenced by their impressive FA Cup performances in recent years. They’ll be buoyed by memories of their last FA Cup meeting with Palace in 2022, where they took the lead before eventually succumbing to Premier League quality.

The historical head-to-head between these two teams is closely contested, with both sides having enjoyed significant victories over the years. Crystal Palace have won five of their past 17 meetings with Millwall, while the Lions have secured six wins, and six matches have ended in a draw1. This tight head-to-head record suggests that the upcoming match could be a closely fought affair, with both teams looking to exploit each other’s weaknesses. The FA Cup’s unpredictability adds an extra layer of excitement, as Millwall will aim to pull off a major upset against their Premier League opponents.

Key Players

Crystal Palace:

• Michael Olise: The French winger was the star of the show in Palace’s last FA Cup encounter with Millwall, turning the game on its head with a masterful performance.
• Romain Esse: The recent £12 million signing from Millwall will be eager to prove himself against his former club. His pace and creativity could be crucial in unlocking the Lions’ defense.

Millwall:

• Zian Flemming: The Dutch midfielder has been a standout performer for Millwall this season and will be key to their chances of causing an upset.
• Jake Cooper: The towering center-back will need to be at his best to contain Palace’s attacking threats and provide a set-piece threat at the other end.

Prediction

With Palace in good form and any relegation fears long since a thing of the past, Glasner and Palace will view this as a golden opportunity to take another step towards a Wembley appearance. Expect the Eagles to prove too strong for their Championship opponents. Prediction: Crystal Palace 2-0 Millwall

Betting Markets

With home advantage and Premier League quality, Crystal Palace are favorites to progress, but Millwall’s fighting spirit ensures this derby will be a closely contested affair. Expect an entertaining match with goals at both ends as these local rivals battle for a place in the FA Cup quarter-finals.