- λ home
- 1.58
- λ away
- 1.36
- Σλ total
- 2.94
- P(over 2.5)
- 56%
- P(BTTS)
- 60%
- Modal score
- 1–1 11.4%
Millwall vs Swansea prediction & xG model: Both teams to score
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Millwall v Swansea: how the Arena called it
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How the numbers for Millwall v Swansea are calculated
Every figure on this page comes from the steps below – nothing is adjusted by hand.
Expected goals (λ)
Ratings fitted to league results (26 and 23 matches). 1.00 = average attack or defence.
| League avg goals | Attack | Opp. defence | λ (ratings) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millwall (home) | 1.64 | 1.01 | 0.91 | 1.51 |
| Swansea (away) | 1.30 | 1.02 | 1.08 | 1.43 |
λhome = μhome × Atthome × Defaway = 1.64 × 1.01 × 0.91 ≈ 1.51
| Total-goals source | Estimate | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Team ratings | 2.94 | 64% |
| Statistical xG feed | 2.94 | 36% |
| Blended total λ | 2.94 | 100% |
Split by team strength and the 1X2 balance → λhome = 1.58, λaway = 1.36
Poisson goal distributions
P(k goals) = e−λ · λk ÷ k!
Score grid
Each cell = P(home goals) × P(away goals). Below the diagonal is a home win, the diagonal a draw, above it an away win.
- Σ home-win cells
- 42.9%
- Σ draw cells
- 24.4%
- Σ away-win cells
- 32.7%
- Most probable score
- 1–1 · 11.4%
Blending with the market
Our ratings grid is combined with the statistical feed (60 / 40), then blended with the bookmaker's margin-free probabilities (58 / 42) so late team news is not missed.
| Outcome | Ratings | Feed | Market* | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Millwall | 38.9% | 48.0% | 38.5% | 44.0% |
| X Draw | 25.7% | 18.0% | 28.0% | 22.2% |
| 2 Swansea | 35.5% | 34.0% | 33.6% | 33.8% |
Bookmaker margin (overround) on 1X2: Σ(1 ÷ odds) = 1.083 → 8.3% removed before blending (*market column).
Every market: fair odds, implied probability and EV
Fair odds = 1 ÷ p · Implied = 1 ÷ odds (margin included) · EV = p × odds − 1 · positive EV only when p > implied
| Selection | p | Fair | Best odds | Implied | EV | Add |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1X2 | ||||||
| 1 · Millwall | 44.0% | 2.27 | 2.40 | 41.7% | +5.6% | |
| X · Draw | 22.2% | 4.51 | 3.30 | 30.3% | -26.8% | |
| 2 · Swansea | 33.8% | 2.96 | 2.75 | 36.4% | -7.0% | |
| Double chance | ||||||
| 1X | 66.2% | 1.51 | 1.40 | 71.4% | -7.3% | |
| X2 | 56.0% | 1.79 | 1.53 | 65.4% | -14.3% | |
| 12 | 77.8% | 1.29 | 1.33 | 75.2% | +3.5% | |
| Draw no bet | ||||||
| DNB Millwall | 56.5% | 1.77 | – | – | – | |
| DNB Swansea | 43.5% | 2.30 | – | – | – | |
| Goal lines | ||||||
| Over 1.5 | 79.2% | 1.26 | – | – | – | |
| Under 1.5 | 20.8% | 4.80 | – | – | – | |
| Over 2.5 | 56.3% | 1.78 | – | – | – | |
| Under 2.5 | 43.7% | 2.29 | – | – | – | |
| Over 3.5 | 33.9% | 2.95 | – | – | – | |
| Under 3.5 | 66.1% | 1.51 | – | – | – | |
| Both teams to score | ||||||
| BTTS yes pick | 59.6% | 1.68 | 1.67 | 59.9% | -0.5% | |
| BTTS no | 40.4% | 2.47 | 2.10 | 47.6% | -15.1% | |
| Half-time | ||||||
| HT 1 | 33.1% | 3.02 | – | – | – | |
| HT X | 40.1% | 2.50 | – | – | – | |
| HT 2 | 26.8% | 3.73 | – | – | – | |
The selection
EV = 0.596 × 1.67 − 1 = -0.005 · Kelly f* = (b·p − q) ÷ b = 0.000 → quarter-Kelly, capped at 2%: 0.0% of bankroll (no stake – the price has no edge)
A guide to sizing, not advice. Graded on the 90-minute score. 18+.
Recent form, in numbers
last 6 matches · 90-minute scores| Metric | Millwall | Swansea |
|---|---|---|
| Sequence | WDDLLW | WWWLDW |
| Matches | 6 | 6 |
| W-D-L | 2-2-2 | 4-1-1 |
| Points per match | 1.33 | 2.17 |
| Goals for / match | 1.67 | 1.67 |
| Goals against / match | 1.33 | 1.00 |
| Over 2.5 | 67% | 67% |
| BTTS | 50% | 67% |
| Clean sheets | 33% | 33% |
| Failed to score | 17% | 17% |
What the numbers say
by Ade Ola, Winning Arena analyst1X2 probabilities
Slight home preference: Millwall 44%, draw 22%, Swansea 34%. Standings: Millwall 16th on 18, Swansea 6th on 26.
Form
Millwall, last six: W D D L L W – two wins in total. Latest: 1–0 away at Preston. Per match: 1.7 scored, 1.3 conceded.
Sequence for Swansea: W W W L D W, so four victories in six. Latest: 2–1 at home to Norwich. Per match: 1.7 scored, 1.0 conceded.
Expected goals (xG)
xG Millwall 1.58 · Swansea 1.36 · total 2.94. High total: over 2.5 56%, BTTS 60%.
Model selection (graded)
Pre-match selection: Both teams to score, probability 60%, odds 1.67 v fair 1.68. Most probable score: Millwall 2–1 Swansea. Graded at 90 minutes. 18+ – bet within your means.
Head-to-head
Every meeting →No previous meeting in our data.
Championship table
League page →| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Birmingham | 15 | +14 | 29 |
| 2 |  Middlesbrough | 15 | +11 | 29 |
| 3 |  Stoke City | 15 | +6 | 29 |
| 4 |  Wolves | 15 | +8 | 28 |
| 5 |  West Brom | 15 | +8 | 28 |
| 6 |  Swansea | 15 | +4 | 26 |
| 7 |  Southampton | 15 | +14 | 24 |
| 8 |  QPR | 15 | +6 | 24 |
| 9 |  West Ham | 15 | +14 | 23 |
| 10 |  Sheffield Utd | 15 | +2 | 22 |
| 11 |  Portsmouth | 15 | +2 | 22 |
| 12 |  Norwich | 15 | +8 | 21 |
| 13 |  Blackburn | 15 | -1 | 21 |
| 14 |  Cardiff | 15 | 0 | 18 |
| 15 |  Wrexham | 15 | -2 | 18 |
| 16 |  Millwall | 15 | -4 | 18 |
| 17 |  Bristol City | 15 | -8 | 18 |
| 18 |  Bolton | 15 | -9 | 17 |
| 19 |  Charlton | 15 | -10 | 17 |
| 20 |  Watford | 15 | -10 | 15 |
| 21 |  Lincoln | 15 | -11 | 15 |
| 22 |  Burnley | 15 | -9 | 10 |
| 23 |  Derby | 15 | -16 | 10 |
| 24 |  Preston | 15 | -17 | 8 |
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League page →Frequently asked questions
What is the Winning Arena prediction for Millwall vs Swansea?
The Model pick is Both teams to score with a model probability of 60, priced around 1.67 by the bookmakers.
What are the Millwall v Swansea probabilities?
Millwall win 44%, draw 22%, Swansea win 34%.
What is the most probable score for Millwall vs Swansea?
Millwall 2–1 Swansea is the highest cell in the Poisson grid.
What is the xG for Millwall vs Swansea?
Millwall 1.58, Swansea 1.36 – over 2.5 at 56%, BTTS at 60%.
What time is Millwall vs Swansea?
Tuesday 13 October 2026, 19:45 WAT, at The Den – Championship.