"Starting with the hosts, while Watford might have suffered real FA Cup frustration last weekend as they slumped to a shock 5-1 drumming away at Bristol City, the Hornets have embarked on a real Championship romp on either side of opening the New Year. Getting 2026 underway with a sensational 3-0 romp at home against Birmingham, Javi Gracia's men have skyrocketed their way up the table and open Saturday's showdown sat in the play-off places."
"Likewise, Watford are unbeaten in all of their last seven second-tier showdowns - a run that stems back to December 1st. Knowing that they could move within touching distance of the automatic promotion spots, Gracia's side will also be excited by their extended dominance on home soil. It should be highlighted, the Hornets have suffered just a sole Championship defeat in front of their own supporters so far this season."
Watford and Millwall meet with both clubs occupying play-off positions. Watford endured a 5-1 FA Cup defeat but have won four consecutive Championship matches by an aggregate 7-1 and remain unbeaten in seven league games. Watford began 2026 with a 3-0 victory over Birmingham and have suffered only one home Championship defeat this season. Millwall also lost 5-1 in the FA Cup and have managed just two wins from their last eight matches across competitions. Millwall beat Swansea 2-1 earlier in January but have shown away inconsistencies, including a 2-0 loss to Blackburn.
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