Preston can move to within four points of sixth with a win at Deepdale. They've won three of their last five and are well amongst the chasing pack in the middle of the Championship table. Back-to-back clean sheets against capable sides in Norwich City and Burnley will give Paul Heckingbottom's side confidence in this one.
The Lions have also won three of their last five and sit on 41 points, above Preston on goal difference. Alex Neil knows his team need to get back to winning ways if they are going to force themselves into the playoff conversation in the Championship.
Preston North End vs Millwall Team News
The hosts are missing Ben Whiteman, Jack Whatmough and Jordan Storey. Duane Holmes will also be alongside them as he is set to be out until at least April after getting injured earlier in February. On the plus side, Emil Rils and Robbie Brady are back in contention to start, after coming off the bench last time out. Ali McCann also returns from suspension.
For Millwall, Aimodo Emakhu made the bench against West Brom and so will be available for Alex Neil here. However, Calum Scanlon, Josh Coburn, Danny McNamara and Ryan Leonard are doubtful.
Preston North End vs Millwall Possible Lineups
Ali McCann and Robbie Brady should start for Preston here as the hosts look to pick up three crucial points. Top scorer Emil Riis Jakobsen will also surely return to the starting lineup at the expense of countryman Mads Frøkjær-Jensen.
Preston North End Predicted Lineup (3-5-2): Woodman; Porteous, Gibson, Hughes; Kesler-Hayden, Ledson, Teitur Þórðarson, McCann, Brady; Riis Jakobsen, Osmajic
George Saville should return to midfield for Millwall after being dropped to the bench last time out. He will probably replace Belgian Casper De Norre and partner Billy Mitchell in the double pivot.
Millwall Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1): Jensen; Crama, Tanganga, Cooper, Bryan; Saville, Mitchell; Connolly, Cundle, Azeez; Ivanovic
Preston North End vs Millwall Prediction
This should be a very tight contest and an interesting battle between two good managers. Both teams know that this result could have a huge impact on their respective seasons. Expect a low-scoring cagey affair which Millwall may just edge.
Prediction: Preston 1 - 2 Millwall
The business end of the season is almost upon us and all points count double at this point. The atmosphere at Deepdale should be electric as the Preston fans attempt to fire their time on to victory.
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