Alex Neil as Millwall manager on the left and Nuno Espirito Santo smiling at West Ham on the right
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Supercomputer predicts West Ham vs Millwall as 38-year record on the line

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A 14-year wait for another rendition of the Dockers Derby is coming to an end as West Ham travel to face Millwall.

The Hammers will be hoping the result on Saturday is a repeat of the last meeting against their bitter rivals.

In February 2012, the E20 outfit came out as 2-1 winners, and that would leave them as the last victors of this intense derby.

The bragging rights have ultimately been in West Ham's hands ever since.

And the supercomputer has now predicted whether that will remain the case this weekend.

What has the supercomputer predicted for Millwall vs West Ham?

West Ham are currently flying in the Championship with four wins from their last four games.

Promotion certainly looks to be on the cards, with the Irons top of the table after seven games into the season.

That will undoubtedly give Nuno Espirito Santo's side all the confidence to get a strong result against rivals Millwall.

When it comes to that chance, the Opta supercomputer has put the Hammers as the overwhelming favourites.

The E20 outfit have been given a 52 per cent chance of securing all three points against the Lions.

While Millwall have been handed 24 per cent, a draw is the least likely outcome according to the data powerhouse, with a 23 per cent likelihood provided.

However, despite that, West Ham cannot be drawn into complacency as their desire to win will be matched by their opposition.

But beyond the result itself, that prediction would mean the Hammers put an end to a long-awaited outcome.

Alex Neil as Millwall manager on the left and Nuno Espirito Santo smiling at West Ham on the right
West Ham's record with Paul Tierney as referee announcement made for Millwall derby

The 38-year record West Ham are predicted to end

West Ham don't have the best record away to Millwall, particularly in league matches.

According to BBC Sport, the Hammers have not won away to their bitter rivals since a 1-0 win back in December 1988.

So, it is a positive look that the supercomputer has predicted that 38-year record to finally come to an end.

The Hammers are also on the verge of adding to their list of records themselves.

A win against Millwall would be five league victories on the bounce, a feat last achieved in February 2006 under Alan Pardew in the Premier League.

There is certainly plenty on the line, but securing bragging rights over their bitter rivals could be the ultimate prize for Jarrod Bowen and Co.

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