Norwich v Millwall: Match Preview, Odds, Lineups, Prediction

Explore Coral's detailed preview for match day one between Norwich vs Millwall in the Championship. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 15:00 BST match.

• Fixture: Norwich vs Millwall

• Date: Saturday, 09 August 2025

• Kick-off: 15:00 BST

• Venue: Carrow Road

Norwich, with their pre-season form showing a mix of results, will be looking to capitalise on their home advantage against Millwall. The Canaries will need to be more clinical in front of goal than in recent games if they are to break down the Lions’ defence. 

On the other hand, Millwall's recent performances suggest a team that can be resilient and hard to break down, potentially leading to a tightly contested match.

The visitors will likely rely on their solid defensive structure to frustrate Norwich, aiming to counter-attack them. Both teams will need to be at their best to secure the three points in what promises to be a closely fought encounter.

Match Prediction: Norwich 2-1 Millwall

Norwich's pre-season form has been slightly underwhelming. A record of just one win in their five games suggests that the Norfolk outfit need to up their game in order to challenge Saturday’s opponents.

Heading into this match, they will need to harness their attacking prowess to overcome Millwall's defensive resilience. The Canaries' ability to score goals could be the deciding factor in this game, especially if they can maintain their focus throughout the match.

Recent Championship Results:

• (W) 4-2 at home to Cardiff City (03 May 2025)

• (D) 0-0 at Middlesbrough (26 Apr 2025)

• (L) 1-3 at Millwall (21 Apr 2025)

• (L) 3-5 at home to Portsmouth (18 Apr 2025)

• (L) 1-2 at Burnley (11 Apr 2025)

The visitors enjoyed a respectable pre-season campaign, winning three in four, a run which included victories over Bromley, Wimbledon and Northampton. Alex Neil’s team has looked dangerous in attack of late, scoring at least two goals in all three of their pre-season victories. 

Millwall will look to frustrate their opponents and capitalise on any mistakes. The Lions will need to be disciplined and organised if they are to come away with a positive result from this challenging away fixture.

Recent Championship Results (2024/25):

• (L) 1-3 at Burnley (03 May 2025)

• (W) 1-0 vs Swansea (26 Apr 2025)

• (W) 3-1 vs Norwich (21 Apr 2025)

• (L) 1-4 at Blackburn Rovers (18 Apr 2025)

• (W) 1-0 vs Middlesbrough (12 Apr 2025)

Historically, the head-to-head record between Norwich and Millwall has been closely contested, with both teams securing victories in recent encounters. Norwich has had the upper hand in their recent meetings, winning three out of the last five matches, which could give them a psychological edge going into this game.

Recent Championship Results

• Millwall 3-1 Norwich (21 Apr 2025)

• Norwich 2-1 Millwall (26 Dec 2024)

• Millwall 1-0 Norwich (29 Dec 2023)

• Norwich 3-1 Millwall (20 Aug 2023)

• Millwall 2-3 Norwich (04 Mar 2023)

• Liam Gibbs (Hamstring injury) - Doubtful

• Tony Springett (Back injury) - Doubtful

• Lukas Jensen (Back injury) - Doubtful

• Danny McNamara (Knee surgery) - Out

• 4-3-3: Kovacevic; Medic, Duffy, Darling, Stacey; Wright, Nunez, Forson; Crnac, Sargent, Schlupp

Norwich's predicted line-up suggests a focus on attacking options, which could be key in breaking down Millwall's defence. The inclusion of experienced players in the line-up suggests a strategy designed to control the game and capitalise on any gaps in the opposition's defence.

• 4-4-2: Crocombe; Crama, Tanganga, Cooper, Leonard; Neghli, Cundle, De Norre, Azeez; Ivanovic, Coburn

The Lions will likely look to maintain a compact shape and hit Norwich on the break, using their speed and physicality to their advantage.

• Marcelino Nunez (Norwich) vs Casper De Norre (Millwall): This duel in midfield could be crucial in determining which team gains control of the game.

• Josh Sargent (Norwich) vs Mihailo Ivanovic (Millwall): The battle between these two forwards will be key, as both players can influence the outcome with their goal-scoring prowess.

• Josh Sargent (Norwich): Sargent's ability to find the back of the net could be vital for Norwich's chances of securing a win.

• Mihailo Ivanovic (Millwall): Ivanovic is the Lions’ main attacking threat and could be the difference-maker for Millwall in this match.

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