Norwich City vs Millwall Prediction, Lineups and Betting Tips Predictions

Norwich City vs Millwall Prediction, Lineups and Betting Tips

Match Details: August 9th 2025 | Carrow Road, Norwich | EFL Championship

The long awaited start of the Championship season finally arrives this weekend, bringing with it some mouthwatering fixtures, and a first competitive outing for new sides, title hopefuls, and relegation battle.

One such fixture sees Norwich City take on last season’s surprise play-off contenders Millwall - the London club missed out on a chance of promotion by just two points pushed out of the top six thanks to a final day victory for Coventry City. Former Premier League yoyo side Norwich had a quiet season, and underperformed on their way to a 13th placed finish.

Key Betting Tip: Norwich City to Win and Over 2.5 Goals at odds of 3.94 on Kwiff represents excellent value for the tip provided by our in-house tipsters.

Norwich City vs Millwall Predicted Lineups

Norwich City Predicted XI (4-3-3): Vladan Kovacevic (GK); Kenny McLean, Jakov Medic, Pape Diallo, Harry Darling; Marcelino Nunez, Mirko Topic, Emiliano Marcondes; Ante Crnac, Josh Sargent, Forson Amankwah.

Though filled to the brim with talented players, Norwich were found guilty of a lack of focus at times last season - in some games, they clearly zoned out, conceded a sloppy goal, and left themselves an uphill climb for the rest of the game. As a result, the club notched their lowest points total (57), since 2009, when they were relegated to the third tier.

However, summer reinforcements could see the Canaries rise again - the arrivals of Mirko Topic, Pape Diallo, Premier League veteran Jeffrey Schlupp add a much needed injection of new blood - with all of them coming off the back of excellent seasons last year, Norwich will be hopeful of a quick start to the new season.

Millwall Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Steven Benda (GK); Joe Bryan, Tristan Crama, Japhet Tanganga, Joe Bryan; Alfie Doughty, Casper de Norre; Femi Azeez, Mihailo Ivanovic, Camiel Neghli; Josh Coburn.

Surprise FA Cup quarter-finalists and play-off contenders, Millwall have built on last season's excellent performance with some solid summer transfer business, bringing in Luton’s star midfielder Alfie Doughty, and Ipswich’s Massimo Luongo to add Championship experience to the heart of their midfield.

Though missing last season’s first choice goalkeeper Lukas Jensen through an achilles injury, the signing of Steven Benda also brings an experienced presence between the sticks - with just 49 goals conceded last season, the Lions look set up to be another formidable defensive presence in 2025/26.

Norwich City vs Millwall Current League Standings

With this weekend being the first gameweek of the season, both sides currently sit on zero points - the table will start to take full shape on Sunday evening.

Norwich City vs Millwall Head to Head Timeline

Norwich have historically dominated this fixture - in the last 16 meetings between the two sides, the Canaries have run out as winners on 10 occasions, scoring 33 goals across those victories.

Recent Head to Head Meetings:

• 21/04/2025: Millwall 3-1 Norwich City
• 26/12/2024: Norwich City 2-1 Millwall
• 29/12/2023: Millwall 1-0 Norwich City
• 20/08/2023: Norwich City 3-1 Millwall
• 04/03/2023: Millwall 2-3 Norwich City

Though Norwich hold the historic upper hand, Millwall have closed the gap between the two sides in recent times. In the last four meetings, both sides have emerged with two victories apiece, with Millwall comfortably winning their most recent fixture 3-1.

Norwich’s last victory in this fixture came on Boxing Day last season - on that occasion, first half goals from Marcondes and Oscar Schwartau were enough to take all the points despite a second half response from Romain Esse, which made the last 25 minutes an intense affair.

Norwich City vs Millwall Recent Match Analysis

Norwich Last Five Games:

• Norwich City 2-0 NAC Breda (Club Friendly)
• Norwich City 1-0 NAC Breda (Club Friendly)
• ADO Den Haag 0-0 Norwich City (Club Friendly)
• Olympiacos 3-0 Norwich City (Club Friendly)
• Norwich City 1-1 FC Volendam (Club Friendly)

With their pre-season preparations having a decidedly Dutch feel to it, Norwich had mixed results. They beat NAC Breda in their final friendly before the start of the season, but four winless games prior certainly wouldn’t have built confidence in the squad ahead of the new campaign.

Very much the same story as last season, Norwich simply failed to put away their chances, and conceded vastly similar opportunities down their own end - new coach Liam Manning, acquired from Bristol City over the summer, still needs to imprint on the squad, but will need to do so quickly if they are to improve on last seasons showing.

Millwall Last Five Games:

• Sutton United 2-6 Millwall (Club Friendly)
• Wimbledon 0-3 Millwall (Club Friendly)
• Elche 2-1 Millwall (Club Friendly)
• Millwall 3-0 Northampton Town (Club Friendly)
• Crystal Palace 1-0 Millwall (Club Friendly)

Millwall had a vastly better pre-season than their upcoming opponents - winning three of their last four pre-season friendlies, their confidence will be sky high, which can only bode well for their promotion hopes.

Their fixtures were certainly easier than Norwich’s, but there is a lot to be said for organizing straightforward friendly fixtures - it helps build morale and beds in the new signings in a positive way. With that being said, expect Millwall to look more solid and put together than Norwich here.

Norwich City vs Millwall Prediction

Our advanced algorithm has analyzed over 200 data points to predict that Norwich will scrape a win from their opening fixture of the season. Though they displayed scratchy form, during pre-season, their frontline is a level above Millwall’s, and the Josh Sargent-led front three will come in handy again as Norwich pick up a 2-1 win. The model factors in current form, head to head records, player availability and tactical matchups.

Norwich City vs Millwall Betting Tip

Football Park’s Best Bet: Norwich to Win and Over 2.5 Goals - With such creative forces in midfield, and in form American Josh Sargent scoring 15 times last season, Norwich have more than enough ability to breach the Millwall defence multiple times. Millwall themselves provide a threat, but simply cannot match the firepower of the Canaries, limiting them to just one goal here.

Players to Watch: Norwich City vs Millwall

Kenny McLean (Norwich City): Though not a regular goalscorer, Kenny McLean is invaluable to this Norwich side. Capable of playing in the heart of midfield or bombing up the wing at left back, McLean versatility is a trait key to succeeding in the Championship. An able creator, McLean set up four goals last season, and you wouldn’t bet against the Scotsman increasing that tally this season.

Japhet Tanganga (Millwall): The Lions’ player of the season last year, hulking centre back Tanganga has well and truly made himself at home at The Den. Signed from Tottenham after failing to make a meaningful breakthrough, the Englishman started all but six of his side's Championship fixtures last season, and was a key reason as to why they boasted such an impressive defensive record.

Stadium Details: This game is scheduled to be held at Norwich’s home ground, Carrow Road. Built in 1935, it is a ground with a storied history - at full capacity, it can hold upwards of 27 ‘000 fans, and its compact, close to the pitch layout provides a raucous atmosphere regardless of the fixture.