Millwall vs Coventry City: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

Explore Ladbrokes' detailed preview for Millwall vs Coventry City in the Championship. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 19:45 BST match.

• Fixture: Millwall vs Coventry City

• Date: Wednesday, 01 October 2025

• Kick-off: 19:45 BST

• Venue: The Den

Match Prediction: Millwall 1-1 Coventry City

Millwall's recent form shows they're tough to beat, with solid wins against Watford and Sheffield United. They've been grinding out results, often with narrow victories or draws. Expect them to keep it tight at the back and look to hit Coventry on the break. Their style is all about resilience and capitalising on set pieces.

Coventry City, on the other hand, have been scoring for fun at home but struggling to find the net away. Their last two away games ended in draws, showing they can hold their own but might lack that killer instinct on the road. 

They'll need to be more clinical if they want to take all three points from Millwall. It could be a cagey affair, with both teams looking to capitalise on any mistakes.

Millwall's recent form has been a mixed bag, but they've shown they can dig in and get results. Wins against Watford and Sheffield United highlight their ability to grind out victories, even if it's not always pretty. 

The draws against Swansea and Charlton show they're hard to beat, but the loss to Wrexham at home is a reminder they can be vulnerable. They'll need to be at their best to keep Coventry's attack at bay.

• Draw: 1-1 vs Swansea City (A)

• Win: 1-0 vs Watford (H)

• Draw: 1-1 vs Charlton Athletic (A)

• Loss: 0-2 vs Wrexham (H)

• Win: 1-0 vs Sheffield United (A)

Coventry City have been in fine form at home, smashing Birmingham and QPR. However, their away form has been less convincing, with three draws in their last four away games. They've shown they can score goals, but they'll need to be more ruthless if they want to break down Millwall's defence. It's going to be a tough test for them, but they have the quality to cause problems.

• Win: 3-0 vs Birmingham City (H)

• Draw: 0-0 vs Leicester City (A)

• Draw: 1-1 vs Norwich City (H)

• Draw: 2-2 vs Oxford United (A)

• Win: 7-1 vs Queens Park Rangers (H)

The head-to-head record shows Coventry City have had the upper hand recently, winning four of the last five meetings. Millwall managed a draw in their most recent encounter, but have struggled to beat Coventry, having lost the previous four meetings. It's been a tough run for Millwall against Coventry, but they'll be hoping to turn the tide in this match.

• Coventry City 0-0 Millwall (29 Dec 2024)

• Millwall 0-1 Coventry City (07 Dec 2024)

• Coventry City 2-1 Millwall (11 Feb 2024)

• Millwall 0-3 Coventry City (25 Nov 2023)

• Coventry City 1-0 Millwall (14 Feb 2023)

• Lukas Jensen (Achilles) - Out

• Dan McNamara (Knee) - Out

• Alfie Doughty (Hamstring) -Out

• Luke Cundle (Leg) - Doubt

• Casper De Norre (Muscle) - Doubt

• Zak Lovelace (Fitness) - Doubt

• Femi Azeez (Ankle) - Doubt

• Jack Rudoni (Calf) - Out

• Oliver Dovin (Knee) - Out

• Ephron Mason-Clark (Hamstring) - Doubt

• Predicted lineup: Benda, Leonard, Crama, Cooper, Bryan, Mazou-Sacko, Luongo, Neghli, Coburn, Ballo, Ivanovic

Millwall's predicted lineup suggests they'll stick to their tried-and-tested formula of solid defending and looking to counter-attack. With attacking players like Coburn and Ivanovic, they'll be looking to exploit any gaps in Coventry's defence.

• Predicted lineup: Rushworth, Van Ewijk, Thomas, Kitching, Dasilva, Torp, Grimes, Eccles, Sakomoto, Wright, Thomas-Asante

Coventry's predicted lineup indicates they'll try to control the game with players like Grimes and Torp in midfield. Their attacking threat will come from Wright and Thomas-Asante, who will need to be at their best to break down Millwall's stubborn defence.

• Ivanovic vs Thomas: This will be a key battle between Millwall's lively forward and Coventry's solid defender.

• Luongo vs Grimes: Expect an intriguing midfield duel between the hard-working Millwall star and Coventry's midfield maestro. 

• Neghli (Millwall): Neghli 's ability to pick out key passes makes him crucial for Millwall.

• Torp (Coventry City): Torp's energy and drive will be vital for Coventry as they look to break down Millwall's defence.

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