Explore Ladbrokes’ match day one detailed preview for Norwich vs Millwall in the Championship. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 15:00 BST match. Norwich, with their formidable home record at Carrow Road, face a resilient Millwall side in a competitive Championship opener.
Match Details
Fixture: Norwich vs Millwall
Date: Saturday, 09 August 2025
Kick-off: 15:00 BST
Venue: Carrow Road
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Our Predictions for Norwich vs Millwall
Norwich, despite a mixed pre-season (one win in five), boast an unbeaten home record against Millwall in their last 20 league meetings at Carrow Road, giving them a psychological edge. Their attacking prowess, led by Josh Sargent, will test Millwall’s robust defence. Millwall, with three pre-season wins and a strong defensive setup under Alex Neil, aim to frustrate Norwich and hit on the counter. This tightly contested match could hinge on Norwich’s clinical finishing, with their home advantage tipping the scales.
Match Prediction: Norwich 2-1 Millwall
Form Guide & Team Overview
Norwich City
Norwich’s 12th-place finish in 2024/25 (53 points) was inconsistent, and their pre-season (one win in five) suggests they need to sharpen up. At Carrow Road, where they’ve not lost to Millwall in league play since 1972, they’ll rely on attacking flair to break down the Lions’ defence. Improved finishing will be key to starting the season strong.
Recent Championship Results (2024/25):
(W) 4-2 vs Cardiff City (03 May 2025)
(D) 0-0 at Middlesbrough (26 Apr 2025)
(L) 1-3 at Millwall (21 Apr 2025)
(L) 3-5 vs Portsmouth (18 Apr 2025)
(L) 1-2 at Burnley (11 Apr 2025)
Millwall
Millwall’s 11th-place finish in 2024/25 (55 points) and strong pre-season (three wins in four, scoring at least two goals per victory) highlight their attacking threat and defensive solidity. Their 3-1 win over Norwich in April 2025 shows their potential, but facing Norwich at Carrow Road demands discipline and clinical counter-attacks to secure a result.
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)
Head-to-Head Record
Norwich have a slight edge in recent meetings, winning three of the last five, though Millwall’s 3-1 victory in April 2025 shows their capability. The Canaries’ home dominance over Millwall suggests a psychological advantage in this opener.
Norwich’s lineup emphasises attacking intent, with Josh Sargent and Marcelino Nunez targeting gaps in Millwall’s defence. They’ll press high to control the tempo and exploit their home advantage.
Millwall’s compact 4-4-2 setup focuses on defensive resilience and counter-attacks. Mihailo Ivanovic and Josh Coburn will leverage speed and physicality to trouble Norwich’s backline.
Key Battles & Players to Watch
Marcelino Nunez (Norwich) vs Casper De Norre (Millwall): This midfield duel could dictate the game’s flow, with Nunez’s creativity facing De Norre’s tenacity.
Josh Sargent (Norwich) vs Mihailo Ivanovic (Millwall): This battle of forwards will be key, with both capable of decisive goals.
Josh Sargent (Norwich): His goal-scoring form will be crucial for Norwich’s chances at Carrow Road.
Mihailo Ivanovic (Millwall): The Lions’ main attacking threat could exploit any defensive lapses.
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