Norwich vs Millwall Prediction 09.08.2025
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Norwich vs Millwall Prediction
Norwich vs Millwall Prediction and Betting Tips for the opening weekend of the Championship, taking place on Saturday at Carrow Road. Liam Manning’s first game as Norwich boss sees his new-look Canaries host Millwall, who narrowly missed the playoffs last season. It’s the start of a fresh chapter for Norwich and a huge test for both sides. In this piece, we’ll break down the form, stats, and players to watch, plus offer our top Championship Predictions.
- Norwich haven’t lost at home to Millwall since 1968
- Millwall have won just one of their last five away games
- Liam Manning starts his reign as Norwich boss at Carrow Road
- Millwall enter on a four-game winning streak in pre-season
After finishing 13th last term, Norwich fans are hoping for more than mid-table obscurity. The club has cleared house over the summer, new manager, new signings, and some key departures. Liam Manning, plucked from Bristol City, knows what it takes to make the playoffs. But he’s got work to do. The Canaries were patchy in pre-season, winning just two of seven friendlies, and look like a team still finding its rhythm. That said, with 11 new faces, including Mirko Topic and Jakov Medic, this squad has depth and energy. Josh Sargent remains the focal point in attack, despite transfer rumours swirling around him. Can Manning get this group clicking right out of the gate? That’s the big question.
Millwall, meanwhile, are chasing redemption after narrowly missing the top six last season. They finished just two points off the playoffs, and you can bet that still stings. Manager Alex Neil has retooled the squad smartly, bringing in experience like Massimo Luongo and firepower in Josh Coburn, who arrives for a club-record fee. The Lions were on fire in pre-season, winning their last four matches, scoring for fun and tightening up at the back. That kind of form builds confidence. But here’s the problem: Millwall haven’t won away at Norwich in 56 years. That’s a brutal stat. Even with momentum on their side, Carrow Road has been a graveyard for the Lions.
Injury-wise, Norwich are missing Kenny McLean and Lucien Mahovo, while Millwall are without Zak Lovelace and Lukas Jensen. That could leave both sides short at key positions, though Josh Coburn looks set for his competitive debut alongside top scorer Mihailo Ivanovic. For Norwich, the defensive core could feature new boys like Harry Darling and Jakov Medic, aiming to shore up a leaky backline from last season. It’s an early chance for Manning’s system to be tested against a gritty, well-drilled side.
This one’s shaping up to be tight, but history, home advantage, and a bit of new-manager bounce might just tip it in Norwich’s favour. It’s not a guaranteed win, but it feels like their game to lose. If they can keep Millwall’s attack quiet early on, the Canaries could start the season with a bang. For more insights and tips like this one, check out our full slate of Championship Predictions on XpertStats.
Norwich may have had a forgettable campaign last season, but they enter this match with momentum behind a massive summer rebuild. With 11 new signings, including the likes of Jakov Medic and Mirko Topic and Liam Manning at the helm, there's a renewed sense of direction at Carrow Road. The Canaries are also historically dominant at home against Millwall, having not lost to them at home since November 1968. That’s a long time. Meanwhile, Millwall come in off the back of a solid pre-season, but their away form is concerning: just one win in their last five Championship road games. Add to that key injuries like Lukas Jensen and Zak Lovelace and it’s hard to back them here. Norwich, despite a mixed pre-season, have the squad quality, home advantage, and fresh energy to edge this one. That makes "Norwich to Win" a confident opening-day pick.
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