Norwich vs Millwall predictions for Saturday’s Championship affair at Carrow Road. The Canaries are still unbeaten this season and come from a winning game, while Millwall have lost their last two games. Read on for our match preview and free betting tips.
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Norwich vs Millwall Predictions
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The Canaries Set to Soar in Championship Clash
Key Stats
– Millwall’s attack has been stifled, only managing to score in half of their games.
– In their last face-off, Norwich outclassed Millwall with a 2-0 victory.
Norwich City are poised to welcome Millwall this Sunday, aiming to prolong their undefeated start to the current Championship season. Having kick-started their campaign impressively, Norwich sit comfortably in the sixth position in the standings. After a rather lacklustre run the previous season, the winds seem to be changing direction for David Wagner and his men.
They’ve already amassed a respectable four points from their first two Championship fixtures. Furthermore, their victory against Queens Park Rangers in the EFL Cup, with a significantly altered lineup, underscores the depth and talent in the team. The only glitch in their armour was a 4-4 draw against Southampton, where they conceded a last-minute penalty. Interestingly, a striking pattern emerges for Norwich: they’ve netted four of their seven goals this season in the dying moments of either half.
Millwall’s Search for Momentum:
Contrastingly, Millwall’s journey has been rather bittersweet. Occupying the 15th slot, the season’s beginning has been a mixed bag. The sensation they created by upending Middlesbrough early on, hinting at their playoff ambitions, was dampened by a 4-0 thumping by Reading in the EFL Cup, followed by a narrow loss to Bristol City.
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The crux of Millwall’s predicament is their attack. In six halves of football, they’ve only managed to ripple the net once. However, history does play its part. Norwich reigned supreme in the previous season’s equivalent fixture, registering a 2-0 victory, and they remain undefeated in their last seven duels against the South London outfit.
Squad Dynamics:
David Wagner, after making numerous changes for the match at Loftus Road, is likely to reinstate the squad that squared off against Southampton. Norwich’s squad boasts talent like Jonathan Rowe, already with three goals to his name this season. In the Millwall camp, Tom Bradshaw could potentially receive a nod in the starting eleven given Kevin Nisbet’s underwhelming displays.
Statistical Insight:
Let’s look now at ‘BettingTips4You Expert Rating’ to further analyse the two teams:
- Norwich: With an average rating of 7.02, they are ranked 6th. Their goal-per-game ratio stands at 3.0, and they’ve been particularly threatening with 21.5 shots per game. However, their defence can tighten up, conceding 2.5 goals per game.
- Millwall: Holding the 12th rank with an average rating of 6.90, they’ve been defensively more resilient, conceding only 0.5 goals per game. Yet, their attack has been wanting, with a mere 0.5 goal-per-game ratio.
Predictions:
1. Match Outcome: Norwich City to Win
Norwich City’s rejuvenated form under the leadership of David Wagner cannot be overlooked. They’re currently sitting in a comfortable 6th position on the table, showing early signs of potentially challenging for promotion. They’ve shown a propensity to fight till the very end with a staggering four of their seven goals this season arriving in the dying moments of either half. Millwall, currently positioned 15th, have exhibited a lacklustre start, highlighted by their heavy 4-0 defeat to Reading in the EFL Cup and subsequent league loss to Bristol City.
Furthermore, Norwich City have an excellent historical record against Millwall. Last season, they prevailed 2-0 in the corresponding fixture and they’re unbeaten in their last seven matches against the Londoners. With the Canaries exhibiting such consistent form, it’s difficult to see past them taking all three points from this encounter.
2. Correct Score Prediction: Norwich City 3 – 1 Millwall
Looking at the attacking prowess Norwich City have displayed this season, they’ve managed an impressive average of three goals per game. This potency upfront combined with their impressive average of 21.5 shots per game suggests that Millwall’s defence will have their work cut out for them. However, the Canaries haven’t been entirely watertight at the back, conceding an average of 2.5 goals per game.
On the other hand, Millwall’s offence hasn’t exactly been firing on all cylinders. They’ve only managed a goal in their opening two games. However, their stats show a capability to penetrate defences, and given Norwich’s vulnerability at the back, Millwall might just find the net once. Considering all these factors, a 3-1 scoreline in favour of Norwich seems a well-reasoned prediction.
3. Goalscorer Prediction: Jonathan Rowe
When considering players likely to get on the scoresheet, Jonathan Rowe stands out for Norwich City. He’s already made a statement this season with two goals. Moreover, the midfielder boasts a solid average BettingTips4You Expert Rating of 7.60, making him one of the standout performers for the Canaries. With Rowe in such red-hot form and given that he has already netted three times in all competitions this campaign, it’s a safe bet that he will be amongst the goals come match day. Millwall’s defence will need to be wary of him, especially considering Norwich’s tendency to score late, a time when defensive lapses can creep in.
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