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Championship: Millwall vs Norwich – Betting preview

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Ace Football previews the Championship game between Millwall and Norwich who meet up on Saturday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.

Norwich head over to the The Den on Saturday to face title favourites Millwall in a round 2 match in the Championship.

The two teams enter the match at The Den with three points separating them in the Championship standings.

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Form: Millwall vs Norwich

Millwall Form

Millwall recorded a win, a draw and a defeat in their last three matches. They lost 0-2 against Hull, before drawing 1-1 with Queens Park Rangers. They won their most recent game 0-2 against Bristol City. Millwall won three of their previous six matches at The Den in the Championship. They drew zero and suffered three defeats, scoring seven goals to six against.

Norwich Form

It is all or nothing with Norwich following one win in their previous three outings. They first went down 2-1 in an encounter with Hull to which, they replied by beating Milton Keynes Dons4-1. Their latest encounter once again had them on the losing side, when they lost 1-2 against West Bromwich. Norwich performed a very admirable four wins in six Championship away matches, drawing none but losing twice as well. They scored ten times, while also conceding six goals.

Betting facts for Millwall and Norwich

Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Millwall and Norwich. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.

  • In 18 of the last 20 Millwall matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 14 of the last 16 Millwall matches in the Championship, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 12 of the last 14 Millwall home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 11 of the last 13 Millwall home matches in the Championship, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 7 of the last 8 Millwall matches in the Championship, the sum of goals was under 2.5
  • In 26 of the last 28 Norwich matches in the Championship, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 21 of the last 23 Norwich matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 15 of the last 17 Norwich away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 11 of the last 13 Norwich away matches in the Championship, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In the last 3 Norwich away matches in the Championship, the sum of goals was over 2.5

Players on top: Millwall vs Norwich

When looking for in-form players to find the target, there are some interesting names popping up in both teams. Femi Azeez brings great form to the table, as he is now on three goals in six games. Surely, Millwall will start him against Norwich, who also have some appealing names to consider. Not least Mohamed Toure, who notched up five goals in his past six games.

Betting markets: Millwall vs Norwich

Full-time result

Millwall claimed a modest five wins from their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. They split the points with the visiting team in one of the games, whilst losing four. Norwich won six of their last 10 games away, drew one and lost three of the games in this run. Norwich conceded a goal in their 8 most recent matches.

Both teams to score

Millwall scored the first goal of the match in four of their previous ten games. Norwich got the opening goal in five out of their last ten away games. Both teams have scored in last 5 consecutive Norwich games. Norwich have kept their opponents from scoring five times in their previous 10 matches. Meanwhile, Millwall have been able to keep a clean sheet in three of their last 10 games. Millwall have scored in 7 consecutive league meetings with Norwich.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals came out two times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Millwall, who scored an average of 0.8 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals came up in five of Norwich’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 1.3 goals in these matches. Norwich conceded a goal in their last 8 matches.