Norwich vs Millwall Prediction: Lions wait for Carrow Road win to continue

Norwich City will look to continue their impressive record against Millwall when the Canaries host the Lions at Carrow Road in their EFL Championship opener on Saturday (15:00, Sky Sports+).

Below are my Norwich vs Millwall predictions, as well as all the essential team news and match odds for the clash in East Anglia.

Team News

Starting with the hosts, Norwich will have to do without the pair of Kenny McLean and Lucien Mahovo as they recover from their respective injuries.

Football Odds

Manager Liam Manning has no other injury concerns, while Josh Sargent remains likely to start up top despite being linked with a move away from Carrow Road before the end of the summer window.

As for Millwall, the Lions have some early-season injury concerns with Lukas Jensen, Danny McNamara and Zak Lovelace all set to miss the trip to East Anglia.

Defender Joe Bryan and forward Kevin Nisbet are also doubts and will need to prove their fitness before Saturday.

Today's Football Fixtures

New club-record signing Josh Coburn is in line to make his competitive Millwall debut as a permanent addition, following his successful loan spell last season. He's set to partner last season’s top scorer, Mihailo Ivanovic, in a front two.

Norwich vs Millwall Odds

Norwich City are the 11/10 favourites to start the season with three points, while Millwall are 11/4, or a 26.7% chance, to head back to the capital with a rare victory at Carrow Road.

A draw on Saturday afternoon is 12/5, while over 2.5 total goals is currently 11/10.

Match Result - Norwich @ 11/10

As mentioned, the Canaries have an impressive record against the Lions at Carrow Road, having not lost to Millwall at home in 57 years.

Norwich have won all of their last three encounters with the Lions and, with new manager Manning in the dugout, there’s even more cause for optimism at Carrow Road this season.

Manning led Bristol City to a surprise play-off place, and the former Robins boss will be determined to see the Canaries claim a top-six finish this term.

Starting that quest with three points looks likely on Saturday, and Norwich are worth backing to claim the victory against a Millwall side with early-season injury concerns.

Anytime Goalscorer - Josh Sargent (NOR) @ 9/5

A player being strongly linked with a move away from Carrow Road, Manning is still likely to turn to coveted striker Sargent for goals this weekend.

The USA international has been connected with moves to the likes of Burnley, Leeds United and Wolfsburg this summer, but as of yet, no deal has been agreed.

A player in the shop window and looking to show potential suitors what he’s capable of, Sargent in the anytime market gets the nod for Saturday’s encounter.

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