Norwich vs Millwall Predictions

• Millwall beat Norwich 3-1 towards the end of last season.
• The Lions finished nine points above the Canaries in the final table.
• Norwich failed to win 13 of their 23 home games last season.

Tough opener for Manning’s Canaries

Norwich have a new boss in place for the new season as Liam Manning has made the move from Bristol City.

In time, he could be a great appointment for the Carrow Road club but instant success could be tricky and visitors Millwall look worth backing in the double chance market in the opening round of Championship games on Saturday.

Millwall were among the promotion contenders last season, finishing just two points outside of the play-off places and nine above Norwich.

There has been a bit of an overhaul of the Norwich squad over the summer and it may take them a few weeks to gel, whereas Millwall have largely kept their squad intact with a couple of quality additions.

Millwall won 3-1 in London the last time these sides met towards the end of last season and they have enjoyed the stronger pre-season, so they can open the new campaign with at least a point.

I’m going for a 1-1 draw in the correct score market as both teams scored in both meetings last season. Norwich will be desperate not to lose in Manning’s first game in charge and Millwall may settle for a point at the home of a probable direct rival, so a draw could be the more likely result.

Norwich forward Josh Sargent looks a strong contender for an anytime goal after he hit 15 goals in 32 games last season. Sargent shared the scoring burden with Borja Sainz last term but the Spaniard has now departed for Porto, so there is a bit more responsibility on Sargent.