Match Overview
The highly anticipated match between Millwall and Norwich is set to take place on December 29th at The Den. Both teams will be competing in the Championship, with Millwall currently sitting in 20th position and Norwich in 12th. The odds for this clash are quite evenly matched, with the local team having a slight advantage at 2.49 compared to Norwich’s odds of 2.87.
Historical Face-Off
In their previous encounters, Norwich has had the upper hand over Millwall. In their most recent meeting earlier this season, Norwich emerged victorious with a scoreline of 3-1. Looking back further, we can see that Norwich has been dominant in their clashes, winning four out of the last six matches against Millwall.
Interestingly, when these two teams meet, goals tend to flow freely. In five out of their last six meetings, there have been three or more goals scored per game. This suggests that fans can expect an exciting and potentially high-scoring affair when these two sides face off.
Local Team’s Recent Form
Millwall’s recent form has been inconsistent as they have struggled to find consistency in their performances. In their last six matches across all competitions, they have managed just one win along with two losses and three draws. However, they showed resilience in their most recent match against QPR where they secured a convincing 2-0 victory.
Currently positioned at 20th place in the Championship table, Millwall will be looking to improve upon their league standing and secure valuable points from this upcoming fixture.
Away Team’s Recent Form
Norwich has had a relatively solid run of form recently, particularly when playing away from home. They have won three out of their last six away matches while suffering only one defeat and drawing twice. Their most recent match ended in disappointment as they fell to a 1-0 defeat against West Brom.
Sitting comfortably in 12th place in the Championship, Norwich will be eager to secure all three points and potentially climb higher up the table.
Key Players Spotlight
One player to watch for Millwall is striker Tom Bradshaw. He has been influential upfront, scoring six goals and providing six assists so far this season. His ability to find the back of the net and create opportunities for his teammates makes him a constant threat to opposition defenses.
For Norwich, midfielder Jonathan David Henry Rowe has been in excellent form recently. With 11 goals and two assists under his belt this season, he has proven himself as a key playmaker for his team. His creativity and goal-scoring ability make him a vital asset for Norwich’s attacking prowess.
Statistical Insights
Looking at their recent results, it is evident that both teams have struggled defensively. Millwall has conceded an average of 1.29 goals per game across all competitions, while Norwich has let in an average of 1.67 goals per game.
In terms of goal-scoring efficiency, Norwich holds the edge with an average of 1.71 goals scored per game compared to Millwall’s average of just 1 goal per game.
Furthermore, when playing at home this season, Millwall has struggled with only three wins out of twelve matches played at The Den. On the other hand, Norwich’s away form has been relatively solid with three wins out of twelve matches played on their travels.
Match Prediction: Millwall 1 – 2 Norwich
Based on the analysis above and taking into account each team’s recent form and statistical insights, it is predicted that Norwich will come out on top in this encounter with a scoreline of Millwall 1 – 2 Norwich. Norwich’s superior goal-scoring ability and recent away form give them the slight advantage in what promises to be an exciting and closely contested match.
