Coventry City vs Millwall
EFL Championship
Sunday
11th February 2024
The Coventry Building Society Arena
The most comprehensive preview, detailed analysis and reliable predictions of the EFL Championship fixture between Coventry City and Millwall.
Coventry City vs Millwall: Preview
Coventry City form analysis
The Sky Blues made a flying start to 2024 by beating promotion-chasing Middlesbrough 3-1 away thanks to a Sakamoto double after Coburn had put the hosts ahead. They built on this excellent result by securing a memorable 3-1 home win over Leicester despite going behind to Dewsbury-Hall’s penalty. Inspired by playmaker O’Hare, second half goals from O’Hare and van Ewijk completed a famous comeback victory.
Coventry’s rise continued with a professional 2-1 away win at Sheffield Wednesday courtesy of another Sheaf brace steering them to three straight wins. However, they were pegged back in their next match as they drew 2-2 at home to struggling Bristol City, letting a lead slip twice in an entertaining draw. Most recently, Coventry suffered their first 2024 defeat, losing 1-2 away to Norwich after O’Hare had put them ahead. Overall, it’s been an excellent start to 2024 for Coventry City, propelling them firmly with wins over top sides like Leicester.
Millwall form analysis
Millwall made a bright start to 2024 by beating struggling Bristol City 1-0 away thanks to Hutchinson’s stoppage time winner. They were unable to build on that gritty victory though as they suffered a disappointing 1-3 home loss to Middlesbrough, despite Bryan putting them ahead early on. Millwall’s inconsistent form continued as they lost 0-2 at home again in their next match, with goals from Chair and Armstrong earning QPR an impressive away win.
The Lions stopped the rot by fighting back to draw 1-1 at home to Preston, with Flemming quickly cancelling out Potts’ opener, but were unable to find a winner. Most recently, Millwall suffered a third defeat in five league games this year as Hull beat them 1-0 away from home courtesy of Philogene’s early goal. Overall, Millwall have lacked consistency in 2024, mixing narrow wins and draws with frustrating defeats. If they are to push further up the table, the manager must improve their home form and struggling attack over the coming weeks.
Coventry City vs Millwall: Prediction
Coventry are the favorites to win this game as they have lost just once at home this season and are undefeated in eight home games. Furthermore, their opponents have lost all but two of their last seven games on the road in the league.
The average goals recorded in the last ten games at this venue is 2.30. Less than two goals on average was seen in the Lion’s last five away fixtures. Under these circumstances a low scoring game is the most likely event.
