Coventry vs Millwall Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 20 Jan 2026

Championship Betting Preview: Coventry vs Millwall

Championship leaders Coventry host fourth-placed Millwall at Coventry Building Society Arena, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Tuesday 20 January.

Millwall +0.75 at -109 on the Asian Handicap looks like a sensible plan of attack, with our stake divided between +0.5 and +1.0 when the Lions clash with Coventry. We’re expecting defeat to be avoided.

Coventry City were victorious in their last game, landing a 2-1 home win over Leicester City at Coventry Building Society Arena. The Sky Blues had six shots on target and 51% possession, with Ellis Simms and Haji Wright scoring one goal each.

Millwall have won two the Championship games on the spin, triumphing 2-0 in their previous league match. This was on the road against Watford at Vicarage Road. Alex Neil's team were restricted to 44% possession and had four shots on goal, with Femi Azeez and Josh Coburn finding the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Coventry triumphed in the last encounter between the pair. Landing a 4-0 away victory when playing Millwall at The Den. It’s been five Coventry wins, two draws and three Millwall victories in the past 10 H2H matches.

Championship		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Coventry	35	21	8	6	72	38	34	72:38	71
4	Millwall	35	18	8	9	47	40	7	47:40	62

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Coventry have 4 wins, 3 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.2 goals from 5.2 shots on goal and 16.1 attempts. The Midlands outfit have averaged 57.0% possession and 4.9 corners per match, conceding 1.3 goals and 4.4 corners from 4.9 shots on goal and 12.8 attempts.

Top goalscorer Ellis Simms has found the net 5 times, with Ephron Mason-Clark and Josh Eccles scoring 3 and 2 respectively. Jack Rudoni, Ephron Mason-Clark and Victor Torp have racked up the most assists with 2 each.

Millwall have 5 victories, 2 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 1.2 goals from 12.4 attempts and 4.8 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 43.3% possession, 5.2 corners in their favour and 5.4 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.0 goals from 12.3 attempts and 4.5 shots on goal.

The top scorers have been Femi Azeez, Mihailo Ivanovic and Caleb Taylor, with 2 goals apiece. Alfie Doughty has managed 2 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Coventry confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Carl Rushworth (GK), Milan van Ewijk, Joel Latibeaudiere, Liam Kitching, Jay Dasilva, Josh Eccles, Matt Grimes, Romain Esse, Jack Rudoni, Ephron Mason-Clark, Haji Wright.

Millwall confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Max Crocombe (GK), Tristan Crama, Caleb Taylor, Jake Cooper, Zak Sturge, Billy Mitchell, Camiel Neghli, Femi Azeez, Macaulay Langstaff, Thierno Ballo, Mihailo Ivanovic.

Coventry vs Millwall Prediction & Betting Tips

Join us as we dissect the top Coventry vs Millwall betting picks — from the main match prediction and scoreline forecast to a sharp corners bet, standout player props and a value-focused bet builder.

Match Prediction

We’re going to side with Millwall at +0.75. The Asian Handicap price of -109 looks like an attractive bet for this Championship game and the numbers suggest that we can receive a payout.

The Championship experts at Sportsgambler.com always keep close tabs on team news. We also use a form guide for our football betting tips along with checking out the stats that are going to help inform our final decision.

Key Coventry vs Millwall league stats:

• The +0.75 line has been covered by Millwall in 5 consecutive games.
• The +0.75 line has been covered by Millwall in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.75 line has been covered by Millwall in 15 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.75 line hasn’t been covered by Coventry in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.75 line hasn’t been covered by Coventry in 3 of their last 5 games.

The betting odds at the top bookies suggest our pick carries a 52.1% chance of winning. Based on our tipsters research, we calculate the actual probability to be 55-60%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Match Prediction

Millwall Asian Hcp +0.75 @ -109 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Coventry 1 - 1 Millwall

We’ve found an attractive bet at odds of +500 and it involves the game ending in a 1-1 scoreline. We like a wager on correct score as there’s the chance to bank a bigger return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Femi Azeez Under 0.5 Shots On Target -161

Femi Azeez (Millwall) can be backed to not have a shot on goal at -161. Those wanting to back him should certainly look at the Shots on Target betting odds available.

Latest Femi Azeez Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+320

First

+750

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-115

Under 0.5

-152

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Ellis Simms to Score +190

Ellis Simms (Coventry) has scored at least one goal in three consecutive Championship games. Based on the numbers, we are looking to bet the +190 for him to find the net on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

Latest Ellis Simms Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+190

First

+500

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-192

Under 0.5

+108

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Corners Prediction

Coventry Under 6.5 Corners -119

Coventry have not covered the 6.5 corners line in four consecutive games, with Millwall conceding under 6.5 corners in their past three matches. We advise betting on the -119 that Coventry won’t cover the line, with this Team Corners pick hopefully providing a return.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Coventry

Total

9.30 4.90 4.40

Home

10.10 4.90 5.20

Away

10.90 5.20 5.70

Millwall

Total

10.60 5.20 5.40

Home

10.80 5.90 4.90

Away

10.20 4.60 5.60

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-108

Under 10.5

-132

Coventry Corners

Over 6.5

-103

Under 6.5

-139

Millwall Corners

Over 3.5

-130

Under 3.5

-109

Most Corners

1

-286

X

+750

2

+260

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Coventry vs Millwall Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

At betting odds of -132, the bookies make Coventry City probable winners and there’s a 57% likelihood that the favourites triumph in this Championship encounter. At +350, Millwall are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

If you want to back the favourites to be ahead by the break, then Coventry are +130 on the Half-Time Result market. Alternatively, Millwall are +330 and the draw is priced at +132.

You’re able to back Over 2.5 Goals or Under 2.5 Goals at roughly the same price right now. If you’re anticipating that both teams will score, the BTTS Yes option can be wagered at -130.

Hundreds of markets are made available when it comes to Championship games, with the best football betting sites leaving no stone unturned in terms of available options.

Full-Time Result

1

-132

X

+270

2

+350

Half-Time Result

1

+130

X

+132

2

+330

Double Chance

1X

-556

12

-400

X2

-103

Draw No Bet

1

-333

2

+210

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-104

2 Hcp +0.75

-125

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-111

Over 2.5

-116

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-130

No

-106

You will find Haji Wright at +430 to be First Goalscorer which makes him the favourite. There’s the chance to get +170 that he finds the net at anytime.

Haji Wright (Coventry)

First

+170

Anytime

+430

Ellis Simms (Coventry)

First

+190

Anytime

+500

Brandon Thomas-Asante (Coventry)

First

+220

Anytime

+550

Ephron Mason-Clarke (Coventry)

First

+240

Anytime

+600

Mihailo Ivanović (Millwall)

First

+280

Anytime

+700

Victor Torp (Coventry)

First

+300

Anytime

+750

Femi Azeez (Millwall)

First

+320

Anytime

+750

Jack Rudoni (Coventry)

First

+320

Anytime

+900

Josh Coburn (Millwall)

First

+360

Anytime

+900

Tatsuhiro Sakamoto (Coventry)

First

+370

Anytime

+900

Thierno Ballo (Millwall)

First

+420

Anytime

+1050

Josh Eccles (Coventry)

First

+420

Anytime

+1050

Camiel Neghli (Millwall)

First

+450

Anytime

+1200

Macaulay Langstaff (Millwall)

First

+480

Anytime

+1150

Aidomo Emakhu (Millwall)

First

+480

Anytime

+1150

Jamie Allen (Coventry)

First

+650

Anytime

+1600

William Smallbone (Millwall)

First

+650

Anytime

+1600

Raees Bangura-Williams (Millwall)

First

+700

Anytime

+1700

Matt Grimes (Coventry)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Joel Latibeaudiere (Coventry)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Liam Kitching (Coventry)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Haji Wright (Coventry)

Over 0.5

-238

Under 0.5

+130

Ellis Simms (Coventry)

Over 0.5

-192

Under 0.5

+108

Brandon Thomas-Asante (Coventry)

Over 0.5

-156

Under 0.5

-111

Mihailo Ivanović (Millwall)

Over 0.5

-133

Under 0.5

-128

Ephron Mason-Clarke (Coventry)

Over 0.5

-132

Under 0.5

-133

Femi Azeez (Millwall)

Over 0.5

-115

Under 0.5

-152

Victor Torp (Coventry)

Over 0.5

-106

Under 0.5

-164

Jack Rudoni (Coventry)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-192

Josh Coburn (Millwall)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-192

Thierno Ballo (Millwall)

Over 0.5

+130

Under 0.5

-238

Tatsuhiro Sakamoto (Coventry)

Over 0.5

+132

Under 0.5

-238

Josh Eccles (Coventry)

Over 0.5

+138

Under 0.5

-250

Camiel Neghli (Millwall)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-270

Macaulay Langstaff (Millwall)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-286

Aidomo Emakhu (Millwall)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-294

William Smallbone (Millwall)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-435

Raees Bangura-Williams (Millwall)

Over 0.5

+235

Under 0.5

-526

Jamie Allen (Coventry)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-588

Matt Grimes (Coventry)

Over 0.5

+320

Under 0.5

-833

Liam Kitching (Coventry)

Over 0.5

+350

Under 0.5

-1000

Joel Latibeaudiere (Coventry)

Over 0.5

+380

Under 0.5

-1429

Coventry have clocked up nine wins and one loss in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 2.10 goals per match and conceding 0.80.

Millwall have four draws, three wins and three defeats in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.00 goals per match and conceding 1.40.

When the sides last met at Coventry Building Society Arena, Coventry drew 0-0 with Millwall. There have been two Coventry wins, one Millwall success and one draw in the past 4 H2H meetings at Coventry Building Society Arena.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Coventry Home Stats		9-0-1	2.90	2.10	0.80	6	4	5	5
Millwall Away Stats		3-4-3	2.40	1.00	1.40	4	6	5	5

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Coventry vs Millwall Lineups & Team News

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