Millwall vs Coventry Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 26 Aug 2025

EFL Cup Betting Preview: Millwall vs Coventry

Championship sides Millwall and Coventry battle it out in this EFL Cup second round clash at The Den, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Tuesday 26 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.

Lions Look Value for This Game

If you agree with our verdict that Millwall can avoid defeat against Coventry, then you can back the home team with a +0.25 goal start at -147. This means our Asian Handicap stake is split equally between 0 and +0.5.

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Goalless Draw When Teams Last Clashed

Millwall got the win in their last game. It was away from home where Sheffield United were beaten 1-0 at Bramall Lane in the Championship. Alex Neil's men recorded just 39% possession and had six shots on target, with the winning goal scored by Luke Cundle in the 38th minute.

Coventry City head into this cup clash on the back of a thumping 7-1 home win over Queens Park Rangers at the Coventry Building Society Arena. The Sky Blues dominated with 53% possession and eight shots on target, with Haji Wright and Jack Rudoni both scoring twice in the Championship rout.

In the last round of the EFL Cup, Millwall beat Newport County 1-0 away, while Coventry hosted Luton Town and won 1-0.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Coventry are unbeaten in the past five games against Millwall, with the last clash seeing a 0-0 Championship draw played out at Coventry Building Society Arena. The previous 10 H2H meetings have involved six Coventry wins, two Millwall victories and two draws.

Millwall have 7 wins and 3 losses, averaging 1.3 goals from 3.8 shots on goal and 10.4 attempts. The South London team have averaged 40.8% possession and 5.4 corners per match, with their opponents getting 1.3 goals from 4.4 shots on goal, 10.3 attempts and 6.9 corners.

Mihailo Ivanovic leads the way with 6 goals, Camiel Neghli has 2, with Luke Cundle and two others on 1. Casper de Norre has made the most assists with 3.

Coventry have won 4, lost 3 and drawn 3, with an average of 2.0 goals from 4.5 shots on goal and 12.3 attempts. The Sky Blues have averaged 55.9% possession, 6.5 corners awarded and 6.1 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.2 goals from 3.7 shots on goal and 10.6 attempts.

Jack Rudoni has top scored with 6, followed by Haji Wright and Victor Torp on 4 and 3. Milan van Ewijk has been the chief assist maker in the previous 10 games with 5.

Confirmed Lineups

Millwall confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Max Crocombe (GK), Joe Bryan, Tristan Crama, Kamarl Grant, Wes Harding, Daniel Kelly, Massimo Luongo, Luke Cundle, Jack Howland, Kevin Nisbet, Aidomo Emakhu.

Coventry confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Ben Wilson (GK), Kaine Kesler-Hayden, Bobby Thomas, Jake Bidwell, Miguel Angel Brau, Raphael Borges Rodrigues, Matt Grimes, Jamie Allen, Kai Andrews, Ellis Simms, Brandon Thomas-Asante.

Millwall vs Coventry Prediction & Betting Tips

From our key match prediction to corners advice, correct score pick, top player prop insights and a builder tailored for value — our Millwall vs Coventry betting tips covers it all.

Match Prediction

We’ll back Millwall +0.25 for this EFL Cup game, with odds of -147 available. We have a feeling that they can perform well and the Asian Handicap line looks more than fair for this outcome.

The team at Sportsgambler.com are right across the latest EFL Cup injury news and the form guide also informs our football predictions. This data is combined with the latest stats.

Key Millwall vs Coventry EFL Cup & league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Millwall in 8 of their last 10 games at home.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Millwall in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Coventry in 12 of their last 20 games on the road.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Coventry in 3 of their last 5 games on the road.

Millwall +0.25 Probability

According to the odds, there’s a 59.5% likelihood of our pick winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 65-70%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Our Match Prediction

Millwall Asian Hcp +0.25 @ -147 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Millwall 1 - 0 Coventry

Our correct score prediction is a 1-0 win for Millwall which is available at odds of +700. We think they’ll achieve victory and this is a way of getting bigger odds and more excitement.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Mihailo Ivanović To Score +215

Mihailo Ivanović (Millwall) is available to score at +215. He looks like an attractive wager to be on the scoresheet and we recommend backing this Anytime Goalscorer selection.

Latest Mihailo Ivanović Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+205

First

+575

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Corners Prediction

Millwall Over 4.5 Corners -156

Millwall have covered the 4.5 corners line in two straight games, while Coventry have conceded an average of 8.20 corners in the past 5 away games. We’re happy to back the -156 when it comes to Millwall covering the Team Corners line which looks generous.

EFL Cup & League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Millwall

Total

10.80 5.10 5.70

Home

10.40 5.60 4.80

Away

11.20 4.20 7.00

Coventry

Total

11.30 6.90 4.40

Home

9.90 6.30 3.60

Away

12.30 5.70 6.60

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-130

Under 10.5

-109

Millwall Corners

Over 5.5

+110

Under 5.5

-150

Coventry Corners

Over 5.5

-100

Under 5.5

-138

Most Corners

1

+128

X

+700

2

-108

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Millwall vs Coventry Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Tight Affair Likely According to the Bookies

You can secure betting odds of +135 when it comes to Coventry City claiming a EFL Cup win and the bookmakers have Millwall on offer at +190. For those wishing to back the draw, it’s available at +260.

Coventry and Millwall can be backed at -147 and +105 respectively on the Draw No Bet market. This is an ideal route for bettors who want to ensure they have money back if the scoreline ends level.

The latest Total Goals betting suggests it’s a close call between Under 2.5 Goals and Over 2.5 Goals. BTTS Yes is on offer at -130 for anyone who wants to side with Both Teams to Score.

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Full-Time Result

1

+190

X

+260

2

+135

Half-Time Result

1

+245

X

+120

2

+188

Double Chance

1X

-192

12

-400

X2

-278

Draw No Bet

1

+105

2

-147

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-128

2 Hcp -0.25

+102

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-125

Over 2.5

-104

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-130

No

-104

Haji Wright Favourite to Find the Net First

Haji Wright is the market leader to be First Goalscorer at +525 while there’s also the chance to back him to find the net at +200.

Haji Wright (Coventry)

First

+200

Anytime

+525

Mihailo Ivanović (Millwall)

First

+205

Anytime

+575

Brandon Thomas-Asante (Coventry)

First

+285

Anytime

+700

Bobby Thomas (Coventry)

First

+290

Anytime

+2200

Zak Lovelace (Millwall)

First

+290

Anytime

+750

Ellis Simms (Coventry)

First

+290

Anytime

+750

Norman Bassette (Coventry)

First

+300

Anytime

+700

Kevin Nisbet (Millwall)

First

+300

Anytime

+800

Matt Grimes (Coventry)

First

+310

Anytime

+2200

Jack Rudoni (Coventry)

First

+320

Anytime

+800

Josh Coburn (Millwall)

First

+325

Anytime

+800

Raphael Borges Rodrigues (Coventry)

First

+350

Anytime

+900

Ephron Mason-Clarke (Coventry)

First

+370

Anytime

+800

Macaulay Langstaff (Millwall)

First

+380

Anytime

+950

Benicio Baker-Boaitey (Millwall)

First

+450

Anytime

+1050

Camiel Neghli (Millwall)

First

+450

Anytime

+1100

Adam Mayor (Millwall)

First

+525

Anytime

+1200

Tatsuhiro Sakamoto (Coventry)

First

+525

Anytime

+1150

Victor Torp (Coventry)

First

+550

Anytime

+1200

Jamie Allen (Coventry)

First

+575

Anytime

+1400

Ben Sheaf (Coventry)

First

+575

Anytime

+1500

Aidomo Emakhu (Millwall)

First

+600

Anytime

+1600

Femi Azeez (Millwall)

First

+650

Anytime

+1600

Luke Cundle (Millwall)

First

+800

Anytime

+1900

Miguel Ángel Brau (Coventry)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

Latest EFL Cup and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

Millwall Stats

Coventry Stats

Full-Time Result

• 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 6 wins, 3 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 4 wins, 1 defeat and 5 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 2 wins, 4 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.00 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 2.20 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.80 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

• An average of 5.10 corners awarded and 5.70 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 5.60 corners awarded and 4.80 corners against in the last 10 home matches
• An average of 10.80 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 10.40 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
• Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

• An average of 6.90 corners awarded and 4.40 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 5.70 corners awarded and 6.60 corners against in the last 10 away matches
• An average of 11.30 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 12.30 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
• Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 away matches

Possession

• An average of 43.80% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 48.70% possession in the last 10 home matches
• Most possession in 2 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 5 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

• An average of 57.60% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 55.70% possession in the last 10 away matches
• Most possession in 8 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 8 of the last 10 away matches

Millwall vs Coventry Lineups & Team News

Make sure you're up to date on the Millwall vs Coventry team news before betting. We’ll share the predicted and confirmed lineups for the EFL Cup together with updated injury news.