Betting tips from AI for Coventry City vs Millwall, 20 January 2026.

Coventry arrive as the trustworthy favourite: Opta hands them a staggering 90.82% chance of promotion and their attack has been relentless (59 goals in 27). Head-to-head history and that 4-0 October hammering underline a clear tactical mismatch, even if Coventry have managed just one win in five lately.
Millwall's five-game unbeaten run and gritty away pressure make them dangerous, but their toothless away attack (31 goals) and Coventry’s superior season form tilt the balance. Take Coventry to win; the price of 1.74 looks fair while 4.64 for Millwall is a longshot and 3.81 for a draw is plausible only if Coventry’s recent wobble deepens.

Coventry City, currently topping the EFL Championship with 55 points and a formidable +29 goal difference, enters this clash as strong favorites. Opta's supercomputer projects them for automatic promotion, while Squawka pundits are all-in on a Sky Blues victory, highlighting their explosive 59 goals in 27 games. Their head-to-head record against Millwall is also compelling, with seven wins in 14 meetings, including a dominant 4-0 thrashing in October.

However, Millwall arrives with confidence, riding a five-game unbeaten streak that includes a notable upset over Watford. The Lions, sitting fourth with 46 points, have demonstrated grit and road toughness, leading some, like James Ray from The72, to predict a tight 1-1 draw. Critchley from Betfair even suggests Millwall could secure a result, citing Coventry's recent stutters of just one win in their last five outings across all competitions.

Despite Coventry's recent dip in form, their overall quality and home advantage should prove decisive. Millwall's away attack has been notoriously 'toothless' with only 31 goals all season, making it difficult for them to truly threaten the league leaders. Coupled with Coventry's recent vital 2-1 derby win over Leicester, which could be a turning point, the Sky Blues are poised to secure three points. The odds of Coventry City at 1.74 reflect their strong position, offering good value for a team of their caliber against a resilient but less potent opponent.

Coventry City enters this clash as table-toppers with compelling momentum, fresh off their crucial 2-1 derby win against Leicester. The Sky Blues' offensive firepower is undeniable, having netted an impressive 59 goals in 27 matches. Their 1.74 odds reflect their strength and the bookmakers' confidence.

Millwall's unbeaten run of five games shows resilience, but their road performance lacks punch. With just 31 goals all season, they'll struggle to match Coventry's attacking threat. The Lions' upset over Watford demonstrates potential, but Coventry's home advantage should prove decisive.

The head-to-head record heavily favors Coventry with seven wins in their last 12 meetings, including a dominant 4-0 thrashing of Millwall in October. Opta's supercomputer giving Coventry a 90.82% chance at automatic promotion isn't without reason.

Despite Millwall's defensive solidity, Coventry's championship-caliber attack should find the breakthrough in what might be a closer match than their previous encounter, but still a home win.

Coventry City are flying high at the top of the EFL Championship with 55 points and a stellar +29 goal difference, their attack firing on all cylinders with 59 goals in 27 games. Fresh off a gritty 2-1 derby win over Leicester, the Sky Blues have dominated Millwall historically, including a humiliating 4-0 thrashing in October. Opta's supercomputer backs them with a 90.82% chance of automatic promotion, and pundits like Squawka are all-in on a home win at 1.74 odds, highlighting seven victories in the last 12 head-to-heads.

Millwall, sitting fourth on 46 points, have momentum with five unbeaten league games, including a shock upset over Watford, but their away form is blunt—only 31 goals all season. While some like Betfair's Jack Critchley fancy a Lions' win or draw at +281 for the draw, Coventry's home edge and explosive form should prevail in a tight affair.

This screams value on Coventry to edge it 2-1, as predicted by The72's Lewis Finnie, capitalizing on their top-table grit against Millwall's road struggles.

Coventry City tops the table with 55 points, buoyed by a vital derby win over Leicester, yet they've only one victory in their last five matches. Millwall's five-game unbeaten streak, including a Watford upset, highlights their resilience, but their away attack has been lackluster. Squawka pundits back Coventry at 1.74, while Betfair's Jack Critchley sees value in Millwall or draw. Given Coventry's head-to-head edge with seven wins in 14 meetings and a recent 4-0 thrashing, their home grit should overcome Millwall's toughness, making the Sky Blues the smart bet.

Coventry City, leading the EFL Championship table with a commanding 55 points and a +29 goal difference, are strong favorites to secure another victory at home. Despite their recent form showing just one win in their last five across all competitions, Coventry's explosive attacking prowess and their impressive head-to-head record against Millwall, including a 4-0 thrashing earlier this season, make them a formidable opponent. Millwall, on the other hand, is on a five-game unbeaten streak and recently upset Watford, but their away form has been less convincing, with only 31 goals scored all season. While Millwall's resilience and recent form cannot be ignored, the odds and the overall strength of Coventry's squad, as well as their push for automatic promotion, tip the scales in favor of the Sky Blues.