Prediction Millwall vs Coventry City 2025/2026 – Betting Tips for the Carabao Cup on 26/08/2025

Big cup clash at The Den sets the scene

The Carabao Cup second round throws up an intriguing Championship derby as Millwall welcome Coventry City to The Den on 26/08/2025. With referee Stephen Martin appointed and an intimate South London crowd of just over 20,000 expected, this tie promises a lively evening. Millwall arrive on a run of encouraging results and attacking intent, while Coventry arrive with fireworks in their recent scorelines — the kind of cup pairing that usually produces drama and goals.

Form, momentum and match rhythms

Millwall’s recent sequence reads like a team finding rhythm; their latest Championship win at Sheffield United continued a positive spell that included an emphatic 6-2 away victory earlier in the summer and narrow road wins that show resilience. Statistically they present a more aggressive attacking profile in the data: 20 total shots with seven on target, 16 efforts from inside the box, an average of seven corners and a team that registers 133 attacks and 71 dangerous attacks on average. Those numbers point to a side that presses forward and generates opportunities, particularly at home where The Den’s atmosphere can amplify their edge.

Coventry’s form is headline-grabbing for different reasons. They come in off a 7-1 demolition of QPR and a 5-3 win away at Derby County; recent matches suggest a side capable of scoring in bundles. Their shot numbers in the provided snapshot are lower than Millwall’s — 12 total shots with three on target — yet the Championship results show an ability to convert chances emphatically. Coventry’s dangerous attack figures are lower in the snapshot, but their recent leading performances feature standout individual displays, with Jack Rudoni earning a 9.25 rating in the 7-1 win.

This contrast — Millwall’s steady attack generation versus Coventry’s recent scoring spree — suggests a clash where both teams have clear pathways to goal. Head-to-head context from late 2024 produced a 0-0 draw, so defensive frailties can be exploited, or tactics might cancel out. Still, momentum and match rhythm heading into this cup tie favor an open contest.

The Den will be a cauldron, and the referee’s influence on a physical Championship-style cup tie will be something to watch; Stephen Martin’s whistle could be decisive in any heated moments.

Betting suggestion: Over 2.5 goals — backing the game to produce three or more goals looks the most attractive option based on Coventry’s recent high-scoring outcomes and Millwall’s steady chance creation and dangerous attack numbers.