[(Norwich City) Strength]:
1. Norwich City finished 13th in the EFL Championship last season. Playing at the Carrow Road in the first round of the new season, the team are eager to start the new campaign with a win, indicating undoubted motivation in this match.
2. Norwich City have been very active in the summer transfer window, signing former Crystal Palace defender Jeffrey Schlupp, Manchester City youth player Jacob Wright, and Brondby IF forward Mathias Kvistgaarden, significantly strengthening their squad.
3. Norwich City depended on home games to take points in the EFL Championship last season, with a win rate of over 40%, receiving 10 wins, 8 draws, and 5 losses.
4. Norwich City scored 71 goals in the EFL Championship last season, including 52 goals scored at home, which showed their outstanding scoring ability at home.
5. Norwich City won 2-1 over Millwall at home last season. In the last 10 home games against the latter, Norwich City were unbeaten with 8 wins and 2 draws.
[(Norwich City) Weakness]:
1. Norwich City midfielder Kenneth McLean is injured, Liam Gibbs is out with a hamstring injury, and defender Lucien Mahovo is a suspected injury doubt.
2. Since the start of July, Norwich City have been preparing intensely, but their friendly match record has been poor, with only two wins in seven games.
3. Norwich City had a win rate of less than 40% in the previous 10 games in AH, winning only 4 of the last 10 competitive games at home.
[(Millwall) Strength]:
1. Millwall finished 8th in the EFL Championship last season, narrowly missing out on the playoffs by just a 2-point deficit. This season, the team have also made several signings in the transfer window to strengthen their overall squad. They will be looking to secure a winning start on the road in this match to get the new season off on the right foot.
2. Millwall secured a 4-game winning streak in the recent friendlies, showing strong performances. They even trashed Primeira Liga side GD Estoril Praia 3-0 in the last round.
3. Millwall scored 18 goals in 7 friendlies, demonstrating overwhelming offense lately.
4. Millwall won 7 of the last 10 games in AH and had an OVER rate of nearly 90%.
[(Millwall) Weakness]:
1. Millwall defender Joe Bryan is absent due to illness, and goalkeeper Lukas Jensen is a long-term absentee with a torn Achilles tendon.
2. Millwall performed poorly on the road in the EFL Championship last season, securing only 6 wins in 23 away games, with an overall win rate of less than 30%.
3. Millwall have not won at Norwich City's home stadium since 2005, losing six of their last 10 encounters.
[Tips]:
Norwich City have strengthened their squad significantly during the offseason, with the goal of competing for promotion this season.
Although their performance in friendly matches was not outstanding, the team's new lineup has had a relatively long preparation period to gel.
Millwall have shown very strong form in recent warm-up games, with an impressive attacking performance.
The team have also added multiple new players during the offseason, especially in the midfield and defense, which has enhanced their defensive strength.
Besides, Norwich City's squad is currently heavily depleted due to injuries.
Thus, Millwall are expected to secure an undefeated result in this match.
[Recommended]:
Millwall (+0.5)
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