Portsmouth have been struggling lately, with a string of losses and a single draw in their recent matches. Their inability to secure a win, particularly at home, suggests they might find it challenging to break down Millwall's defence. However, with players like Chaplin and Bishop in attack, they could pose a threat if they manage to find their form.
Millwall, on the other hand, have shown more resilience, with two wins and two draws in their last five games. Their recent performances indicate a solid defensive setup, which could be crucial in this match. If Millwall can maintain their defensive structure and capitalise on counter-attacks, they might just edge out a victory against a faltering Portsmouth side.
Portsmouth's recent form has been dismal, with four losses and one draw in their last five games. This poor run of results, especially at home, could impact their confidence going into this match. They will need to find a way to break their losing streak and capitalise on their attacking options to stand a chance against Millwall.
Recent Championship Results:
Loss: 2-3 vs Hull City (A)
Draw: 0-0 vs Wrexham (H)
Loss: 0-4 vs Birmingham (A)
Loss: 0-1 vs Stoke City (H)
Loss: 1-2 vs Coventry (H)
Millwall
Millwall have shown a more balanced performance in their recent outings, with two wins, two draws, and one loss. Their ability to secure points against strong teams like Leicester and Stoke suggests they are in a better position to approach this game with confidence. If they can maintain their defensive solidity and exploit Portsmouth's vulnerabilities, they could come away with a positive result.
Recent Championship Results:
Draw: 1-1 vs Preston (H)
Loss: 0-4 vs Birmingham (A)
Draw: 2-2 vs Oxford United (A)
Win: 1-0 vs Leicester (H)
Win: 2-0 vs Stoke City (H)
Head-to-Head Record
The head-to-head record between Portsmouth and Millwall shows a clear dominance by Millwall, with two wins in both of their recent encounters. This trend, including victories both at home and away, suggests that Millwall have had the upper hand in this fixture. Portsmouth will need to overcome this historical disadvantage to secure a positive result in this match.
Recent Championship Results
Millwall 2-1 Portsmouth (05 Apr 2025)
Portsmouth 0-1 Millwall (28 Jan 2025)
Team News & Injury Report
Portsmouth
Connor Ogilvie (Knee) - Out
Nicolas Schmid (Hand) - Out
Thomas Waddingham (Hip) - Out
Adrian Segecic (Ankle) - Doubt
Callum Lang (Hamstring) - Doubt
Conor Shaughnessy (Hamstring) - Doubt
Franco Umeh (Leg) - Doubt
Harvey Blair (Hamstring) - Doubt
Jacob Farrell (Groin) - Doubt
Millwall
Massimo Luongo (Knee) - Out
Josh Coburn (Hip) - Out
Jake Cooper (Suspended) - Out
Ryan Leonard (Calf) - Doubt
Femi Azeez (Hamstring) - Doubt
Will Smallbone (Hamstring) - Doubt
Steven Benda (Muscle) - Doubt
Benicio Baker (Groin) - Doubt
Lukas Jensen (Achilles) - Doubt
Lineups & Tactical Setup
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Portsmouth (3-4-2-1)
Predicted lineup: Bursik (GK), Poole (DF), Knight (DF), Bowat (DF), Devlin (MF), Dozzell (MF), Le Roux (MF), Williams (MF), Chaplin (MF), Murphy (MF), Bishop (AT)
Portsmouth's predicted lineup suggests a focus on maintaining a solid defensive structure with Poole, Knight, and Bowat at the back. The inclusion of Le Roux in midfield could provide the creativity needed to unlock Millwall's defence.
Millwall's predicted lineup indicates a preference for a strong defensive setup with Crama, Taylor, Harding, and Sturge. The midfield combination of Mazou-Sacko and De Norre should provide the necessary balance to control the game and support the attacking efforts of Ballo and Ivanovic.
Conor Chaplin vs Caleb Taylor: This will be a crucial battle between Portsmouth's attacking threat Chaplin and Millwall's solid defender Taylor.
Andre Dozzell vs Casper De Norre: The midfield duel between Portsmouth's Dozzell and Millwall's De Norre could be pivotal in determining which team gains control of the game.
Luke Le Roux (Portsmouth): Le Roux's creativity in midfield could be the key for Portsmouth to break down Millwall's defence and create scoring opportunities.
Thierno Ballo (Millwall): Ballo's ability to link up play and contribute to both defence and attack makes him a vital player for Millwall in this match.
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