The action continues in round 17 of EFL Championship as Portsmouth and Millwall square off at Fratton Park on Wednesday. The Lions head are on a four-game winning streak against the home side.
Portsmouth turned in an impressive display last time out, picking up a 3-1 victory over Preston North End at home. This was a much-needed respite for John Mousinho’s men, who were winless in four matches, losing three.
Portsmouth are bottom but one in the Championship, with 12 points from 15 games, one point above last-placed Queens Park Rangers.
Meanwhile, Millwall maintained their fine run of results at the weekend, drawiing 1-1 with Sunderland at the Den, courtesy of a 93rd-minute equaliser from Femi Azeez.
The Lions have gone eight games without defeat, winning four since a 1-0 loss to Cardiff City in October. Millwall have picked up 24 points from 16 matches to sit eight in the standings, two points off the playoff places.
Portsmouth vs Millwall Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Portsmouth lead 19-18 in their last 42 matches with Millwall.
- The visitors are on a run of four wins over Mousinho’s men, scoring five goals and keeping three clean sheets since a 1-1 draw in December 2010.
- Portsmouth have won one of their last nine home matches across competitions, losing five, since April.
- Millwall have won one of their last seven away games this season, losing twice.
Portsmouth vs Millwall Prediction
It has been a tough return to Championship for Portsmouth, who find themselves scrambling for points at the bottom end of the table. The Lions, meanwhile, are on a dominant run against Mousinho’s men and should secure a narrow victory.
Prediction: Portsmouth 0-1 Millwall
Portsmouth vs Millwall Betting Tips
Tip 1: Millwall to win
Tip 2: Over 2.5 goals - No (There have been fewer than three goals scored in five of their last six clashes.)
Tip 3: Over 4.5 cards - No (There have been fewer than five bookings in their last six clashes.)