Match Details
The match between Portsmouth and Millwall is scheduled to take place on November 27, 2024, at Fratton Park. This Championship fixture presents an exciting clash between two competitive teams. The odds for this match are as follows: Local Winner – 3.09, Draw – 3.20, Away Winner – 2.40.
Head-to-Head Comparison
These two teams have faced each other several times in the past, with mixed results. However, their most recent encounter was in the League Cup where Millwall emerged victorious with a narrow margin of one goal to nil against Portsmouth.
Team Form: Portsmouth
Portsmouth has had a somewhat inconsistent run of form recently across various competitions. In their last six matches played in all competitions, they managed only one win while suffering three defeats and drawing twice. Their goalscoring record stands at five goals scored and seven conceded during this period.
In terms of league standings and current position, Portsmouth is in 23rd place in the Championship with 12 points recorded, the result of 2 wins, 6 draws and 7 losses, adding up to a Goal Average of -12.
Their most recent match saw them face Blackburn Rovers away from home; however, that game was postponed without any scoreline being recorded.
Team Form: Millwall
Millwall’s performance has been impressive lately when playing away from home specifically winning four out of their last six matches on foreign soil while drawing twice and losing none along with scoring six goals whilst conceding just two during these games.
Currently positioned thirteenth in the Championship table after forty-six matches played thus far into the season accumulating fifty-nine points overall which puts them mid-table but still within reach of higher positions if they can maintain consistency going forward.
In their previous outing against Sunderland at home ground ended up sharing the spoils with a 1-1 draw. The only goal for Millwall was scored by O. Azeez in the ninetieth minute.
Key Players
For Portsmouth, one standout player to watch out for is Callum Lang who has been prolific in front of goal this season, netting four Goals times and providing two assists so far.
Millwall’s Duncan Watmoore has proven himself as a reliable presence in midfield throughout the campaign, contributing five goals and one assists.
Statistical Insights
Based on recent results and performance trends from both teams, it can be observed that Portsmouth has struggled defensively lately, conceding seven goals in their last six matches across all competitions. On the other hand, Millwall boasts a solid defensive record away from home having conceded just two goals during their previous six away fixtures.
In terms of attacking output over these same periods mentioned above: Portsmouth managed five goals whereas Millwall found themselves on target six times when playing away games recently indicating they have more firepower upfront compared to their opponents.
It should also be noted that neither team seems particularly adept at producing high-scoring encounters as there haven’t been any instances where either side recorded three or more goals against each other historically (if applicable).
Prediction: Portsmouth 0-1 Millwall
Considering both teams’ current form and performances leading up to this match-up along with historical head-to-head data (if available), it appears that Millwall holds an advantage going into this fixture due to their strong defensive record away from home coupled with consistent offensive contributions.
Therefore based on the gathered data, it is predicted that Millwall will emerge as winners in this encounter with a final scoreline of Portsmouth 0 – 1 Millwall.
