Portsmouth vs Millwall preview with probable lineups, odds, bet builder angles, team news and betting tips for this Championship clash at Fratton Park.
Portsmouth vs Millwall Match Summary
Competition | English Championship |
|---|---|
Match Date | Saturday 24 October 2026 |
Match Time | 12:30 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Fratton Park |
Portsmouth vs Millwall brings together two sides level on 15 points, with only goal difference keeping Millwall above Pompey in the Championship table ahead of Saturday's kick-off at Fratton Park.
John Mousinho's side arrive in decent nick after Terry Devlin's late equaliser salvaged a point at Wolves, and they have lost just one of their last seven league games.
Alex Neil's Millwall showed real spirit to rescue a draw at Sincil Bank after trailing 2-0 at the break against Lincoln, but wins have been thin on the ground lately.
The head-to-head leans Millwall's way too, with four wins from the previous six meetings to Portsmouth's two, so a cagey stalemate feels unlikely.
Portsmouth vs Millwall Form
Pompey have taken seven points from their last nine, beating Sheffield United and Norwich City before Terry Devlin's late leveller at Wolves. Adrian Segecic is the one making them tick, getting at least two shots away in five of his six most recent Championship outings. The creativity is there, but finishing remains the weak spot.
Millwall have won just two of their last 10 matches in all competitions, so the Lincoln fightback papered over a few cracks. Kyrell Lisbie and Jake Cooper both scored after the break that day, and goals rarely dry up in their games: five of the away side's past seven Championship fixtures have produced four or more goals.
Portsmouth vs Millwall Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Portsmouth: J. Farrell (Injured/out), M. Kosznovszky (Injured/out), F. Umeh-Chibueze (Injured/out), C. Ogilvie (Injured/out), J. Murphy (Injured/out), L. Brooke-Smith (Injured/out), C. Shaughnessy (Injured/out), B. Arthur (Injured/out), J. Swift (Injured/out), K. Anderson (Injured/out), C. Bishop (Injured/doubtful)
Millwall: C. D. Norre (Injured/out), M. Servais (Injured/out), M. Ivanovic (Injured/out), J. Coburn (Injured/out), L. Jensen (Injured/out), F. Marschall (Injured/out), T. Arconte (Injured/doubtful), M. Luongo (Unfit)
Portsmouth
Colby Bishop missed the game against Wolves and will undergo a scan on a knee issue, so he is a doubt. Ryan Kavuma-McQueen and Marlon Pack could both be recalled by John Mousinho, which would be the key change in the Portsmouth vs Millwall lineups. Thomas Waddingham is back on the bench, but Pompey still have 10 confirmed absentees.
Millwall
Goalkeeper Filip Marschall faces a spell on the sidelines after suffering an ankle ligament injury against Lincoln, so expect Max Crocombe to step in. Romain Esse should return to the line-up, which is a welcome boost. Mihailo Ivanovic is also listed as injured, while T. Arconte is doubtful and M. Luongo is unfit.
Portsmouth vs Millwall Predicted Lineup
Portsmouth
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: Probable XI: N. Schmid; T. Devlin, R. Poole, M. Dia, J. Meghoma; E. Adams, M. Pack; A. Kamara, A. Segecic, R. Kavuma-McQueen; T. Shade
Millwall
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: Probable XI: M. Crocombe; T. Crama, J. Cooper, C. Taylor, Z. Sturge; J. Metcalfe, D. Mazou-Sacko; R. Esse, C. Neghli, K. Lisbie; L. Dykes
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Portsmouth vs Millwall Key Stats & Match Facts
Portsmouth have received 2+ cards in 3 of their last 3 matches vs Millwall in the Championship.
Portsmouth have had 15+ shots in 3 out of 4 matches vs Millwall in the Championship.
Ebou Adams has made 4+ tackles in 3 of his last 4 appearances vs Millwall in the Championship.
Camiel Neghli has recorded 1+ shots on target in 5 of his last 7 Championship appearances.
Jake Cooper has committed 2+ fouls in 4 of his last 4 Championship appearances.
Portsmouth vs Millwall Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: Millwall to edge a tight, open game. The Portsmouth vs Millwall betting odds make Pompey marginally shorter at 6/4 with 10Bet, but the projections lean ever so slightly towards the visitors, and their head-to-head edge tips the balance for us. Expect goals at both ends, with the projected total sitting at 2.81.
Best Bets
Over 2.5 goals in the Total Goals Over/Under market. Both sides create plenty of chances, and the last three Portsmouth v Millwall meetings all had over 2.5 goals. The projections point to almost three goals, and both defences struggle against counter-attacks, which plays straight into the hands of two sides who like to get forward. Pompey's width and Millwall's directness should make this a messy, open afternoon.
Millwall to win in the Win Market. The model makes them marginal favourites in an evenly matched game. There is next to nothing between the sides on the projections, but Millwall carry the head-to-head edge and the sharper finishing. With Camiel Neghli pulling the strings behind Lyndon Dykes, they have the quality to punish a home side who struggle to convert.
Portsmouth vs Millwall Bet Builder
Our Portsmouth vs Millwall bet builder tips back corners and goals, plus two Millwall attackers, with Mihailo Ivanovic to score and Lyndon Dykes to test the goalkeeper.
Leg one is over 13.5 total corners. Millwall have racked up 14 or more corners in four of their past five Championship matches, and both sides attempt crosses often.
Over 3.5 goals is the bolder call. The away side have hit four or more goals in five of their last seven league matches, and neither defence handles counter-attacks well.
Mihailo Ivanovic has found the net in three of his previous four meetings with Portsmouth in the Championship. He is listed as injured, though, so check his availability before kick-off.
Lyndon Dykes rounds it off with over 0.5 shots on target. The forward has been on target with at least one effort in five of his seven most recent Championship outings.
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Portsmouth vs Millwall Talking Points
Mousinho has called on Fratton Park to "get the crowd bouncing", and with three home fixtures in the next four he sees this as a real opportunity. The set-piece battle could decide it. Millwall are at their most dangerous from dead balls and in the air, Jake Cooper is nearing his 450th appearance for the club and remains a menace in both boxes, while Pompey are no mugs at defending set pieces themselves. With both attacks capable of causing problems, both teams to score at 8/11 with William Hill looks a fair reflection of the fixture.
Portsmouth vs Millwall Predictions FAQs
When is the Portsmouth vs Millwall English Championship game?
The match kicks off at 12:30 UK time on Saturday 24 October 2026.
Where is Portsmouth vs Millwall being played?
The match is being played at Fratton Park.
What competition is Portsmouth vs Millwall in?
It is an English Championship match.
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