Millwall 2-1 Portsmouth

Current streaks

Recent form

Millwall

Millwall's recent form has been inconsistent, with the Lions struggling to find a consistent rhythm in their last six matches. They have managed two wins and four losses, failing to secure any draws during this period. Their goal-scoring has been a concern, netting only 0.67 goals per game, while conceding an average of 1.5 goals per match. The team have kept just one clean sheet in their last six outings, highlighting defensive vulnerabilities. Millwall's matches have tended to be low-scoring affairs, with 67% of their games featuring under 2.5 goals. Notably, the Lions' FA Cup run came to an end with a 3-1 defeat to Crystal Palace, which was also their highest-scoring game in this sequence. Currently sitting 13th in the Championship table, Millwall's form suggests they are struggling to mount a serious push for the play-off positions.

Portsmouth

Portsmouth's recent form in the Championship has been inconsistent, with the team alternating between wins and losses in their last six matches. The Pompey have managed three victories and suffered three defeats during this period, maintaining a balanced goal difference of zero. Interestingly, Portsmouth have been involved in relatively low-scoring affairs, with all six games featuring two goals or fewer. Their defensive record has shown improvement, keeping two clean sheets in their last four outings. However, their attacking prowess has been limited, averaging just one goal per game. Despite their mixed form, Portsmouth have managed to secure crucial wins against tough opponents like Leeds United and Blackburn Rovers, which could prove vital in their efforts to climb up from their current 17th position in the league table.

Recent home/away form

Millwall

Millwall's recent home form has been somewhat inconsistent, with two wins, two draws, and two losses in their last six matches at The Den. The Lions have struggled to find the back of the net consistently, averaging just one goal per game during this period. Defensively, they have been slightly more vulnerable, conceding 1.17 goals per game. Notably, Millwall have kept only one clean sheet in their last six home fixtures, which came in their most recent match against Stoke City. The majority of their home games (67%) have been low-scoring affairs, with fewer than 2.5 goals. Their highest-scoring match during this run was a 2-2 draw against Cardiff City, which also represents one of the three occasions where both teams found the net. Despite their mixed form, Millwall have managed to secure points in four of their last six home games, demonstrating their ability to be competitive at The Den.

Portsmouth

Portsmouth's recent away form has been particularly poor, with the team currently enduring a run of three consecutive defeats on the road. In their last six away matches, Pompey have managed just one victory, losing the other five. Their goal-scoring record has been underwhelming, netting only five times in these six games, whilst conceding a concerning 13 goals. The match against West Brom stands out as a particularly heavy defeat, with Portsmouth on the wrong end of a 5-1 scoreline. Their sole clean sheet and win came in a 2-0 victory over Oxford United, providing a rare bright spot in an otherwise dismal run. With 67% of these away games featuring over 2.5 goals, Portsmouth's matches have tended to be high-scoring affairs, though largely to their detriment given their defensive frailties.