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Millwall vs Portsmouth Prediction, Team News, Lineups, Stats 21.02.2026

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Millwall vs Portsmouth Prediction, Team News, Lineups, Stats 21.02.2026

Millwall vs Portsmouth Prediction and Betting Tips

Millwall vs Portsmouth Prediction and Betting Tips for this exciting Championship clash on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at 15:00 GMT. You can Browse Expert Championship Predictions while checking the broadcast on Viaply and TV2 Play from The Den in London.

Alex Neil has the Lions roaring as they sit in 3rd place with a strong 1.88 points per game record at home. They face a Portsmouth team struggling near the bottom. The atmosphere will be electric today as local fans expect another dominant home performance from their side.

Millwall vs Portsmouth Key Facts and Stats
  • Millwall remains undefeated in their last five matches played at The Den this current season.
  • Portsmouth has struggled significantly on the road with a low average of 0.8 goals scored.
  • The home side has managed to score at least once in their four previous league outings.
  • John Mousinho deals with a massive injury list including key players like Andre Dozzell and others.
  • Statistically Millwall produces 14.44 shots per home game indicating a very strong and active attack.
  • Both teams are likely to adopt a 4-2-3-1 system for this high stakes weekend encounter.

Match Preview

Millwall enters this Saturday fixture with immense confidence under manager Alex Neil. The Lions have been particularly strong at The Den where they remain undefeated in their last five matches. This consistency has kept them firmly in 3rd place as they push for automatic promotion this season.

Femi Azeez and Mihailo Ivanovic are the players to watch for the home side. Both have scored seven goals so far and will start in the 4-2-3-1 setup. However, the team is missing an important player in Joe Bryan who is out with a broken toe injury.

The statistical data shows a team that loves to attack, recording 14.44 shots per home match. This high volume often overwhelms opponents and with Azeez averaging 0.39 goals per 90 minutes, they have the clinical edge. Still, they must be careful as they win few fouls themselves.

Portsmouth travels to London with a significant injury crisis that has left John Mousinho with few options. Key players like Andre Dozzell and potentially Christian Chaplin are missing or doubtful. This makes a difficult away trip even harder for a team sitting in 20th place overall.

Statistically the visitors struggle to create chances on the road. They average a low 0.8 goals scored and only 2.87 shots on target per away match. Adrian Segecic is their best hope for a goal having netted six times while playing roughly 63 minutes per match.

Even so, Portsmouth wins 11.33 fouls per away game which could disrupt Millwall’s rhythm. They will need to be extremely disciplined defensively to leave The Den with any points. It is difficult to see them stopping a high flying home side in these Championship Predictions for Saturday.

Millwall manager Alex Neil expects a difficult challenge against Portsmouth following their impressive 3-1 victory over Charlton. Highlighting the importance of the midfield battle, Neil emphasized that winning second balls and managing transitions will be "vitally important" at The Den. Despite Millwall's play-off ambitions, Neil remains wary of John Mousinho’s side, noting their tactical balance and recent upturn in form during the Championship campaign.

Millwall vs Portsmouth Predicted Lineups

Millwall (4-2-3-1)
Alex Neil
GK Crocombe
DF Crama, Taylor, Cooper, Doughty
MF de Norre, Mitchell
Azeez, Bannan, Neghli
FW Coburn
OUT
B. Baker-Boaitey(OUT),
D. Kelly(OUT),
J. Bryan(OUT),
L. Bornhøft Jensen(OUT),
M. Luongo(OUT),
W. Smallbone(OUT),
Portsmouth (4-2-3-1)
John Mousinho
GK Schmid
DF Devlin, Poole, Ogilvie, Swanson
MF Pack, Adams
Caballero, Swift, Alli
FW Bishop
OUT
A. Alese(OUT),
A. Dozzell(OUT),
C. Chaplin(QUES),
C. Shaughnessy(OUT),
F. Bianchini(QUES),
F. Umeh-Chibueze(OUT),
H. Blair(QUES),
H. Matthews(QUES),
J. Knight(QUES),
J. Murphy(QUES),
K. Anderson(OUT),
M. Kosznovszky(OUT),
T. Waddingham(OUT),
Prediction
Millwall to Win @1.85

Millwall is currently one of the most reliable teams at home in the Championship. They have managed to win 3 and draw 2 of their last 5 home fixtures at The Den. This consistency has pushed them into 3rd place with a strong 1.88 points per game record. Their attack is particularly dangerous as they average 14.44 shots per home match this season.

Portsmouth enters this match with a very poor away record having lost 2 of their previous 5 matches on the road. They only average 0.93 points per away game and have the weakest attack in the league when playing away. With a long list of injured players like Dozzell and Chaplin, it is very likely they will struggle to stop Millwall.

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FAQ – Millwall vs Portsmouth Prediction

Who will win between Millwall and Portsmouth?

Millwall are the heavy favorites due to their top three league position and their unbeaten home record in the last five games.

Where can I watch Millwall vs Portsmouth live?

The Millwall vs Portsmouth match will be broadcast live with broadcast details available on Viaply and TV2 Play.

What time does Millwall vs Portsmouth start?

Kick-off is scheduled for 15:00(GMT) on Saturday February 21, 2026.

Are there many injuries for Portsmouth?

Yes, Portsmouth is currently dealing with a massive injury list including Andre Dozzell and several doubtful starters like Christian Chaplin.

Which Millwall players are the biggest threat?

Femi Azeez and Mihailo Ivanovic are the main scorers for the Lions with 7 goals each so far this season.

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