Jamie Lindsay is expected to miss out once again, meaning Rotherham could be unchanged from winning at Cheltenham before the international break. Paul Downing, Haji Mnoga and Ellis Harrison are all doubtful for Portsmouth after hobbling off against Sutton in the EFL Trophy on Tuesday. Danny Cowley would most likely have stuck with the same side that started the victory over Sunderland, anyway.
Following an inconsistent opening month, Rotherham are starting to kick into gear and come into this clash just three points behind leaders Plymouth in fifth. Paul Warne's men easily beat AFC Wimbledon in their last home match, but the Millers have already dropped eight points on home soil this season and have been vulnerable Portsmouth finally ended their eight-game wait for a League One victory against Sunderland earlier this month, which Danny Cowley will hope proves the catalyst for Pompey to finally play themselves into promotion contention. Their only previous meeting at the New York Stadium was a 1-0 loss in January 2018, but Portsmouth did come out on top in their last clash at Fratton Park almost two years later. 2:2
There have been under 2.5 goals scored in 9 of Rotherham's last 11 games (League One). There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Portsmouth's last 5 games (League One). Rotherham are undefeated in their last 5 matches (League One). Portsmouth have failed to win their last 5 away matches (League One).
Following an inconsistent opening month, Rotherham are starting to kick into gear and come into this clash just three points behind leaders Plymouth in fifth. Paul Warne's men easily beat AFC Wimbledon in their last home match, but the Millers have already dropped eight points on home soil this season and have been vulnerable Portsmouth finally ended their eight-game wait for a League One victory against Sunderland earlier this month, which Danny Cowley will hope proves the catalyst for Pompey to finally play themselves into promotion contention. Their only previous meeting at the New York Stadium was a 1-0 loss in January 2018, but Portsmouth did come out on top in their last clash at Fratton Park almost two years later. 2:2
Jamie Lindsay is expected to miss out once again, meaning Rotherham could be unchanged from winning at Cheltenham before the international break. Paul Downing, Haji Mnoga and Ellis Harrison are all doubtful for Portsmouth after hobbling off against Sutton in the EFL Trophy on Tuesday. Danny Cowley would most likely have stuck with the same side that started the victory over Sunderland, anyway.
There have been under 2.5 goals scored in 9 of Rotherham's last 11 games (League One). There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Portsmouth's last 5 games (League One). Rotherham are undefeated in their last 5 matches (League One). Portsmouth have failed to win their last 5 away matches (League One).