Team News
Avram Grant will be without Kevin-Prince Boateng, Tal Ben-Haim and Frederic Piquionne because of injury, but Michael Brown could return whilst Hermann Hreidarsson and Marc Wilson should shake off minor problems to continue playing.
David Nugent can't play against his parent club so Martin Paterson should take his place in the Burnley side, whilst captain Gary Alexander could return after a month out.
The Match
The Pompey players could take this game one of two ways.
They could accept relegation and play like the rest of the season is pointless, therefore causing our fans more misery as the campaign peters out into nothingness.
Or, they could play as if a weight has been lifted off their shoulders and cause some problems for our opponents for the rest of the season. There is no pressure now, nothing is expected of us which could make us dangerous opponents.
On the other hand, Burnley know they have to win this game. The club have been in freefall since Owen Coyle did a "Harry Redknapp" and joined neighbours Bolton despite pledging loyalty to the Clarets.
Since Brian Laws has taken over Burnley have only won a single league game and the home form that had been key to their great start to the season has dissolved and the club are now only one place (albeit 16 points clear) above Pompey in the league.
I hope our players will be professional and put up a fight tomorrow, as the travelling fans deserve something to cheer after making the long trip up north for what is practically a meaningless game.
Predicted Starting Line-Ups
Burnley
GK: Brian JENSEN
RB: Tyrone MEARS
CB: Clarke CARLISLE
CB: Leon CORT
LB: Danny FOX
RM: Chris EAGLES
CM: Andre BIKEY
CM: Jack CORK
LM: Wade ELLIOT
CF: Steven FLETCHER
CF: Martin PATERSON
Pompey
GK: David JAMES
RB: Steve FINNAN
CB: Hermann HRIEDARSSON
CB: Marc WILSON
LB: Nadir BELHADJ
DM: Angelos BASINAS
CM: Papa BOUBA DIOP
CM: Hayden MULLINS
AM: Jamie O'HARA
CF: John UTAKA
CF: Aruna DINDANE
Pundit Watch
Lawro: Draw (1-1)
Sky Sports: Home Win (3-0)
Soccernet: Home Win
My Prediction: Burnley need the points, we don't. Therefore I expect the home side to win this but Pompey to put up a fight.
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