Pompey take on Ipswich Town in an FA Cup third round replay with Bournemouth lying in wait for the winners.
Team News
Matt Clarke is once again unable to play against his parent club so Paul Cook has confirmed he'll give Christian Burgess his first game since he injured his ankle against Hartlepool. Michael Doyle could also be rested ahead of Saturday's match with Oxford.
Mick McCarthy is likely to play a similar side to the one that drew 2-2 at Portman Road but Christophe Berra, Luke Chambers and Cole Skuse have not been included in the squad.
The Match
In all honesty, nobody is going to care too much if Pompey lose to Ipswich tomorrow given that a home tie with Bournemouth in round four is hardly the most enthralling prospect should Paul Cook's men be victorious and the league will always be a priority, especially with Oxford coming up on Saturday.
However, the opposition will feel the same given that they are also focusing on promotion to the Premier League and slipped out of the play-off places after being held to a 1-1 draw with Preston during the weekend.
And given that Mick McCarthy will again pick a weakened side for this game there is every chance that Pompey will once again perform well as the pressure is off, although there may be a concern over the defence if Burgess is a little rusty given that the Tractor Boys possess plenty of firepower.
But for those who coughed up the cash for the replay, they should be treated to another excellent game that will test the Portsmouth squad to its limits. Let's just hope there aren't any injuries ahead of Saturday's crucial league encounter.
Predicted Starting Line-Ups
Pompey
GK: Brian MUPHY
RB: Ben DAVIES
CB: Adam WEBSTER
CB: Christian BURGESS
LB: Enda STEVENS
DM: Ben CLOSE
DM: Adam BARTON
RM: Gareth EVANS
AM: Adam McGURK
LM: Kyle BENNETT
CF: Marc McNULTY
Ipswich
GK: Bartosz BIALKOWSKI
RB: Piotr MALARCZYK
CB: Myles KENLOCK
CB: Paul DIGBY
LB: Jonas KNUDSEN
RM: Tommy OAR
CM: Luke HYAM
CM: Giles COKE
LM: Ainsley MAITLAND-NILES
CF: Luke VARNEY
CF: Brett PITMAN
Last Time: Portsmouth 0 Ipswich Town 1 (Championship - 14/02/2012)
This was a Valentine's Day to forget as Portsmouth applied to be placed into administration for the second time in two seasons and an early Michael Chopra goal was enough to win the game for the visitors despite Greg Halford's long throw directly into the net being disallowed.
My Prediction
After how Pompey played in the first match and the desire the players will show in front of a packed crowd tomorrow, I fancy us to win this one.
Portsmouth 2 Ipswich Town 1