The Blues head into the last fixture of the term in the driving seat as they bid to secure the last League One play-off spot up for grabs.
Accrington visit Fratton Park tomorrow and a win for Danny Cowley’s side will ensure they finish in the top six and still have a chance at promotion.
Cowley has to get his team selection spot on if Pompey are to defeat a Stanley side who aren’t rolling over despite already securing a mid-table finish.
The Blues were held to a dramatic 3-3 draw at the Wham Stadium only two matches ago and know they’re in for a tough test.
Pompey welcome back Jack Whatmough from a four-match suspension but restoring him to the side means changing a winning team from last Saturday’s 3-1 success at AFC Wimbledon.
Here’s the starting XI and bench we think Cowley will go with...
1. Goalkeeper - Craig MacGillivray
Been one of Pompey's players of the season and needs to put in another big performance. PinpepJoe Photo: PinPeP
2. Right-back - Callum Johnson
Another who's been consistent throughout the campaign and made the right-back slot his own. Photo: Joe Pepler
3. Centre-back - Jack Whatmough
Back from suspension - and expected to be back in the starting XI. Whatmough's the Blues' best defender and required for a pivotal game. Photo: Robin Jones
4. Centre-back - Sean Raggett
Danny Cowley has somewhat of a headache whether to go with Raggett or Paul Downing. Given the former's started every league game so far, he's likely to get the nod. Photo: Joe Pepler