Pompey hope to follow up their convincing win over Coventry City as they travel to Vicarage Road to face Watford in EFL Championship on Boxing Day.
Callum Lang netted all four goals as Pompey inflicted a heavy defeat on to Frank Lampard's Coventry. The result coupled with defeats for Cardiff City and Oxford United meant that Pompey wouldn't be spending Christmas in the bottom three.
Watford tasted defeat last time out as they lost to Burnley. The Hornets were unable to mount a comeback despite Kwadwo Baah scoring 10 minutes from time.
A total of 12 places and 14-points separate Watford in eighth and Pompey in 20th. It's so tight for both teams with four clubs below them within two points of them, whilst Watford are just outside the top six by a point.
Prior to the match, John Mousinho spoke to The News to provide an update on the injuries that they are currently dealing with. The festive period will come too soon for most players but the New Year will hopefully see several players return. As for Watford, they don’t have many injuries to contend with but Tom Cleverley is hoping Imran Louza, who cost a reported €10 million will return.
9. Kevin Keben - out
Kevin Keben is sidelined with a knee injury. He required surgery to address the problem. | AFP via Getty Images
10. Mark O'Mahony - out
Returned to Brighton & Hove Albion for the time being as he recovers. John Mousinho said: 'Mark’s okay, but he’s still a couple of weeks away. Mark will hopefully be coming back in the new year.' | Portsmouth FC
11. Kusini Yengi - out
The striker is out until February after he picked up a knee injury while on international duty with Australia last month. | National World
12. Kusini Yengi - out (continued)
John Mousinho said: "Kas still has he knee brace on, so there’s nothing imminent with him.' | National World