Middlesbrough v Portsmouth: 2 changes in Jordan Cross' predicted line-up for key showdown

Here’s how we think Pompey will line up at the Riverside against Middlesbrough.

John Mousinho’s side take the next step in their fight for Championship survival, as they take on Kim Hellberg’s Middlesbrough tomorrow.

There’s plenty for the Blues’ head coach to ponder in terms of team selection, as his side’ make their longest trip of the season.

Fitness and suspension issues are to the fore, with Pompey looking to continue some poor home form for the promotion chasers.

Here’s how Pompey writer, Jordan Cross, thinks Mousinho’s side will line up.

17. Sub 5 John Swift

If Chaplin wasn't fresh after Monday there could have been a case to start Swift this weekend. | Graham Hunt/ProSportsImages

Caballero's decent form may have quelled the case to start the Aussie. | Graham Hunt/ProSportsImages

Could be used if Pompey are chasing the game. | Graham Hunt

Definitely has an important role to play against Boro. | Simon Roe/ProSportsImages