Pompey’s Championship run-in commences this evening as they welcome Derby County to Fratton Park.
The Blues will be looking for a much-needed return to winning ways and head into tonight’s showdown without maximum points in any of their previous four league matches.
The Rams, meanwhile, visit the south coast occupying eighth position in the standings, with a win at PO4 closing the gap on the play-offs.
Here’s how we think the Blues could line-up under the lights at Fratton.
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1. Pompey predicted XI v Derby County
How we think Pompey could line-up against Derby County this evening. | Graham Hunt/ProSportsImages
2. GK: Nicolas Schmid
Schmid has come under some scrutiny from supporters for his involvement against Blackburn and Swansea, with some stating the Austrian needed to do more to protect his net. He still has the backing of Mousinho and will continue between the sticks. | Getty Images
3. RB: Terry Devlin
A noticeably below-par display last-time out by the ever-present Northern Irishman, who has been outstanding on the south coast this term. Mousinho, though, has no qualms over the young right-back and put his recent drop in performances down to tiredness. | Getty Images
4. CB: Regan Poole
Mousinho is expecting the Welshman to return to the fold after recovering from an ankle issue. There's no doubting Poole will slot straight back into the heart of defence this evening. | Getty Images