Portsmouth predicted XI and bench v Hull City: Mousinho faces tough fitness calls after midweek Wrexham draw

Published 7th Nov 2025, 11:05 BST

Pompey are back on the road on Saturday afternoon.

Championship action is coming thick and fast for Pompey, who are back in action on Saturday afternoon.

The Blues round off another hectic week, which has seen them pick up just one point in their previous two matches.

John Mousinho’s men will be looking to head into the latest international break on a winning note and face a Hull City side, who sit eighth in the table at present.

There were ruthless calls made by the head coach for the midweek draw with Wrexham as well as a surprise change in formation.

Could that be on the cards for the trip to the MKM Stadium on Saturday, or does the Blues boss revert to a familiar style?

Here’s how we think Pompey could shape-up this weekend.

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How we think Pompey could line-up against Hull City on Saturday.

1. Pompey predicted XI and bench v Hull City

How we think Pompey could line-up against Hull City on Saturday. | Dennis Goodwin/ProSportsImages

Bursik has given Mousinho plenty of food for thought when Nicolas Schmid returns after the international break. The keeper has been impressive between the sticks in the Austrian’s absence and put in another standout performance in midweek.

2. GK: Josef Bursik

Bursik has given Mousinho plenty of food for thought when Nicolas Schmid returns after the international break. The keeper has been impressive between the sticks in the Austrian’s absence and put in another standout performance in midweek. | John Mallett/ProSportsImages

Was moved to the right side of a back three in midweek and could line-up in a similar position this Saturday - if Mousinho was to stick with the similar game plan.

3. CB: Regan Poole

Was moved to the right side of a back three in midweek and could line-up in a similar position this Saturday - if Mousinho was to stick with the similar game plan. | Graham Hunt/ProSportsImages

Dealt with the dangerous Kieffer Moore superbly against Wrexham and was a towering presence in the box for the Blues. Looked very comfortable in the heart of a three.

4. CB: Josh Knight

Dealt with the dangerous Kieffer Moore superbly against Wrexham and was a towering presence in the box for the Blues. Looked very comfortable in the heart of a three. | Graham Hunt/ProSportsImages

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