The Blues will be looking to follow up Saturday’s 1-0 win against Oxford United with progression in the Carabao Cup against the Royals.
The two sides met in pre-season just over a fortnight ago, with Pompey running out 4-0 winners at the Select Car Leasing Stadium.
Here’s how we think the Blues could line-up against Noel Hunt’s League One side.
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1. Pompey predicted XI and bench v Reading
How we think Pompey could line-up against Reading this evening. | Getty Images
2. GK: Ben Killip
With changes expected, Schmid could drop out which will see Killip likely come in for his first start of the season. Photo: Paul Phelan
3. RB: Zak Swanson
Competition at right-back is once again strong this year, with Williams, Swanson and Devlin all vying for a spot. With Williams featuring on Saturday, Swanson would be the most likely to start this evening. | Nigel Keene/ProSportsImages
4. CB: Hayden Matthews
It will be great to see the popular Aussie back in competitive action following his ankle injury which brought a premature end to his maiden season at Fratton Park in February. | Paul Phelan/ProSportsImages