But preparations for both sides have been heavily affected with sickness bugs affecting either camp.
Dane Scarlett, Jay Mingi were both absent from Monday’s squad against Exeter through illness, while Connor Ogilvie could only be named on the bench.
Danny Cowley has reported further issues have hit his squad ahead of this evening’s meeting with the head coach claiming three different bugs have taken effect.
Zak Swanson returned from his stomach injury on Boxing Dale, while other absentees will remain on the sidelines.
The Blues will be eyeing three points for the first time in seven league games as they welcome Ipswich for their final game in 2022.
Here’s how we think they could line-up this evening.
9. LM: Michael Jacobs
The forward has been another who has had a frustrating start to the campaign. But with his hamstring injury behind him, we could see him appear on the left flank, with Ronan Curtis and Josh Koroma failing to take their chances to date. Photo: Jason Brown
10. ST: Dane Scarlett
The striker was absent alongside Jay Mingi for Monday's trip to Exeter. But he has returned to training and could be in the starting side against Ipswich. The 18-year-old has been a real menace to the Tractor Boys' defence in the two previous meetings this term and Cowley will be wanting the forward to be fit tonight. Photo: Jason Brown
11. ST: Colby Bishop
Oh how Pompey need this man firing again! The striker scored the Blues' last league goal on November 12 with the strikes drying up for both club and player. However, he netted twice in the reverse meeting at Portman Road despite losing 3-2. Photo: Jason Brown