Only goal difference is keeping Danny Cowley’s side in the play-off spots, with sixth and seventh-placed Derby and Bolton on the same number of points (28) and breathing down their necks.
The Blues do have games in hand on all their promotion rivals and can move up to fourth if they win these matches.
Yet, they’ll still be some way off the top two positions, which are currently occupied by Ipswich and leaders Plymouth, who have 38 and 42 points respectively.
At present, therefore, the play-offs could be Pompey’s best hope of securing promotion this season.
But what are the chances of achieving that during yet another highly-competitive League One campaign?
Well, we’ve turned to SkyBet to find out exactly how the bookies rate their chances of a top-six finish.
Here’s what we found out, as well as the odds of a play-off place for the rest of the division.
Note: No odds were available on either Morecambe or Forest green finishing in the top six.

17. Bolton Wanderers - 10/11
Current league place: 7th. Record: P17 W8 D4 L5 Pts 28. Photo: Jan Kruger

18. Pompey - 8/11
Current league place: 5th. Record: P16 W7 D7 L2 Pts 28. Photo: Paul Thompson

19. Peterborough United - 8/15
Current league place: 4th. Record: P18 W10 D1 L7 Pts 31. Photo: Joe Dent

20. Plymouth Argyle - 1/8
Current league place: 1st. Record: P18 W13 D3 L2 Pts 42. Photo: Pete Norton

