John Mousinho’s side can also give their own play-off hopes a massive shot in the arm if they can get a result of sorts at the Pilgrims’ Home Park.
The Blues remain nine points off the top six following last Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Barnsley, who remain sixth and entertain Cambridge United today.
But a win or even a draw today against Steven Schumacher’s stuttering side of late could be the perfect confidence-booster and give fading promotion another lease of life.
But what’s the chances of that happening and how do the so-called data experts at FiveThirtyEight see today’s game at Home Park going, along with this afternoon’s other League One games – including league leaders Sheffield Wednesday’s trip to Ipswich?
Here’s what we discovered...
1. Goal, Portsmouth forward Colby Bishop scores, Portsmouth 1-0 Barnsley during the EFL Sky Bet League 1 match between Portsmouth and Barnsley at Fratton Park, Portsmouth, England on 4 February 2023.
Pompey celebrate Colby Bishop's opening goal in last Saturday's 1-1 draw with Barnsley. Photo: Jason Brown
2. Barnsley v Cambridge United
Barnsley win: 66%. Cambridge United: 12%. Draw: 22%. Photo: Richard Heathcote
3. Burton Albion v Exeter
Burton Albion win: 39%. Exeter win: 37%. Draw: 24%. Photo: Nathan Stirk
4. Charlton v Fleetwood
Charlton win: 48%. Fleetwood win: 27%. Draw: 25%. Photo: GLYN KIRK