It comes just three days after the Blues’ trip to Spurs in the FA Cup on Saturday, where Simon Bassey men fell to a 1-0 defeat to the Premier League giants.
With the Fratton Park outfit just two wins away from Wembley in the Papa John’s Trophy, it is expected the interim head coach will name a strong side.
That will be boosted by the availability of Marlon Pack who is allowed to feature despite his two-game suspension along well Louis Thompson & Kieron Freeman, who are both in contention.
Pompey will still be without Clark Robertson due to a hip injury as well as Jay Mingi, who is set to be sidelined for at least six weeks with a knee issue.
Here’s how we believe the Blues could line-up this evening.
5. RWB: Zak Swanson
The 22-year-old just keeps getting better and better since his arrival from Arsenal in the summer. His man-of-the-match display against Spurs saw him tipped with a hugely-successful career by the Fratton faithful after keeping Son quiet on Saturday. Photo: Jason Brown
6. CM: Marlon Pack
The midfielder picked up a two-game suspension against Charlton. Despite serving just the one game, he is available for selection this evening but will instead have to serve his second game against Bolton in League One on Saturday. Photo: Jason Brown
7. CM: Joe Morrell
The Welsh international has impressed since his return from illness before Christmas, starring in the centre of the park against Spurs. With Thompson still a distance from getting a start, it could lead the way for Morrell to feature once again. Photo: Jason Brown
8. LWB: Denver Hume
The ex-Sunderland ace has been the go-to man for both Danny Cowley and Bassey, with the defender eyeing a consistent run in the side since his return from injury. With Ogilvie slotting in to the back three, Hume is the only option who can fill in at left-wing back. Photo: Jason Brown