However, that doesn’t mean head coach John Mouisnho won’t rotate his side for the fixture at New Lawn given the strength and depth of the squad assembled at Fratton Park over the course of the summer.
Indeed, it’s likely the Blues boss will utilise his squad as he looks to get vital minutes into legs and takes into consideration last Saturday’s opener against Bristol Rovers and this weekend’s league trip to Leyton Orient.
Mousinho also confirmed on Monday that his latest new addition – attacking midfielder Alex Robertson – will be available to feature. Although, he might resist the temptation to throw the Manchester City youngster straight into the deep end.
Speaking ahead of the game, he said: ‘We’re just going to approach it as if it’s any other game. We want to win the game and were going to go very, very strong – and I think that’s the best way to approach these games.
‘We find ourselves in the fortunate position of having some really excellent performers over the weekend – starters and subs alike – and we have three or four players who didn’t even make the squad who actually, we feel, can impact the game.
‘I think we’re in a really strong position in terms of the squad and I think whatever side we do pick is going to be strong and hopefully, from our perspective, it’s good enough to challenge and win the game.
‘There’ll definitely be some rotation. There’s certainly a lot of scope within individuals, some are certainly better off playing Saturday and Tuesday, others are better off having a rest, so we’ll take that on an individual basis.’
Here’s how we feel Pompey will line up tonight.
5. Centre-back 2 - Conor Shaughnessy
Another player not involved in the match-day 18 for the visit of Bristol Rovers. The former Burton man already has the respect of the Pompey fans following his appearances in pre-season. Will be keen to make the most of his opportunity against Forest Green, especially after Ryley Towler was substituted against the Gas. Photo: Jason Brown
6. Left-back: Jack Sparkes
The former Exeter man made a huge impression on the Fratton faithful following his second-half introduction against Bristol Rovers. Is such a threat in attacking areas. Have Pompey finally found proper competition for Connor Ogilvie? Photo: Jason Brown
7. Central midfield 1 - Ben Stevenson
The chances are Marlon Pack will be rested for the Carabao Cup trip to Forest Green. But that's okay, with Stevenson - who didn't make the bench on Saturday - already proving to be an able deputy. Tonight could provide him with the opportunity to show he's more than just that, though! Photo: Jason Brown
8. Central midfield 2 - Terry Devlin
Pompey will want to get the young Northern Ireland midfielder up to speed with English football as soon as possible following his move from Glentoran in the summer. An opening-day start against Bristol Rovers was always unlikely. However, tonight's trip to Forest Green could be the perfect opportunity to test him out. Photo: Jason Brown