Portsmouth v Doncaster Rovers: team news, predicted XIs, betting odds and key stats ahead of kick-off

Standing in their way is a Donny team who are a point behind in the table with a game in hand.

Here’s all you need to know ahead of today’s game (3pm).

Pompey team news

Pompey are still operating with an injury-free squad as they prepare to host Doncaster Rovers.

Boss Kenny Jackett has no concerns following the 2-1 win over MK Dons last week.

Ronan Curtis will be fully assessed after he was called up to the Republic of Ireland squad in midweek following a host of coronavirus cases.

Predicted starting XI

Craig MacGillivray, Callum Johnson, Jack Whatmough, Sean Raggett, Lee Brown, Tom Naylor, Bryn Morris, Ryan Williams, Marcus Harness, Michael Jacobs, Ellis Harrison. Subs: Alex Bass, Rasmus Nicolaisen, Cameron Pring, Ben Close, Andy Cannon, Ronan Curtis, John Marquis.

Doncaster Rovers team news

Donny include new loan signing Josh Sims after he completed a three-month loan deal from Southampton yesterday.

The 23-year-old winger trained with his new team-mates on Friday and is eligible to feature against Pompey at Fratton Park.

However, fellow new-boy, Matt Smith, isn’t available to feature after he arrived late on transfer deadline day from Manchester City,

Donny also welcome back Jason Lokilo.

The winger has missed the last fortnight with a hamstring injury but is back in training, along with Reece James (knee).

Rayhaan Tulloch continues to miss out with a hamstring problem of his own as he is currently back at parent club West Brom receiving treatment.

And Rovers are sweating on Tyreece John-Jules who picked up a knock on international duty this week and are awaiting results of a scan.

Predicted starting XI

Josef Bursik, Brad Halliday, Reece James, Tom Anderson, Joe Wright, Madger Gomes, Ben Whiteman, Jon Taylor, Taylor Richards, James Coppinger, Tyreece John-Jules. Subs: Louis Jones, Danny Amos, Andy Butler, Cameron John, Josh Sims, Jason Lokilo, Fejiri Okenabirhie.

Match-day odds (Bet365)

Pompey: 19/20

1-0 7/1, 2-0 17/2, 2-1 15/2, 3-0 16/1, 3-1 14/1, 3-2 25/1.

Doncaster Rovers: 3/1

1-0 11/1, 2-0 20/1, 2-1 12/1, 3-0 40/1, 3-1 28/1, 3-2 33/1.

Draw: 12/5

0-0 10/1, 1-1 11/2, 2-2 12/1, 3-3 40/1.

Referee

Brett Huxtable

Pompey stats

Top scorer: Marcus Harness (5)

Most assists: Ronan Curtis (3)

Most games: Ronan Curtis (9)

Doncaster Rovers stats

Top scorer: Madger Gomes (4)

Most assists: Toby King (2)

Most games: Madger Gomes (7)

Form guide

Pompey

P9 W5 D2 L2

Past five games

W 2-1 MK Dons (H) – League One

W 3-0 Southend (A) – EFL Trophy

W 4-2 Burton (A) – League One

L 2-1 Wigan (H) – League One

D 0-0 Rochdale (A) – League One

Doncaster Rovers

P7 W2 D2 L3

Past five games

L 2-1 Oldham (A) – EFL Trophy

L 1-0 Wigan (A) – League One

W 4-1 Bristol Rovers (H) – League One

W 3-1 Charlton (A) – League One

D 1-1 MK Dons (H) – League One

Other games (all 3pm kick-offs)

AFC Wimbledon v Shrewsbury Town, Bristol Rovers v Burton Albion, Charlton Athletic v Wigan Athletic, Crewe Alexandra v Blackpool, Fleetwood Town v Lincoln City, Ipswich Town v Accrington Stanley, MK Dons v Gillingham (1pm), Peterborough United v Oxford United, Plymouth Argyle v Northampton Town, Rochdale v Hull City, Swindon Town v Sunderland.