Pompey V Southampton: The South Coast Derby

Portsmouth are set to face fierce rivals Southampton in the South Coast Derby following the international break. Pompey manager John Mousinho faces late fitness decisions regarding Marko Milovanovic and Conor Shaughnessy, while Conor Ogilvie and Keshi Anderson remain sidelined. Portsmouth currently sit 19th in the Championship table with eight points, while Southampton occupy 13th place with 10 points after previously overcoming a four-point deduction.

The last four league meetings between the clubs ended in draws, with no league victor in the rivalry since Portsmouth's 4-1 win in 2005. Southampton rely heavily on forward Cyle Larin, who leads the division with seven goals in eight matches following his £2.9 million permanent transfer from Mallorca, alongside Brazilian winger Leo Scienza. The author predicts a 0-0 draw.