Pompey will welcome a return to Fratton Park as they look to complete their 100 per cent home start to the season by beating Coventry.
Kenny Jackett’s side have lost fixtures they have dominated on the road at Shrewsbury and Sunderland.
But south coast victories over Birmingham – in the Carabao Cup – and Tranmere have provided more cheer.
They now face a Sky Blues outfit that remain unbeaten in all competitions at this embryonic stage of the 2019/20 campaign.
Coventry have only played one away fixture, however, which was a goalless draw against troubled Bolton.
Mark Robins’ men have won all three of their ‘home’ games, which are taking place at Birmingham’s St Andrew’s ground this season.
That is due to an ongoing dispute between the club and the owners of their usual Ricoh Arena venue, which also forced them to play at Northampton a few years ago.
City were most recently in action against Bristol Rovers on Saturday, with Jordan Shipley and Gervane Kastaneer on target in a 2-0 triumph.
But Pompey won both meetings between the teams last term, including a 2-1 success at Fratton Park that came courtesy of goals from Tom Naylor and Brett Pitman.
TEAM NEWS
The game will likely come too soon for Bryn Morris following a groin problem, while Oli Hawkins (foot), Jack Whatmough (knee) and Ryan Williams (quad) are also out.
Jodi Jones is not ready to feature for the visitors as he continues his recovery from a knee injury, but Coventry do not have any fresh worries.
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HEAD TO HEAD
Overall
Pompey: 13 wins
Coventry: 15 wins
6 draws
At Fratton Park
Pompey: 9 wins
Coventry: 4 wins
4 draws
TICKETS
Pompey have sold out of tickets in the home sections of the ground, although fans are advised to keep checking to see if any seats are released via the ticket exchange.
OFFICIALS
Referee: Kevin Johnson
Assistants: Paul Kelly and Stuart Butler
Fourth Official: Steven Plane
MATCH COVERAGE
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BETTING
Pompey are the 17/20 favourites with Sky Bet to secure all three points, while the visitors can be backed at 3/1.
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