Portsmouth face Burnley at Fratton Park, Portsmouth on Saturday, Jan 23 at 4:00 PM in a basement battle that neither side can afford to lose. Both clubs are deep in the relegation picture in the Championship, and defeat here could prove costly come the end of the season.

Portsmouth come into this fixture out of form (1W 2L recently). Burnley travel out of form (0W 2L recently), which may hand the initiative to the hosts.

In 10 previous meetings, Portsmouth lead 5–3 with 2 draws. Their last encounter ended in a 0–0 draw.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Portsmouth a slight edge, but Burnley are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.