The stage is set for a crucial EFL Championship clash this Saturday as Portsmouth host Leicester City at Fratton Park. With both teams locked in a tense battle near the foot of the table, every point is precious as the season reaches its climax. Kick-off is at 12:30, live on Sky Sports Main Event.

Portsmouth, under John Mousinho, will be riding a wave of confidence after a vital 2-0 victory over Ipswich Town last time out. That win lifted them to 20th with 48 points, providing a crucial buffer in the fight for survival. They'll look to harness the energy of their home crowd to build on that momentum.

For Leicester City, the pressure is mounting. Sitting 23rd with 41 points following a narrow 0-1 defeat to Swansea City, Gary Rowett's side is desperate for a positive result to ignite their survival hopes. The Foxes' quality on paper hasn't translated to results, making this a must-win fixture.

The history between these two adds another layer of intrigue, with their last encounter ending in a 1-1 stalemate. Expect a fiercely contested match where defensive solidity and a moment of individual brilliance could decide the outcome.

Portsmouth are likely to field a strong side, with key players like captain Marlon Pack marshalling the midfield and striker Colby Bishop leading the line. Their recent winning lineup featured: Nicolas Schmid; Terry Devlin, Regan Poole, Conor Shaughnessy, Jordan Williams; Andre Dozzell, Marlon Pack; Adrian Segecic, John Swift, Millenic Alli; Colby Bishop.

Leicester City will rely on their experienced core to steady the ship. Look for the defensive partnership of Jannik Vestergaard and Jamaal Lascelles to be key, while the pace of Stephy Mavididi and Patson Daka will test Pompey's backline. Their last outing saw: Jakub Stolarczyk; Ricardo Pereira, Jannik Vestergaard, Jamaal Lascelles, Luke Thomas; Oliver Skipp, Harry Winks; Fatawu Issahaku, Divine Mukasa, Stephy Mavididi; Patson Daka.