Portsmouth boss John Mousinho has made no secret of where he expects his side to stand heading into the South Coast derby, admitting they go in as clear underdogs.
Speaking to BBC Radio Solent, Mousinho acknowledged the gulf between the two clubs but expressed hope that his players can embrace the challenge and produce a performance that rises above expectations.
Derby fixtures against the South Coast rivals carry extra weight regardless of league standing, and Mousinho's comments suggest he's managing expectations while still backing his squad to compete on the day.
No further details on team selection or tactics were disclosed, according to BBC News.