Portsmouth vs Birmingham Preview & Prediction

Portsmouth vs Birmingham City (Live Streaming) at Fratton Park on Tuesday March 9 2010, kick-off 7.45pm GMT.

Just three days after being knocked out of the FA Cup quarter-final on Saturday, Portsmouth and Birmingham get back to Fratton Park in the Premier League clash.

In administration Portsmouth managed to defeat with 2-0 on Saturday to reach a semi-final against whomever Fulham or Spurs, but their Premier league appearance is a different matter, as Championship drop is certain.

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish is hoping to motivates his side for a match that could rekindle their faint dreams of Europe exit. Michel, a £3m January addition, came from Sporting Gijon is expected to make his first appearence.

Full-back Ricardo Rocha returns from suspensions for Portsmouth, while Kevin-Prince Boateng injured with an ankle problem.

Verdict: Portsmouth vs Birmingham 1-1