Grant McCann knows promotion-rivals Portsmouth will provide a “tough challenge” but says his players are ready to face it head on.
The table-topping Tigers are one point ahead of third-placed Pompey, who won the reverse fixture 2-0 at the KCOM a month ago, thanks to two own goals.
Hull City are unbeaten since that game, a run of five matches in league and cup, while Kenny Jackett’s men have kept six consecutive league clean sheets.
“It’ll be a tough challenge,” said McCann. “You saw the game a few weeks ago at the KCOM, two good teams going head-to-head.