Keith Curle’s side will be buoyed by a significant win over Rochdale at the Suit Direct Stadium as they look to remain out of the bottom two in League Two.
Josh Umerah and Jack Hamilton helped Pools earn a 2-0 win over Rochdale and both are set to continue in attack at Brunton Park.
Carlisle came from behind to clinch a 3-1 success when the two sides met in October with the Blues, so far, enjoying a strong campaign in the play-off places.
But after a positive result and performance in the win over nine-man Rochdale, Curle has a decision to make as to whether he sticks with the same line-up to face Carlisle or whether to freshen things up with another important fixture against Colchester United to come at the weekend.
And, here at The Mail, we predict our Hartlepool starting XI to take on Carlisle at Brunton Park.
1. Ben Killip
Killip will be looking for back-to-back clean sheets. (Credit: Scott Llewellyn | MI News) Photo: Scott Llewellyn
2. Dan Dodds
Dodds has made a solid start to life at Hartlepool. (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News) Photo: Mark Fletcher
3. Peter Hartley
Hartley helped Pools earn a clean sheet on his second debut for the club against Rochdale. (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News) Photo: Mark Fletcher
4. Edon Pruti
Pruti was part of a new look defence for Hartlepool against Rochdale. (Credit: Mark Fletcher | MI News) Photo: Mark Fletcher