
A defeat would send the midlanders down along with Westmeath.
Laois face into a must win game against Carlow this weekend in Division 1B of the National Hurling League.
Tommy Fitzgerald's charges suffered a surprising defeat to Antrim on the last day out and now have to win their final two games to guarantee safety.
Carlow come into the game also on the back of a defeat and sit just two points above the midlanders in the table
Midlands 103 analyst and for Laois player John O'Loughlin says Laois won't fear Carlow in Portlaoise this weekend.
Throw in is at 1:45 at O'Moore Park on Saturday.