Brighton and Hove Albion will look to return to winning ways this afternoon (Saturday) as they face relegation battling Watford in the Premier League.
The Seagulls have been impressive all season, and currently sit in ninth place, while Watford are languishing in 19th.
Injuries and suspensions
The game kicks-off at Vicarage Road at 3pm, with Roy Hodgson's side boasting an almost clean bill of health with only midfielder Peter Etebo and teenage winger Kwadwo Baah expected to miss out.
The home side will also be boosted by the return of Ismaila Sarr, with the livewire forward due to return to London today (Thursday) after playing his part in Senegal's African Cup of Nations success.
The Seagulls will have at least two players out, with long-term absentee Tudor Baluta's ankle injury ruling him out, and Enock Mwepu unavailable.
Alexis Mac Allister, who tested positive for Covid-19 while on international duty with Argentina, may return after missing the match against Spurs.
Jeremy Sarmiento remains sidelined with an ankle injury.
Form table
Brighton are proving difficult to beat, despite only one win in the last five games.
Watford are near the foot of the form table, with only Everton below The Hornets, who have taken just two points out of the last 18.
Above: Form table (credit: thefishy.co.uk)
Predicted line-ups
Both teams are likely to play with two deep lying defenders protecting their defence.
Watford (4-2-1-2-1)
Brighton (4-4-1-1)
Prediction
Watford 1 -1 Brighton — Hodgson's Hornets have looked well organised since the veteran manager took over from Claudio Ranieri, and The Seagulls are struggling to win games.
A point apiece seems the most likely outcome, with Bissouma the key man for the visitors.
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