Stoke and Watford have both suffered heavy defeats in recent games but will be hoping to get the better of each-other on Tuesday night.
Stoke have been beaten by four goals in back-to-back games against Chelsea and Liverpool, although played better than the scorelines suggested.
Watford are also in a bad run of form and this fixture marks the beginning of an important run that could shape the rest of their season.
Only one point seperates Stoke (15th) and Watford (12th) so three points are vital for either team if they are to ensure that they keep away from a relegation battle.
Who is going to win – latest odds?
Stoke win- 3/4
Draw- 13/5
Loss 4/1
All odds are subject to change, for the latest odds click here
When is Stoke vs Watford?
The game kicks off at 8.00PM tonight.
What TV channel is showing the match?
The clash at the Bet365 Stadium will not be shown live but you can follow all updates with SunSport’s Live Blog.
What is the latest Stoke team news?
Mark Hughes could be without Jon Walters and Marc Muniesa but will be boosted by the return of Marko Arnautovic after his three-match ban.
Stoke have lost two players to the African Cup of Nations with Wilfried Bony and Ramadan Sobhi leaving to join up with their countries.
Jack Butland, Geoff Cameron and Stephen Ireland are all still sidelined with injury.
Who is definitely out for Stoke?
Stoke are missing a large amount of first team players with Butland, Cameron, Ireland and Bony all missing.
What is the latest Watford team news?
Miguel Britos will return after a one-match suspension, with Juan Zuniga and Nordin Amrabat both doubts due to injury.
Watford will also be without a large contingent of first team players with seven first team players set to miss out.
Daryl Janmaat, Valon Behrami, Isaac Success, Roberto Pereyra, Stefano Okaka and Adrian Mariappa are not expected to feature, while Ben Watson not with the squad for personal reasons.
Who is definitely out for Watford:
Daryl Janmaat, Valon Behrami, Isaac Success, Roberto Pereyra, Stefano Okaka, Adrian Mariappa and Ben Watson will all miss the game with Stoke.
Who is playing for Stoke?
Predicted line-up:
Grant
Johnson
Shawcross
Martins Indi
Pieters
Imbula
Whelan
Shaqiri
Allen
Arnautovic
Crouch
Who is playing for Watford?
Predicted line-up:
Gomes
Kaboul
Prodl
Britos
Amrabat
Geudioura
Capoue
Holebas
Doucoure
Ighalo
Deeney
Form guide:
Stoke – LLDDL
Watford – LDLLW
Stoke vs Watford - Fact me
- Stoke have won their last two league games against Watford, after a run of six games without a win against them (D2 L4).
- Watford are unbeaten in their last four league visits to the bet365 Stadium, winning three of these (D1).
- Stoke have failed to score in their last four home league games against Watford – if they fail again here they will equal their worst run of consecutive home games without scoring against another opponent (5 vs Leyton Orient in 1925 and Liverpool in 1973).
- Troy Deeney has scored two goals in his three previous Premier League games against Stoke City.
- Deeney has scored eight Premier League away goals since the start of last season – no Stoke player has scored more than eight at home in this period.
- Stoke have won three of their last seven home games in the top-flight, losing just once in this run.
- Stoke have averaged 1.65 points per game at home in the Premier League under Mark Hughes; a marginally better record than under Tony Pulis (1.61).
- The Hornets have lost four successive Premier League away games, shipping 12 goals in the process – although half of these did arrive in their defeat at Anfield.
- Peter Crouch will be looking to score in successive Premier League appearances for the first time since February 2015.
- Crouch is now on 97 Premier League goals and needs three more goals to become only the 17th different English player to score 100 in the competition.
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