After their close-shave at Kidderminster, West Ham are looking to get their bid for a top four finish in the Premier League back on track as they face Watford tonight.
The Hammers have lost their last two league matches, to Leeds and Man United, and while they sit fifth in the table, should those below them win their games in hand they could fall down to eighth.
It was a nervy weekend for David Moyes’ side, edging past Kidderminster in the FA Cup. They needed a 91st-minute equaliser to send it to extra-time, and then a 121st-minute goal to win it.
Watford meanwhile, having already been knocked out of the cup, faced Burnley in the league in Roy Hodgson’s first match in charge. The sides played out an uneventful goalless draw in woeful conditions.
The Hornets are 18th in the table, but have a game in hand over Norwich above them and will still be hopeful of avoiding relegation.
Here’s all you need to know about the match...
Date, kick-off time and venue
The Premier League meeting is scheduled for a 7.45pm GMT kick-off time today, Tuesday February 8, 2022.
The London Stadium in London will host it.
Where to watch West Ham vs Watford
TV channel: Tonight’s game will be broadcast on BT Sport 3. Coverage begins at 7.15pm GMT.
Live stream: BT Sport subscribers will be able to watch the game through the BT Sport App.
LIVE coverage: Follow all of the action through Standard Sport’s LIVE match blog.
West Ham vs Watford team news
Michail Antonio is expected to return for West Ham, having missed the FA Cup match on the weekend after he only returned from international duty on Friday lunchtime.
Arthur Masuaku will likely miss out though, due to a knee problem, while Manuel Lanzini is also a doubt with an Achilles injury. Kurt Zouma should be fit despite a slight injury scare against Kidderminster, but it remains to be seen whether he is considered for selection after the club condemned a video of him kicking his cat which emerged on social media.
Emmanuel Dennis is available again for the Hornets, as he returns from suspension
Hodgson revealed there is a chance that Ismaila Sarr might play some part in the match, despite being part of the Senegal side that won the Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday night.
West Ham vs Watford prediction
The Hammers really struggled against Kidderminster on the weekend, but that was a classic FA Cup in terms of non-league opposition and a difficult pitch to contend with.
Back at home and against a Watford side that struggled to create much against Burnley, West Ham should get back to winning ways in the league, even if Hodgson continues to make the Hornets more solid at the back.
West Ham to win, 2-0.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
West Ham wins: 46
Draws: 13
Watford wins: 21
