After a fantastic start to the Premier League season with four wins out of four, Watford have just slowed down a bit after losses against Manchester United and Arsenal.
It looked as if Javi Gracia’s men would rescue a point out of their game against Arsenal last weekend but Craig Cathcart’s own goal, followed by Mesut Ozil’s clinical finish, meant the Gunners brought up their fifth consecutive win.
Meanwhile, Bournemouth have been in good form this season and have won four games out of seven. In fact, the Cherries bagged all three points with a 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace on Monday night.
And it will be an intriguing battle when the two teams fight it out at Vicarage Road.
Daryl Janmaat will be unavailable due to an injury and the manager must wait longer for the likes of Gerard Deulofeu and Stefano Okaka Chuka to return.
The veteran has been a reliable presence between the sticks and has made some impressive saves this season which should earn him another start.
The Spaniard did a decent job in Janmaat’s absence and should be given a start on Saturday.
He has been solid at the back this season and has contributed greatly to the team’s success. Gracia must hand him a start this weekend.
The Belgian is a strong and towering presence in the heart of the defence and should start on Saturday.
He has racked up four assists this season and has been a good influence with his crosses from the left.
He has kept the ball moving in the midfield with his good range of passing and the Hornets need him to be at his best against Bournemouth.
He has been a good influence in the midfield and Gracia should hand the physically dominating midfielder another start on Saturday.
The Englishman has created chances with his tireless work down the flanks and bagged an assist against Fulham a couple of weeks ago.
The Argentine is always a threat with his creativity and neat passes and Gracia must persist with him.
He has been in good form this season and has always had a positive influence on proceedings in the final third.
Had a quiet game against Arsenal but Watford need him to deliver the goods over the weekend.