Watford vs West Ham: Prediction, team news, line-ups, start time, live coverage, head to head, TV, odds - Premier League preview

West Ham face another Premier League London derby today as they take on Watford at Vicarage Road.

The 2016/17 season started in terrible fashion for the Hammers, but six wins from their last 10 league games has seen Slaven Bilic's side climb into 10th place in the table.

European football is probably beyond the east London club this term, but mid-table is getting tight with just three points separating ninth-placed Stoke and Watford in 13th spot.

The Hornets have lost just one of their last five league games, and Walter Mazzarri will be keen to put pressure on the likes of West Ham after pulling clear of a potential relegation battle.

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START TIME

Watford host West Ham at Vicarage Road with kick-off scheduled for 5:30pm on Saturday, February 25.

LIVE COVERAGE

The match will be televised live on BT Sport 1. Alternatively, you can follow all the build-up and action from 4;30pm with Standard Sport’s London Football live blog.

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TEAM NEWS

Walter Mazzarri has confirmed that Nordin Amrabat and Christian Kabasele are still injured, while Sebastian Prodl, Craig Cathcart and Valon Behrami face late fitness checks.

Juan Camilo Zuniga is back in full training after illness, though Costel Pantilimon is still two weeks away from contention despite returning to training.

Andy Carroll was given a late chance to prove his fitness on Friday, but is expected to miss the match due to a groin injury.

Aaron Cresswell is in line to return after being replaced against West Brom due to a dead leg, while Andre Ayew could also feature.

Arthur Masuaku is available following a knee problem, though Diafra Sakho (back), Gokhan Tore (knee) and Angelo Ogbonna (knee) all remain out.

POSSIBLE LINE-UPS

Watford starting XI: Gomes, Kaboul, Prodl, Britos, Cathcart, Capoue, Cleverley, Holebas, Zarate, Niang, Deeney

West Ham starting XI: Randolph, Kouyate, Fonte, Reid, Cresswell, Noble, Obiang, Feghouli, Snodgrass, Lanzini, Antonio

HEAD TO HEAD

PREDICTION

BETTING ODDS (via 888 Sport)

Watford to win: 33/20

West Ham to win: 37/20

Draw: 11/5

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Odds correct as of 11:30am on 25 February.