The Black Cats return to the Stadium of Light, as they look to build on an impressive victory against Sheffield Wednesday last time out.
Sunderland winger, Jack Clarke, is currently the top scorer in the league with 7 goals in 9 this season, so Watford will be trying hard to find a way to stop the in-form man.
Watford currently sit just 1 point above the relegation zone, as they have failed to find a victory in their last 3 games.
Sunderland, on the other hand, have won 4 of their last 5 games, and they sit in 4th, 8 points off Leicester in 2nd place.
A win for The Black Cats would see them stay in fourth, but it could help them gain some ground on the top 2 teams.
However, a loss could see them drop as far as 7th in the league, depending on other results.
A win for Watford is well needed, and it could see them move as high as 13th.
The last time the 2 sides met, Patrick Roberts scored a last minute equaliser to make the score 2-2, which turned out to be crucial for The Black Cats making the play-offs.
a game has never ended 0-0 between the 2 sides, so there is a good chance that we see plenty of goals tonight.
Team News
Pierre Ekwah, Bradley Dack and Dennis Cirkin look unlikely to make an appearance until after the international break. As they all continue to be assessed by the clubs medical staff.
Prediction
Sunderland 2-0 Watford
Scorers – Jack Clarke and Mason Burstow