Crystal Palace defender Patrick van Aanholt has not recovered from an ankle injury so Jeffrey Schlupp is expected to start at left-back on Saturday.
Striker Loic Remy has been ruled out until after the international break.
Watford midfielder Etienne Capoue has been suffering from a fever this week and will be assessed.
Nordin Amrabat is available after an ankle injury for the first time since New Year's Day, while Daryl Janmaat makes his return from a groin problem.
MOTD COMMENTATOR'S NOTES
Jonathan Pearce: "This is the first of four huge home six pointers for Palace against relegation rivals.