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Match preview: Southampton vs Watford betting tips
Southampton were beaten by Newcastle at home on Thursday evening.
The Saints have now suffered back to back defeats following what was a strong run of form.
Ralph Hassenhuttl's side followed defeat against Aston Villa with another against Newcastle.
They lost 2-1 at home against the Tyneside club and have now dropped into 10th place.
Watford beaten by Arsenal
Watford have also suffered back to back defeats although the ramifications for them are far worse.
The Hornets were beaten 3-2 by Arsenal at home despite a late fight back.
The two defeats now leave them 19th in the table.
Roy Hodgson's side are also three points adrift of safety having played three more matches than 17th placed Everton.
Southampton team news
Nathan Tella is expected to be back in the squad following a groin injury.
Lyanco is close to making a return from injury but remains sidelined alongside Alex McCarthy.
Watford team news
Watford have several players back for Sunday's clash against the Saints.
Joao Pedro, William Troost-Ekong, Jeremy Ngakia and Nicolas Nkoulou all return.
Although Ismaila Sarr and Kiko Femenia remain sidelined.
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