Under pressure Marco Silva comes up against one of his former clubs this evening as Everton take on Watford in the Carabao Cup.
The Toffees followed up their comfortable win over West Ham a fortnight ago with a 3-2 defeat away at Brighton leave them just two-points above the relegation zone.
Watford, meanwhile, have recorded successive draws as Quique Sanchez Flores starts to somewhat stop the rot, with the Hornets rock-bottom of the table.
As with all cup matches, this tie could be determined by which players are rested should their respected managers look to focus on Premier League results.
But can either side really afford to treat this game as a gimme? Injecting a win into either of their form books would surely only be a positive thing.
Carabao Cup preview
Everton vs Watford
Venue: Goodison Park
Kick-off time: 7:45pm, Tuesday October 29
Team news
Everton are without Bernard who is sidelined with a knee ligament injury, though defender Yerry Mina could return from his respective knee injury.
Knee injuries are also a problem down at Vicarage Road, with Watford’s captain Troy Deeney also ruled out. Danny Welbeck, Isaac Success and former Everton midfielder Tom Cleverley are also sidelined.
Head to Head record (H2H)
These two sides have faced each other on 24 occasions.
Everton have been victorious in 15 of those matches, with Watford winning five. There have been four draws.
Everton beat Watford 1-0 in their Premier League meeting at Goodison Park in August
Betting tips and odds
Match odds
- Everton to qualify: 2/7
- Watford to qualify: 5/2
Correct score
| Scoreline | Everton win | Watford win | Draw |
| 1-0 | 11/2 | 12/1 | 0-0 (9/1) |
| 2-0 | 13/2 | 22/1 | 1-1 (6/1) |
| 2-1 | 7/1 | 14/1 | 2-2 (13/1) |
| 3-0 | 11/1 | 80/1 |
Odds provided by Betfair. Click here to place a bet. Odds correct as of 9am BST on Tuesday, October 29.
Prediction
Live stream details and TV channel information
The match will not be televised live in the UK.
You can follow the action with Standard Sport's dedicated LIVE Carabao Cup blog.
