Hornets [Watford] have just one point less than Birmingham City. No team has defeated them after Coventry City did so on October 25. Neither team is in a playoff spot and both of them have pretty good shot at making a run for the playoffs. But so have a dozen and a half other teams! This is a Monday night fixture and should be a competitive one.

Valencia have not been excellent in their travels. They have scored 1 of 9 possible points against Real Madrid, Girona, and Deportivo Alaves in their last three road games in La Liga. Rayo Vallecano lost against Sloan Bratislve in the UEFA Conference League game on Thursday. They have been giving the luxury of longer preparation and recovery time with a Monday night game.

Bologna FC are one of the most in-form teams in the Italian Serie A. They replicated their domestic success against Red Bull Salzburg in the UEFA Europa League won by the scoreline of 4-1. Three straight losses have pulled Cremonese to 12th spot in the standings but they are still a solid team in Serie A after their return.