Blackburn Rovers host Stoke City at Ewood Park on Wednesday, and this tie is significant for both sides.
The visitors could win back-to-back EFL Championship games for the first time since the end of last season if they go on to be victorious.
But with only two home losses all season, Blackburn will be ready to fight for a place at fifth in the league as the pair meet for the first time in the 2024-25 season.
Narcis Pelach has had a slow start to his time as Stoke manager, but with a late Ben Gibson winner in the A50 derby at the weekend, Stoke are likely to come out all guns blazing as they extend their unbeaten home run to four games.
Blackburn, on the other hand, are enjoying life in the top half of the Championship table, but haven't performed their best over recent weeks despite an electric start to this campaign.
John Eustace's side have lost four of their past six league games, with only one win, and will certainly look to better their acute record.
Team news
Blackburn
Zak Gilsenan is absent with an ongoing muscular issue which means Eustace's options up front are quite limited.
Rovers remain without defender Hayden Carter who suffered a knee injury at the rear of last month - his absence is thought to be hugely damaging for the hosts.
Scott Wharton's cruciate ligament injury, which has seen him miss this entire campaign so far, continues to limit options at the back.
Stoke
Ben Pearson is still sidelined with a hamstring injury, the former Preston North End midfielder had surgery and is currently undergoing an extended rehabilitation period.
Tom Cannon, who has five goals so far this season and scored a vital penalty in Stoke's clash against Derby at the weekend, will lead the line as Sam Gallagher remains out.
Gallagher - former player of Blackburn - is battling a calf injury and will miss this fixture but is likely to be available in the coming weeks.
Predicted lineups
Blackburn
Pears; Brittain, Batth, Hyam, Beck; Tronstad, Travis; Weimann, Dolan, Cantwell; Gueye
Stoke
Johnasson; Tchamadeu, Phillips, Gibson, Stevens; Seko, Burger; Manhoef, Koumas, Junho; Cannon
Key players
Blackburn Rovers - Makhtar Gueye
Despite not scoring since the end of August, Gueye started the season strongly and has featured 14 times so far.
His red card against Burnley could be to blame for his drop in form but the 26-year-old will be hungrier than ever for goals.
Stoke have conceded 18 times so far this season - which averages out at 1.38 per match - so if a goal is scored, which is likely based off the statistics, it could be Gueye.
Stoke City - Tatsuki Seko
In his five appearances for Stoke since joining from Kawasaki F, Seko has made a huge difference to Pelach's midfield in all aspects but especially chance creation.
The Japanese midfielder strengthens both defensive and offensive output for the Potters and has led his side to three wins from five games.
He will likely start in the heart of midfield alongside Wouter Burger, who has recently returned from injury.
Match details
Where is the game being played?
This fixture takes place at Ewood Park, home of Blackburn Rovers with a capacity of 31,367.
What time is kick-off?
The game will kick off at 19:45 GMT.
Where can I watch?
Sky Sports Plus will be the place to watch Blackburn take on the Potters, with highlights available following the final whistle.
