A superb run of form saw Watford win five of their six games in February, and an impressive month means that Slavisa Jokanovic's side are fourth, just three points off the top of the table.
Jokanovic's men came close to losing ground on their rivals in a dramatic race for promotion, but a fightback from two goals behind ended with the Hornets recording a dramatic 3-2 victory over Leeds United at Elland Road.
Troy Deeney's goal and a brace from Matej Vydra made the difference in Yorkshire, and the pressure is on the forwards to continue their fine form as Watford aim for automatic promotion.
Watford had Fulham to thank on the weekend as the Cottagers earned a shock 2-0 win over leaders Derby County to add another twist to the promotion battle, but the confidence gained from that wins means Kit Symons will be hopeful of causing another shock at Vicarage Road.
Fulham had gone seven league games without a win before beating Derby, and they are eight points ahead of 22nd-placed Millwall, but fears over relegation will be put to one side if they can win again.
The visitors are likely to be without Lasse Vigen Christensen after he picked up a knock against the Rams, while Watford could bring in Gabriele Angella to replace Joel Ekstrand, who was taken off in the first of the win over Leeds.
Odion Ighalo is available for selection after Watford decided against risking him on the weekend due to a hamstring strain, but the Nigerian forward could be named as a substitute as Jokanovic considers rewarding Deeney and Vydra for their goals in Saturday's win.
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Watford won the earlier meeting this season 5-0 at Craven Cottage in December - their first win in seven meetings in all competitions.
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Fulham are unbeaten in the last three meetings at Vicarage Road in all competitions, winning once. Watford's last win at home was 2-0 in the old Division Two in October 1997.
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Watford have won five of their last six games, losing the other. Their only defeat since January was 3-0 against Norwich at home on 21 February.
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The Hornets have won four of their last five games at Vicarage Road, losing the other.
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Watford have won 60%, drawn 15% and lost 25% of their last 20 home games.
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Watford have conceded in 75% of their last 20 home games.
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Watford have scored first in 60% of their last 20 home games.
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Fulham won 2-0 against Derby at home on Saturday - their first win in nine games in all competitions.
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The Cottagers have lost five of their last six away games in the Championship, drawing the other. Their last league win on the road was 1-0 at Leeds on 13 December.
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Fulham have won 20%, drawn 15% and lost 65% of their last 20 away games.
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Fulham have conceded in 90% of their last 20 away games.
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Fulham have scored first in 20% of their last 20 away games.