South-coast pair Brighton & Hove Albion and AFC Bournemouth lie level on points, two above the bottom three, ahead of their meeting at the Amex Stadium.
Graham Potter's hosts are seeking to avoid a third straight defeat, while Eddie Howe's visitors are aiming to build on their Boxing Day draw with Arsenal.
Team news
Brighton duo Bernardo and Ezequiel Schelotto both returned from long-term knee injuries at Tottenham Hotspur on Boxing Day and could be in contention if they have no reaction.
AFC Bournemouth’s Diego Rico is available for selection having served a one-match suspension.
Nathan Ake (thigh), Adam Smith and Arnaut Danjuma Groeneveld (both ankle) remain sidelined.
Did you know?
Brighton can achieve their first ever Premier League victory over AFC Bournemouth, at the fifth attempt.
AFC Bournemouth are unbeaten in their last five trips to Brighton in all competitions (W2 D3), since a 3-2 loss in January 2008 in League One.
Match officials
Referee: Paul Tierney. Assistants: Daniel Cook, Marc Perry. Fourth official: James Linington. VAR: Graham Scott. Assistant VAR: Andy Halliday.
