Watford is aiming for consecutive wins at home when hosting West Bromwich Albion.
Watford claimed their second win of the season last weekend, scoring twice in extra time against 10-man Birmingham City.
Such a result is a huge relief for the Hornets after a five-match winless streak.
Ishmael’s side lost to Blackburn Rovers, Stoke City and Stevenage in the EFL Cup as his team got used to the new style of play.
With eight points from their opening six matches, the Hornets are in 12th place as they aim for a hopeful breakthrough in the play-offs despite losing key personnel such as João Pedro and Ismaïla Sarr in the summer.
Looking to build momentum after claiming three points against the Blues, the Hertfordshire-based club aim to topple another West Midlands side on Wednesday night.
To do so, changes will likely occur amid busy matches while still keeping opponents on their toes.
The newly appointed captain has been a mainstay for Watford, holding down the fort in all six outings so far this season.
After keeping his third clean sheet of the season last time out, the Austrian goalkeeper will be keen to get rid of the likes of Brandon Thomas-Asante and John Swift.
The young full-back enjoyed a momentous occasion against Birmingham City, registering his first professional goal in the 96th minute to secure all three points.
Coming on as a substitute in his last outing, the 19-year-old is enjoying his first full season in the Hornets eleven and is one of several youngsters making their name known at Vicarage Road this term.
The young defender had a memorable moment against Birmingham City, scoring his first professional goal in the 96th minute to secure three points.
Hoedt returned to England in January after 18 months at Anderlecht.
The former Southampton man played 15 times on the left of defense last season and went on to form a formidable partnership with Porteous at the back.
Coming on as a second-half substitute against the Blues, the Newcastle United loanee returned to full fitness after a series of injury problems delayed his debut until last weekend.
The former Norwich City man could potentially start and get at least 60 minutes of action as he continues his path towards regular game time.
The Moroccan midfielder started the season in style with a goal and an assist in the 4-0 rout of Queens Park Rangers on the opening weekend.
Entering his third season at the club, the 24-year-old is a calm and creative figure in midfield and will play a key role in penetrating Albion’s defence.
The midfielder-turned-defender has become a reliable presence in the heart of Watford’s midfield, breaking up play and regaining possession effectively.
As the most defensive of the central three, the Chile international will provide additional security to the Hornets’ backline, with players such as Thomas-Asante and Jed Wallace looking to catch them on the counter.
The Georgia international is yet to start for the Hornets, despite appearing in all six league matches and could be the perfect opportunity for him to make his league debut.
The creative playmaker bagged his first assist of the season for Andrew’s attack and Ismael may look to exploit West Brom’s defensive weaknesses and focus on Build a more offensive formation.
As a dynamic creator, it is no surprise that the Colombian prodigy attracted interest from the Premier League this summer.
After setting up Rajović’s late opener last time out, his quick feet and flair will likely cause problems for Championship defenders and could prove fatal in a row setting.
Albion’s weak defense.
The Danish striker made an immediate impression in his first season, scoring three goals in three appearances.
The double against Coventry City was followed by a late winner against Birmingham, a close-range header from long range past John Ruddy.
The imposing centre-forward is not only a goalscorer but also a physical threat in the opposition box, with the former Kalmar man likely to cause serious problems for the likes of Cedric Kipre and Erik Pieters in the air.
Completing this exciting front line, Martins has shined so far this season as he begins the full campaign in the famous yellow and black shirt.
The 20-year-old, on loan from Udinese, possesses a constant threat in front of goal, scoring against QPR and Coventry City thanks to his hard work in the final third and capable direct play.
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