English Football League - Championship

Watford
vs
Preston
  • Kick-off: Tuesday 25 November, 19:45
  • Stadium: Vicarage Road
  • Referee: James Bell

Form guide

  1. D
  2. D
  3. W
  4. L
  5. W
  6. L

Form guide

  1. D
  2. W
  3. W
  4. W
  5. L
  6. L

Watford vs Preston Predictions

Watford vs Preston is scheduled for kick off on 25 November, at 19:45. The game is set to take place at Vicarage Road, with James Bell officiating as the referee. This match is bound to be interesting with Watford currently holding the 15th position in the table 6 points behind Preston. Watford have lost 2 English Football League - Championship matches to Preston out of the last 4 they have played. After their recent draw with Bristol City, Watford aims to claim a win. Watford have won 5 of their last 8 English Football League - Championship matches at Vicarage Road. Preston's away record stands at 2 victories from 7 games. Following a draw in their last match against Millwall in the English Football League - Championship, Preston is aiming to secure a win against Watford.

Who will win Watford vs Preston?

Betfair's odds predict a win for Watford with odds at 2.12. In comparison, the prediction for a draw stands at 3.3. Meanwhile, Preston is predicted to more likely lose, with their odds of winning at 3.7. Explore your betting options on Watford vs Preston at Betfair.

Watford to win 2.12

Goal stats

Analysing both teams' stats is key to predicting the most likely score in this highly anticipated matchup. Watford have scored over 1.5 goals in 73% of their matches this season while losing their clean sheet in 93% of games. Their total stands at 19 goals and 72 shots on target this English Football League - Championship season. Meanwhile, Preston have scored 20 goals with 54 shots on target this season. They've managed over 1.5 goals in 67% of matches but conceded in 67% of games.

In their last 4 head-to-head clashes, Watford scored 6 goals while Preston scored 6 goals. Their last match on 21 January 2025 ended in 2-1 to Preston. With such history and current form, don't miss the chance to explore the goal betting options for Watford vs Preston at Betfair.

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Betting stats Watford vs Preston

English Football League - Championship

Watford Preston
Played 15 15
Scored 19 20
Conceded 18 14
Shots 203 165
Shots on Target 72 54
Corners 63 57
Fouls 172 156
Yellow Cards 29 36
Red Cards 1 0

Matches won

33%

Matches won

47%

Over 1.5 Goals

73%

Over 1.5 Goals

67%

Over 2.5 Goals

53%

Over 2.5 Goals

40%

Over 3.5 Goals

20%

Over 3.5 Goals

20%

Both Teams to Score

67%

Both Teams to Score

53%

Head to Head History

Watford Preston
Wins 1 2
Draws 1 1
Goals 6 6

Watford vs Preston Previous Results

21 Jan 2025, English Football League - Championship

Watford 1 Preston 2

2 Oct 2024, English Football League - Championship

Preston 3 Watford 0

6 Apr 2024, English Football League - Championship

Watford 0 Preston 0

16 Dec 2023, English Football League - Championship

Preston 1 Watford 5

English Football League - Championship Current standings

Teams P W D L GD PTS
4 Preston 15 7 5 3 +6 26
15 Watford 15 5 5 5 +1 20

Watford vs Preston season record

Watford Preston
Games won 5 7
Games lost 5 3
Games drawn 5 5
Scored 19 20
Conceded 18 14

Form guide

7 Nov 2025, English Football League - Championship

Watford 1 Bristol City 1

4 Nov 2025, English Football League - Championship

Ipswich 1 Watford 1

1 Nov 2025, English Football League - Championship

Watford 3 Middlesbrough 0

25 Oct 2025, English Football League - Championship

Coventry 3 Watford 1

22 Oct 2025, English Football League - Championship

Watford 2 West Bromwich 1

18 Oct 2025, English Football League - Championship

Sheff Utd 1 Watford 0

Form guide

8 Nov 2025, English Football League - Championship

Millwall 1 Preston 1

5 Nov 2025, English Football League - Championship

Preston 2 Swansea 1

1 Nov 2025, English Football League - Championship

Southampton 0 Preston 2

24 Oct 2025, English Football League - Championship

Preston 3 Sheff Utd 2

21 Oct 2025, English Football League - Championship

Preston 0 Birmingham 1

18 Oct 2025, English Football League - Championship

West Bromwich 2 Preston 1

Player stats

Top Goalscorers

Player Team Goals Scored
Imrân Louza Watford 6
Milutin Osmajic Preston 4
Thierry Small Preston 3
Michael Smith Preston 3
Luca Kjerrumgaard Watford 3

Assists

Player Team Assists
Imrân Louza Watford 3
Benjamin Whiteman Preston 2
Lewis Dobbin Preston 2
Rocco Vata Watford 2
Daniel Jebbison Preston 2

Fouls

Player Team Fouls
Hector Kyprianou Watford 20
Andrew Hughes Preston 19
Benjamin Whiteman Preston 17
Imrân Louza Watford 16
Michael Smith Preston 14

Yellow Cards

Player Team Yellow
Andrew Hughes Preston 6
Jordan Storey Preston 4
Thierry Small Preston 4
Benjamin Whiteman Preston 4
Kwadwo Baah Watford 4

Red Cards

Player Team Red
Imrân Louza Watford 1
James Abankwah Watford 1
Jordan Storey Preston 0
Nestory Irankunda Watford 0
Daniel Iversen Preston 0

Shots on Target

Player Team Shots On target
Luca Kjerrumgaard Watford 11
Imrân Louza Watford 11
Milutin Osmajic Preston 9
Thierry Small Preston 8
Nestory Irankunda Watford 8

Chances Created

Player Team Chances created
Imrân Louza Watford 30
Benjamin Whiteman Preston 21
Nestory Irankunda Watford 14
Alfie Devine Preston 12
Ali McCann Preston 12

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