Watford
vs
Preston
2 – 1 Full time
| 5′ | C. Lang | ||
| 46′ | A. NabizadaS. Mavididi | ||
| 46′ | M. PayeroI. Bravo | ||
| 46′ | R. VataO. Maamma | ||
| 61′ | O. H. TraoreJ. Zemura | ||
| 62′ | Andrija Vukčević | ||
| 66′ | A. VukcevicS. Mills | ||
| 66′ | J. KennyD. Burgzorg | ||
| 67′ | Lewis Gibson | ||
| 69′ | E. Kayembe | ||
| 75′ | L. LeroyL. Gibbs | ||
| 75′ | C. LangJ. Erabi | ||
| 76′ | M. Doumbia | ||
| 82′ | A. DevineT. Small | ||
| 88′ | M. DoumbiaL. Kjerrumgaard |
Match stats
| 15 | Shots | 18 |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Shots on target | 6 |
| 61 | Possession % | 39 |
| 2 | Corners | 4 |
| 7 | Fouls | 10 |
| 2 | Offsides | 1 |
| 5 | Saves | 3 |
| 436 | Accurate passes | 243 |
Watford vs Preston overview
Garuda Lions analysis: Watford vs Preston
| Probability | Watford | Draw | Preston |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 29.3% | 27.9% | 42.9% |
| Market | 44.9% | 27.6% | 27.5% |
| Final | 41.0% | 27.7% | 31.3% |
| Edge | -15.6% | +0.2% | +15.4% |
Scoreline probability
Every scoreline the model gives this fixture, 0 to 4+ goals a side. Darker means likelier.
Goal probability
Chance of the match reaching each goal total, from the same grid.
Watford and Preston expected goals
Total expected goals: 2.71
Watford and Preston attack and defence ratings
Watford
Preston
Attack is goals scored relative to the league average (1.00); defence is goals conceded relative to that average, so a lower defence number is better. Green means better than the league, amber worse.
Watford vs Preston: result vs prediction
Watford 2 – 1 Preston
| Market | Outcome |
|---|---|
| 1X2 pick | ✓ Correct |
| Over/Under 2.5 pick | ✓ Correct |
| BTTS pick | ✓ Correct |
Other Matchday 6 fixtures
Before and after this match
Watford vs Preston markets
Best value
| Market | Model pick | Probability | Fair odds | Edge | Best price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1X2 | Watford | 41.0% | 2.44 | -15.6% | — |
| Over/Under 2.5 | Over 2.5 | 50.9% | 1.97 | — | — |
| Both teams to score | Yes | 55.7% | 1.80 | — | — |
| Double chance | 12 (either side) | 72.3% | 1.38 | — | — |
| Handicap -1 | Loss | 70.7% | 1.41 | — | — |
Fair odds = 1 / probability, the break-even price implied by the model. Best price is the top bookmaker quote on the 1X2 pick.
All probabilities
| Market | Selection | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| 1X2 | Watford | 41.0% |
| Draw | 27.7% | |
| Preston | 31.3% | |
| Over/Under 2.5 | Over 2.5 | 50.9% |
| Under 2.5 | 49.1% | |
| Both teams to score | Yes | 55.7% |
| No | 44.3% | |
| Double chance | 1X (home or draw) | 68.7% |
| 12 (either side) | 72.3% | |
| X2 (draw or away) | 59.0% | |
| Handicap -1 | Watford win | 12.6% |
| Push (exactly one goal) | 16.7% | |
| Loss | 70.7% | |
| Correct score (top 3) | 1-1 | 13.3% |
| 1-2 | 9.1% | |
| 0-1 | 8.8% |
Watford vs Preston stats
Watford and Preston recent form
W = win, D = draw, L = loss, in each team's last 6 completed matches.
Watford and Preston going into this match
Watford record
- They have won 1 of their 5 league games this season, scoring 0.8 goals per match.
Preston record
- They have won 1 of their 6 league games this season, scoring 1.0 goals per match.
- They average 1.3 goals per game at home against 0.7 on the road.
Watford vs Preston head-to-head
Last 10 meetings
| Date | Home | Away | Competition | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-14 | Preston | Watford | England Championship | 2-2 |
| 2025-11-25 | Watford | Preston | England Championship | 1-1 |
| 2025-01-21 | Watford | Preston | Championship | 1-2 |
| 2024-10-02 | Preston | Watford | Championship | 3-0 |
| 2024-04-06 | Watford | Preston | Championship | 0-0 |
| 2023-12-16 | Preston | Watford | Championship | 1-5 |
| 2023-03-04 | Watford | Preston | Championship | 0-0 |
| 2022-08-20 | Preston | Watford | Championship | 0-0 |
| 2021-02-16 | Preston | Watford | Championship | 0-1 |
| 2020-11-28 | Watford | Preston | Championship | 4-1 |
League and cup meetings from our records and provider history.
Watford vs Preston odds
Odds comparison
Median de-vigged market: home 44.9%, draw 27.6%, away 27.5%.
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10Bet | 2.20 | 3.35 | 3.20 |
| 1xBet | 2.03 | 3.52 | 3.44 |
| 888Sport | 2.05 | 3.30 | 3.40 |
| Bet365 | 2.10 | 3.40 | 3.40 |
| BetVictor | 2.10 | 3.50 | 3.40 |
| Betano | 2.07 | 3.40 | 3.65 |
| Betfair | 2.10 | 3.40 | 3.40 |
| Dafabet | 2.10 | 3.50 | 3.55 |
| Marathonbet | 2.01 | 3.52 | 3.45 |
| Pinnacle | 2.16 | 3.48 | 3.53 |
| SBO | 2.08 | 3.15 | 3.23 |
| Superbet | 2.10 | 3.45 | 3.50 |
| Unibet | 2.04 | 3.35 | 3.50 |
| William Hill | 2.05 | 3.30 | 3.40 |
Odds movement
Median book price at each recorded snapshot, oldest to latest.
10 snapshots recorded, from .