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Watford
2 - 1
Preston North End

England - Championship

08/09/2026 

14:45 

Day 6

Watford

Watford

End
2 - 1
Half-time 0 - 1
Preston North End

Preston North End

Watford
2.05
Draw
3.40
Preston North End
3.40

Watford vs Preston North End prediction, Championship

 by The Wincomparator team

Match Preview
Stadium
Vicarage Road
Capacity
22200 seats
Referee
Farai Hallam
Watford Watford
Preston North End Preston North End
Match End
L. Kjerrumgaard
M. Doumbia
88'
82'
T. Small
A. Devine
M. Doumbia
head
I. Bravo
76'
drop icon
75'
J. Erabi
C. Lang
75'
L. Gibbs
L. Leroy
E. Kayembe
69'
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67'
L. Gibson
66'
D. Burgzorg
J. Kenny
66'
S. Mills
A. Vukcevic
62'
A. Vukcevic
J. Zemura
O. Traore
61'
Half-time
O. Maamma
R. Vata
46'
I. Bravo
M. Payero
46'
S. Mavididi
A. Nabizada
46'
5'
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C. Lang
Match Start

Watford vs Preston North End Stats

65
Possession (%)
35
9
Total shots
11
4
Shots on target
5
2
Corners
4
10
Free Kicks
8
7
Fouls
10
0
Yellow card
2
10
Goal opportunities
12
2
Offside
1
5
Shots off target
6
3
Shots blocked
4
522
Passes attempted
328
439
Successful passes
255
83
Unsuccessful passes
73
42
Long passes attempted
40
8
Successful long passes
8
34
Unsuccessful long passes
32
17
Crosses attempted
20
4
Successful crosses
4
13
Unsuccessful crosses
16
9
Successful dribbles
2
27
Loss of possession
11
10
Fouled against
7
16
Tackles attempted
9
11
Successful tackles
6
5
Missed tackles
3
48
Defensive clearances
48
9
Interceptions
4
4
Defensive blocks
3
4
Saves
2
10
Clearances
8
3
Goalkeeper dives
0
5
Substitutions
5

Watford vs Preston North End Last Lineups

4-2-3-1
1
F. Ravaglia
23
O. Traore
6
M. Pollock
3
S. Coulibaly
4
K. Keben
39
E. Kayembe
5
H. Kyprianou
21
A. Nabizada
22
M. Payero
11
R. Vata
20
M. Doumbia
5-3-2
38
J. Kenny
10
C. Lang
15
J. Thompson
7
A. Devine
27
L. Leroy
3
A. Vukcevic
19
L. Gibson
24
O. Offiah
14
J. Storey
4
H. Clarke
1
D. Iversen

Coach

Alessio Dionisi

Substitutes

Goalkeeper
24 - S. Walker
26 - D. Bachmann
Defender
33 - J. Zemura
O. Traore 61'
56 - A. Eames
Forwards
17 - I. Bravo
M. Payero 46'
9 - L. Kjerrumgaard
M. Doumbia 88'
7 - O. Maamma
R. Vata 46'
45 - S. Mavididi
A. Nabizada 46'
Goalkeeper
21 - L. Nicholls
Defender
11 - T. Small
A. Devine 82'
12 - C. Wiley
6 - L. Lindsay
Midfielder
23 - A. Moran
20 - L. Gibbs
L. Leroy 75'
17 - S. Mills
A. Vukcevic 66'
Forwards
9 - J. Erabi
C. Lang 75'
37 - D. Burgzorg
J. Kenny 66'

Absentees

J. Ngakia
E. Bove
K. Baah
A. McCann

Watford vs Preston North End predictions summary

1X2
Watford wins
Probability: 52.35%
Bet365
2.05
Under/Over
+2.5
with a 56.08% chance.
Bet365
1.91
BTTS
Yes
Probability: 57.5%
Bet365
1.73

Watford vs Preston North End 1X2 prediction

Our prediction

Watford wins

Probability : 52.35%
Bet365
2.05
Watford Preston North End
Watford stat Preston North End
1
Wins
1
3
Losses
5
2
Draws
0
3
Wins: home team 1/away team 2
1
2
Losses: home team 1/away team 2
5
1
Draws: home team 1/away team 2
0
Stats based on the last 6 matches

Watford vs Preston North End under/over prediction

Our prediction

+2.5

Probability: 56.08%
Bet365
1.91
Watford Preston North End
Watford stat Preston North End
2.67
Average goals per game
3.17
0.83
Average goal scored
0.83
1.83
Goals conceded per match
2.33
67 %
Matches with -2.5 goals
17 %
33 %
Matches with +2.5 goals
83 %
2.67
Average goals home team 1/away team 2
3
1.33
Avg. goals home team 1/away team 2
0.83
1.33
Avg. goals conceded home team 1/away team 2
2.17
Stats based on the last 6 matches

Watford vs Preston North End BTTS tips

Our prediction

Yes

Probability: 57.5%
Bet365
1.73
Watford Preston North End
Watford stat Preston North End
67 %
BTTS: Yes
67 %
50 %
BTTS: Yes, home team 1/away team 2
67 %
Stats based on the last 6 matches

Watford vs Preston North End prediction for Championship match on 08/09/2026:

Based on our exclusive Wincomparator algorithm ⭐, here are the expected results for this match:

  • Watford win: 52.35% chance – best odds of 2.25 at Shangrila.
  • Draw 18.18% chance – highest odds of 3.45 at Tonybet.
  • Preston North End win: 29.47% chance – best odds of 3.59 at 1xbet.

Watford vs Preston North End Form

All Home Away
Championship - 05 Sept
West Brom
1-0
Watford
Championship - 01 Sept
Swansea
2-0
Watford
Championship - 29 Aug
Watford
1-1
West Ham
Carabao Cup - 25 Aug
Watford
1-5
Peterborough
Championship - 22 Aug
Wrexham
1-1
Watford
Championship - 16 Aug
Watford
2-1
Southampton
Championship - 29 Aug
Watford
1-1
West Ham
Carabao Cup - 25 Aug
Watford
1-5
Peterborough
Championship - 16 Aug
Watford
2-1
Southampton
Carabao Cup - 08 Aug
Watford
1-0
Crawley Town
Clubs Friendlies - 29 Jul
Watford
0-1
Fiorentina
Clubs Friendlies - 25 Jul
Watford
3-0
Hansa Rostock
Championship - 05 Sept
West Brom
1-0
Watford
Championship - 01 Sept
Swansea
2-0
Watford
Championship - 22 Aug
Wrexham
1-1
Watford
Clubs Friendlies - 14 Jul
Barnet
2-2
Watford
Clubs Friendlies - 11 Jul
Boreham Wood FC
2-1
Watford
Championship - 25 Apr
Middlesbrough
5-1
Watford
Championship - 05 Sept
Preston North End
2-1
Blackburn
Championship - 01 Sept
Preston North End
1-3
Bristol City
Championship - 29 Aug
Charlton Athletic
1-0
Preston North End
Carabao Cup - 26 Aug
Preston North End
0-4
Everton
Championship - 22 Aug
Preston North End
1-3
Wolves
Championship - 15 Aug
Bolton
2-1
Preston North End
Championship - 05 Sept
Preston North End
2-1
Blackburn
Championship - 01 Sept
Preston North End
1-3
Bristol City
Carabao Cup - 26 Aug
Preston North End
0-4
Everton
Championship - 22 Aug
Preston North End
1-3
Wolves
Carabao Cup - 08 Aug
Preston North End
1-1
Huddersfield Town
Clubs Friendlies - 24 Jul
Preston North End
0-1
Cambridge United
Championship - 29 Aug
Charlton Athletic
1-0
Preston North End
Championship - 15 Aug
Bolton
2-1
Preston North End
Clubs Friendlies - 01 Aug
Stockport County FC
1-0
Preston North End
Clubs Friendlies - 29 Jul
Bradford City FC
3-2
Preston North End
Clubs Friendlies - 18 Jul
Sheffield Wednesday
3-2
Preston North End
Clubs Friendlies - 14 Jul
Bamber Bridge
1-4
Preston North End

Head to Head: Watford vs Preston North End H2H Stats

Championship - 14/02/2026
Preston North End
2-2
Watford
Championship - 25/11/2025
Watford
1-1
Preston North End
Championship - 21/01/2025
Watford
1-2
Preston North End
Championship - 02/10/2024
Preston North End
3-0
Watford
Championship - 06/04/2024
Watford
0-0
Preston North End
Championship - 16/12/2023
Preston North End
1-5
Watford

Watford vs Preston North End Table

Teams Pts P W D L GD
21 Lyon Watford
11 12 3 2 7 -10
24 Lyon Preston North End
5 12 1 2 9 -15

Watford and Preston North End stats in Championship

25%
Wins
8%
58%
Losses
75%
17%
Draws
17%
2.5
Average goals per match
2.92
0.83
Goals scored per match
0.83
1.67
Goals conceded per match
2.08
58%
Under 2.5 goals
33%
42%
Over 2.5 goals
67%
8%
No goals conceded
0%
50%
BTTS
67%

Watford vs Preston North End betting odds

Types Popular Results Half-time Over/Under Goals Corners Bookings Correct Score Goalscorers
Results 9 markets
Full Time Result
Bookmaker 1 X 2 Bonus
Stake 2.20 3.35 3.20 €1000 1xbet 2.20 3.36 3.59 $200 Melbet 2.23 3.28 3.32 €150 Betwinner 2.18 3.40 3.19 €130 22bet 2.15 3.28 3.50 €122 Bet365 2.05 3.40 3.40 See the offer BC Game 2.18 3.25 3.20 $4000 Bwin 2.10 3.40 3.50 £20 888Starz 2.17 3.42 3.19 $700 Betway 2.20 3.30 3.20 €100 Betfred 2.20 3.40 3.30 £50 Tonybet 2.24 3.45 3.30 €100 Betsson 2.23 3.31 3.26 €100 Unibet 2.14 3.30 3.35 £40 Shangrila 2.25 3.35 3.25 €50 William Hill 2.20 3.25 3.10 £30
Double Chance
Bookmaker 1X X2 12 Bonus
1xbet 1.30 1.68 1.33 $200 22bet 1.30 1.68 1.33 €122
Half Time/Full Time
Result Bookmaker Odds Bonus
1X Betfred 15.00 £50
Draw No Bet
Bookmaker 1 2 Bonus
Bet365 1.50 2.50 See the offer BC Game 1.58 2.26 $4000
Team 1 (draw no bet)
Bookmaker X 2 Bonus
Bwin 1.88 1.80 £20 Betsson 1.88 1.85 €100
Team 2 (draw no bet)
Bookmaker 1 X Bonus
Bwin 1.55 2.25 £20 Betsson 1.57 2.30 €100
Team 1 to win to nil
Bookmaker Yes No Bonus
1xbet 3.85 1.22 $200 22bet 3.85 1.22 €122
Team 2 to win to nil
Bookmaker Yes No Bonus
1xbet 5.00 1.14 $200 22bet 5.00 1.14 €122
Winning Margin
Result Bookmaker Odds Bonus
Team 1 by 2 goals Bwin 6.50 £20
Goals 10 markets
Both Teams To Score
Bookmaker Yes No Bonus
1xbet 1.83 1.98 $200 22bet 1.83 1.98 €122 Bet365 1.73 2.00 See the offer BC Game 1.78 1.93 $4000 Bwin 1.73 1.95 £20 Betway 1.83 1.91 €100 Betfred 1.80 1.91 £50 Betsson 1.78 1.98 €100 Unibet 1.73 2.00 £40 Shangrila 1.75 2.00 €50 William Hill 1.70 2.05 £30
First Team To Score
Bookmaker 1 No Goal 2 Bonus
1xbet 1.88 9.00 2.29 $200 22bet 1.88 9.00 2.29 €122
Last Team To Score
Bookmaker 1 No Goal 2 Bonus
1xbet 1.80 8.50 2.20 $200 22bet 1.80 8.50 2.20 €122
Total Goals Odd/Even
Bookmaker Odd Even Bonus
Stake 1.96 1.82 €1000 1xbet 1.93 1.82 $200
Team 1 clean sheet
Bookmaker Yes No Bonus
Bet365 2.75 1.40 See the offer BC Game 2.70 1.40 $4000
Team 2 clean sheet
Bookmaker Yes No Bonus
Bet365 3.75 1.25 See the offer BC Game 3.60 1.19 $4000
Team 1 to score
Bookmaker Yes No Bonus
BC Game 1.23 3.70 $4000 Bwin 1.24 3.60 £20
Team 2 to score
Bookmaker Yes No Bonus
BC Game 1.40 2.75 $4000 Bwin 1.36 2.85 £20
Team 1 to score in both halves
Bookmaker Yes No Bonus
1xbet 3.50 1.29 $200 22bet 3.50 1.29 €122
Team 2 to score in both halves
Bookmaker Yes No Bonus
1xbet 4.50 1.18 $200 22bet 4.50 1.18 €122
Correct Score 1 markets
Correct Score
Result Bookmaker Odds Bonus
1-0 Bet365 8.00 See the offer
2-0 Shangrila 11.50 €50
3-0 Shangrila 24.00 €50
4-0 Shangrila 65.00 €50
5-0 Shangrila 200.00 €50
6-0 Shangrila 800.00 €50
0-1 Bet365 11.00 See the offer
1-1 Shangrila 6.60 €50
2-1 Shangrila 9.50 €50
Goalscorers 5 markets
Anytime Goalscorer
Result Bookmaker Odds Bonus
Luca Kjerrumgaard Bet365 3.10 See the offer
Amin Nabizada Bwin 3.60 £20
Johnny Kenny Unibet 3.80 £40
Iker Bravo Unibet 3.90 £40
Rocco Vata Bwin 4.00 £20
Othmane Maamma Unibet 4.00 £40
Jack Grieves Unibet 4.00 £40
Stephy Mavididi Bwin 4.20 £20
Jusef Erabi Unibet 4.20 £40
First Goalscorer
Result Bookmaker Odds Bonus
Luca Kjerrumgaard Bet365 7.50 See the offer
Johnny Kenny Unibet 8.00 £40
Iker Bravo Bet365 8.00 See the offer
Max Wilson Bet365 8.50 See the offer
Stephy Mavididi Bwin 9.00 £20
Jusef Erabi Betway 9.00 €100
Mamadou Doumbia Bet365 9.00 See the offer
Othmane Maamma Bet365 9.00 See the offer
Amin Nabizada Betway 9.00 €100
Last Goalscorer
Result Bookmaker Odds Bonus
Luca Kjerrumgaard Bet365 7.50 See the offer
Johnny Kenny Betfred 8.00 £50
Iker Bravo Bet365 8.00 See the offer
Max Wilson Bet365 8.50 See the offer
Stephy Mavididi Bwin 9.00 £20
Jusef Erabi Betway 9.00 €100
Mamadou Doumbia Bet365 9.00 See the offer
Othmane Maamma Bet365 9.00 See the offer
Amin Nabizada Betway 9.00 €100
Player to score 2+ goals
Result Bookmaker Odds Bonus
Luca Kjerrumgaard Bet365 17.00 See the offer
Johnny Kenny Bwin 21.00 £20
Iker Bravo Unibet 21.00 £40
Amin Nabizada Bwin 23.00 £20
Kwadwo Baah Bet365 23.00 See the offer
Jusef Erabi Unibet 25.00 £40
Mamadou Doumbia Unibet 25.00 £40
Jack Grieves Unibet 25.00 £40
Othmane Maamma Bwin 26.00 £20
Player to score 3+ goals
Result Bookmaker Odds Bonus
Max Wilson Shangrila 90.00 €50
Myron Boadu Bet365 101.00 See the offer
Andy Moran Betfred 101.00 £50
Thierry Small Betfred 101.00 £50
Luca Kjerrumgaard Bet365 101.00 See the offer
Jack Grieves Betway 101.00 €100
Callum Lang Bet365 126.00 See the offer
Delano Burgzorg Bwin 126.00 £20
Johnny Kenny Bwin 126.00 £20
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