Preston 3-0 Watford

Current streaks

Recent form

Preston

Preston's recent form has been mixed, with the team struggling to find consistency in the Championship. They currently sit in 22nd position, having collected just 5 points from 7 games. Their last six matches across all competitions have resulted in 1 win, 3 draws, and 2 losses. Notably, Preston has gone on a three-game unbeaten run in the middle of this stretch, albeit with three consecutive draws. The team has shown the ability to score goals, netting 9 times in these 6 games, including a high-scoring 5-0 victory over Harrogate Town in the League Cup. However, their defensive record has been a concern, conceding 8 goals in the same period. The statistics show that both teams have scored in 67% of these matches, indicating exciting games for neutrals but potential defensive vulnerabilities for Preston.

Watford

Watford's recent form presents a mixed picture, with the team currently sitting in 7th position in the Championship. Their last six games across all competitions show inconsistency, with two wins, one draw, and three losses. The most notable result is their recent 4-1 defeat against Norwich, which stands out as a high-scoring game and their heaviest loss in this period. Watford's defensive record is a concern, conceding an average of 1.5 goals per game and keeping only one clean sheet in their last six matches. However, they've managed to score in five out of these six games, with both teams scoring in 67% of the matches. Their goal difference of -2 and the even split between games with under and over 2.5 goals suggest a team that's struggling to find consistent form but remains competitive in most matches.

Recent home/away form

Preston

Preston's recent home form shows a mixed bag of results, with a noticeable improvement in their defensive performance. In their last six home games, they've managed two wins, two draws, and two losses, indicating inconsistent form. However, a positive trend emerges in their last four competitive matches, where they've gone unbeaten with two wins and two draws. Preston has kept three clean sheets in this period, demonstrating a solid defensive foundation. The team has struggled offensively, scoring only 4 goals in 6 games, with 83% of their matches featuring under 2.5 goals. While there are no extended winning or losing streaks, the 3-0 loss to Everton in a friendly stands out as the highest-scoring game. Despite their low league position, Preston's recent home performances suggest they're becoming harder to beat, even if goal-scoring remains a challenge.

Watford

Watford's recent away form has been concerning, with the team currently on a three-game losing streak in competitive matches. Their last six away games have seen some high-scoring encounters, with 83% of these matches featuring over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring. Defensively, Watford has struggled, conceding an average of 2.33 goals per game and failing to keep a clean sheet in any of these fixtures. Despite their 7th position in the league, their away performances have been inconsistent, with two wins and four losses in their last six away games across all competitions. The 4-1 defeat to Norwich stands out as a particularly heavy loss, while their 3-2 victories against Millwall and Hibernian showcase their ability to outscore opponents in high-scoring affairs.