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Watford 1-2 Preston


Championship Matchday 28
Vicarage Road

17'
M. Osmajic
J. Meghoma
27'
J. Storey
56'
M. Osmajic
M. Frokjaer-Jensen
71'
S. T. Thordarson
90'
R. Vata
🔮 AI Prediction Away win
Result ✓ Away win

Pre-game odds

1 X 2
Odds
2.10
3.40
3.40
Prob.
47.6%
29.4%
29.4%

Key points

• Watford has one win in their last six matches and a goal difference of -5.
• Preston recently secured three wins and has kept two clean sheets in their last six matches.
• Watford’s defense has conceded 12 goals in their last six matches.
• Both teams have scored in 83% of Watford's games, indicating high-scoring potential.
• Preston averages 1.33 goals per game but struggles away, averaging less than one goal per match.
• Watford has won three of their last six home matches but is on a current two-game losing streak.

Current streaks

Watford

Wins
1
Since a win
0
Losses
0
Since a loss
2
Clean sheets
1
Since a clean sheet
0

Preston

Wins
0
Since a win
1
Losses
0
Since a loss
3
Clean sheets
1
Since a clean sheet
0

Recent form

Watford

Watford's recent form has been a mixed bag, with a noticeable upturn in their latest outing. The Hornets have endured a challenging period, suffering a four-match losing streak across all competitions before steadying the ship with a draw and a win in their last two Championship fixtures. Their defensive frailties have been evident, conceding 12 goals in their last six matches, with a particularly heavy 4-1 defeat to Fulham in the FA Cup standing out as a high-scoring affair. Despite their 8th position in the league, Watford's goal difference of -5 over the last six games is concerning. However, their recent clean sheet against Derby County offers a glimmer of hope for defensive improvement. The team's matches have been typically high-scoring, with 67% of their recent games featuring over 2.5 goals and both teams finding the net in 83% of encounters, suggesting exciting, if not always successful, football for the Vicarage Road faithful.

Preston

Preston North End have shown mixed form in their recent fixtures, currently sitting 15th in the Championship table with 30 points from 26 games. The Lilywhites have been relatively consistent in their last six matches, securing three wins, two draws, and suffering only one defeat. Their most recent outing resulted in a goalless draw against Luton Town, which marked their second clean sheet in this run. Preston have been involved in some high-scoring affairs, notably their 3-1 victory over Sheffield Wednesday, contributing to their average of 2.33 total goals per game. The team's ability to find the back of the net has been steady, scoring 1.33 goals per game, while their defence has been fairly solid, conceding an average of just one goal per match. Interestingly, both teams have scored in two-thirds of Preston's recent games, highlighting their tendency for competitive encounters.

Watford

8th · 12-5-10 · 38-37 (+1) · 41 pts
Last 6
LLLLDW
Results
W1 D1 L4
Goals scored
7
Per game
1.2
Goals against
12
Per game
2
Goal difference
-5
Clean sheets
1
Total goals avg
3.17
Both teams scored
83%
Under 2.5
33%
Over 2.5
67%
· Championship
Derby County
0 - 2
Watford
· Championship
Cardiff City
1 - 1
Watford
· FA Cup
Fulham
4 - 1
Watford
· Championship
Watford
1 - 2
Sheffield United
· Championship
Queens Park Rangers
3 - 1
Watford
· Championship
Watford
1 - 2
Cardiff City

Preston

16th · 6-13-8 · 28-34 (-6) · 31 pts
Last 6
WWLDWD
Results
W3 D2 L1
Goals scored
8
Per game
1.3
Goals against
6
Per game
1
Goal difference
+2
Clean sheets
2
Total goals avg
2.33
Both teams scored
67%
Under 2.5
50%
Over 2.5
50%
· Championship
Luton Town
0 - 0
Preston
· FA Cup
Preston
2 - 1
Charlton
· Championship
Preston
1 - 1
Oxford United
· Championship
West Brom
3 - 1
Preston
· Championship
Preston
3 - 1
Sheffield Wednesday
· Championship
Preston
1 - 0
Hull City

Recent home/away form

Watford

Watford's recent home form presents a mixed picture, with the team experiencing a slight dip after a promising run. The Hornets have won three of their last six matches at Vicarage Road, but have suffered consecutive defeats in their two most recent outings. Despite their 8th position in the league, Watford's home performances have been inconsistent, with a notable three-game winning streak interrupted by their current losing run. The team have been involved in relatively high-scoring affairs, with four of the six matches seeing over 2.5 goals and both teams finding the net in 67% of the games. Watford's defence has been somewhat porous, managing only two clean sheets in this period, whilst their attack has averaged just over a goal per game. The recent 1-2 losses to both Sheffield United and Cardiff City highlight the team's struggles to maintain their earlier momentum at home.

Preston

Preston's recent away form has been mixed, with a notable trend towards low-scoring encounters. They have managed just one victory in their last six away fixtures, drawing three and losing two. Defensively, Preston have shown improvement, keeping three clean sheets in this period, including two goalless draws against Luton Town and Stoke City. However, their attacking output has been somewhat lacklustre, averaging less than a goal per game. The team's struggles in front of goal are evident, with 67% of their away matches featuring under 2.5 goals. Despite this, Preston have been competitive, with half of their games seeing both teams score. Their most impressive away performance came in a 2-0 victory against Cardiff City, which stands out as their only win and highest-scoring game in this stretch.

Watford

8th · 12-5-10 · 38-37 (+1) · 41 pts
Last 6
WDWWLL
Results
W3 D1 L2
Goals scored
7
Per game
1.2
Goals against
6
Per game
1
Goal difference
+1
Clean sheets
2
Total goals avg
2.17
Both teams scored
67%
Under 2.5
33%
Over 2.5
67%
· Championship
Watford
1 - 2
Sheffield United
· Championship
Watford
1 - 2
Cardiff City
· Championship
Watford
2 - 1
Portsmouth
· Championship
Watford
2 - 1
West Brom
· Championship
Watford
0 - 0
Queens Park Rangers
· Championship
Watford
1 - 0
Bristol City

Preston

16th · 6-13-8 · 28-34 (-6) · 31 pts
Last 6
DDWLLD
Results
W1 D3 L2
Goals scored
5
Per game
0.8
Goals against
6
Per game
1
Goal difference
-1
Clean sheets
3
Total goals avg
1.83
Both teams scored
50%
Under 2.5
67%
Over 2.5
33%
· Championship
Luton Town
0 - 0
Preston
· Championship
West Brom
3 - 1
Preston
· Championship
Queens Park Rangers
2 - 1
Preston
· Championship
Cardiff City
0 - 2
Preston
· Championship
Sheffield Wednesday
1 - 1
Preston
· Championship
Stoke City
0 - 0
Preston
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