J. Meghoma
M. Frokjaer-Jensen
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
1
0
0
2
1
0
Preston
0
1
0
3
1
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
LLLLDW
W1 D1 L4
7
1.2
12
2
-5
1
3.17
83%
33%
67%
Preston
WWLDWD
W3 D2 L1
8
1.3
6
1
+2
2
2.33
67%
50%
50%
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
WDWWLL
W3 D1 L2
7
1.2
6
1
+1
2
2.17
67%
33%
67%
Preston
DDWLLD
W1 D3 L2
5
0.8
6
1
-1
3
1.83
50%
67%
33%