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Preston North End vs Watford Prediction & Betting Tips - Championship
by Ian John in Championship Predictions
Wednesday night sees Championship action at Deepdale as Preston North End seek to improve on their lacklustre start to the season as they face off against Watford. The Lilywhites remain embroiled in a battle at the bottom of the table, while the Hornets are buzzing around the playoff spots. Let's check out our prediction for this match.
The Lilywhites sacked Ryan Lowe earlier this season after a poor end to last season and start to this campaign. Paul Heckingbottom has improved things slightly, although after last weekend’s 3-1 defeat away to Millwall, Preston still lie in the relegation zone in 22nd place in the table.
However, they have picked up four of their five points at home this season, losing just one game at Deepdale (2-0 to Sheff Utd) and they come into this game having beaten Luton 1-0 and then drawing 0-0 with Blackburn in their last two at home.
Watford’s home form this season has been excellent, with five wins in six games in all competitions and one draw. However, on the road, it is a very different story, with just one win in four games in all competitions - a 3-2 win away to Millwall on the opening day.
Hornets manager Tom Cleverley has seen his team lose all their last three away games, 1-0 at Sheff Utd, 4-1 at Norwich and 2-1 at Man City in the Carabao Cup Third round. That makes this trip north to Lancashire a tricky one.
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The Best Betting Odds for Preston North End v Watford Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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2.5 | 3.4 | 2.63 |
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2.6 | 3.3 | 2.7 |
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2.55 | 3.43 | 2.68 |
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2.55 | 3.43 | 2.68 |
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2.6 | 3.3 | 2.75 |
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2.52 | 3.36 | 2.77 |
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2.5 | 3.35 | 2.75 |
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2.51 | 3.36 | 2.78 |
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2.5 | 3.35 | 2.75 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Preston North End and Watford?
Our prediction for the Preston North End vs Watford match is: A draw.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 02/10/2024 between Preston North End and Watford in Championship :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 37.55% for a win of Preston North End against Watford with odds of 2.6 at Ladbrokes.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Preston North End vs Watford is 24.05% with odds of 3.43 at 1xbet.
- Our prediction model gives a 38.4% chance ⭐ for a win of Watford vs Preston North End with odds of 2.78 at Melbet.
Preston North End - Watford Prediction and Best Odds:
| Preston North End Watford Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Watford wins | 38.4% | 2.78 at Melbet |
| Over 2.5 goals | 50.99% | 2.06 at 1xbet |
| Both Team To Score | 54.17% | |
| Half-time : Preston North End / Full-time : Watford | 14.45% | 26 at Bet365 |
Preston North End vs Watford Form
Preston North End and Watford's standings in the Championship
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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5
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22 | 14 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
|
21
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14 | 13 | 3 | 5 | 5 | -6 |
Preston North End and Watford Last Matches
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
28 Sep 2024 - Championship
22 Sep 2024 - Championship
17 Sep 2024 - Carabao Cup
14 Sep 2024 - Championship
31 Aug 2024 - Championship
27 Aug 2024 - Carabao Cup
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
22 Sep 2024 - Championship
17 Sep 2024 - Carabao Cup
24 Aug 2024 - Championship
13 Aug 2024 - Carabao Cup
9 Aug 2024 - Championship
3 Aug 2024 - Clubs Friendlies
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
28 Sep 2024 - Championship
14 Sep 2024 - Championship
31 Aug 2024 - Championship
27 Aug 2024 - Carabao Cup
17 Aug 2024 - Championship
30 Jul 2024 - Clubs Friendlies
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
28 Sep 2024 - Championship
24 Sep 2024 - Carabao Cup
21 Sep 2024 - Championship
14 Sep 2024 - Championship
1 Sep 2024 - Championship
27 Aug 2024 - Carabao Cup
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
28 Sep 2024 - Championship
14 Sep 2024 - Championship
27 Aug 2024 - Carabao Cup
24 Aug 2024 - Championship
17 Aug 2024 - Championship
13 Aug 2024 - Carabao Cup
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
24 Sep 2024 - Carabao Cup
21 Sep 2024 - Championship
1 Sep 2024 - Championship
10 Aug 2024 - Championship
30 Jul 2024 - Clubs Friendlies
24 Jul 2024 - Clubs Friendlies
Preston North End vs Watford Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
0 %
50 %
50 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
6 Apr 2024 - Championship
16 Dec 2023 - Championship
Players list
F. Woodman
DefenderJ. Okkels
L. Lindsay
J. Storey
A. Hughes
MidfielderB. Whiteman
A. McCann
D. Holmes
B. Potts
E. Riis
ForwardR. Ledson
J. Bond
DefenderM. Pollock
V. Bayo
K. Sema
MidfielderR. Andrews
M. Sissoko
G. Chakvetadze
T. Ince
I. Louza
ForwardJ. Morris
R. Vata
Substitutes
D. Cornell
DefenderJ. Whatmough
MidfielderR. Ledson
J. Okkels
J. Bowler
D. Holmes
B. Potts
E. Riis
L. Stewart
A. Marriott
DefenderR. Porteous
A. Tikvic
R. Andrews
R. Vata
T. Ince
P. Dwomoh
ForwardK. Sema
V. Bayo
Most goals and assists
Preston North End
Watford
M. Osmajic
(5 Goals)
, 
S. Greenwood
(5 Goals)
E. Kayembe
(5 Goals)
,
T. Ince
(5 Goals)
, 
V. Bayo
(5 Goals)
E. Riis
(2 Assists)
,
B. Potts
(2 Assists)
G. Chakvetadze
(4 Assists)
Preston North End - Watford Key Points
- Preston have drawn three of their last four games (including their win on penalties over Fulham in the Carabao Cup).
- Watford have only won once away from home in four games this season.
- Three of the last four matches between the two teams have finished 0-0.
- Historically, 33% of the 48 matches between the two teams (16 games) have finished as a draw.
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Our Preston North End vs Watford Prediction
Our prediction for the Preston North End vs. Watford Championship match is: A draw.
The data for this prediction was very conflicting, which made it tricky. Preston's form is poor, Watford's is much better, but if you compare Preston at home and Watford away, the form is very similar. Recent history suggests a draw is a solid pick here, and Preston have drawn a lot of games of late. There are not many trends to guide us in the data here, but the best seems to be to back the draw.
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All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
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