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Watford vs Preston North End Prediction & Betting Tips - Championship
by Thobelani Moyo in Championship Predictions
Watford and Preston North End, two sides separated by ten points in the Championship table, will lock horns at Vicarage Road on matchday 28. Watford are eighth in the table while Preston are 16th. Here's our match prediction.
Watford managed to halt a five-match winless run across all competitions following a comfortable 2-0 away victory against Derby County on Saturday.
This result came as a relief for head coach Tom Cleverley's men who had not won a Championship game since a 2-1 home triumph over Portsmouth on December 26.
However, a return to Vicarage Road doesn't inspire much confidence. The Hornets have experienced a decline in their performance losing two consecutive matches after enjoying an 11-match unbeaten run (W9, D2).
Preston, on the other hand, is still searching for their first win in the Championship since beating Sheffield Wednesday 3-1 on the road three days after Boxing Day.
In light of that result, the Lilywhites have failed to win their last three matches (D2, L1) including a goalless draw away to Luton Town over the weekend.
The visitors have the fourth-worst away record in the Championship. This is unsurprising for a team that has won one of their last 13 outings (D6, L6), and are winless in their last three including two losses and a solitary draw.
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The Best Betting Odds for Watford v Preston North End Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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2.05 | 3.4 | 3.5 |
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2.2 | 3.3 | 3.5 |
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2.2 | 3.25 | 3.3 |
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2.06 | 3.5 | 3.85 |
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2.06 | 3.5 | 3.85 |
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2.15 | 3.3 | 3.6 |
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2.18 | 3.34 | 3.36 |
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2.18 | 3.34 | 3.36 |
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2.1 | 3.35 | 3.5 |
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2.18 | 3.34 | 3.36 |
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2.09 | 3.45 | 3.65 |
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2.07 | 3.35 | 3.69 |
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2.1 | 3.2 | 3.5 |
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2.09 | 3.3 | 3.74 |
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2.05 | 3.25 | 3.5 |
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2.06 | 3.4 | 3.55 |
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2 | 3 | 3.75 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Watford and Preston North End?
Our prediction for the Watford vs Preston North End match is: Watford wins the match.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 21/01/2025 between Watford and Preston North End in Championship :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 38.89% for a win of Watford against Preston North End with odds of 2.2 at Betfred.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Watford vs Preston North End is 32.34% with odds of 3.5 at 1xbet.
- Our prediction model gives a 28.77% chance ⭐ for a win of Preston North End vs Watford with odds of 3.85 at 1xbet.
Watford - Preston North End Prediction and Best Odds:
| Watford Preston North End Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Watford wins | 38.89% | 2.2 at Betfred |
| Over 2.5 goals | 51.64% | 2.35 at 1xbet |
| Both Team To Score | 58.33% | |
| Half-time: Draw / Full-time: Watford | 20.92% | 5 at Bet365 |
Watford vs Preston North End Form
Watford and Preston North End's standings in the Championship
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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10
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52 | 37 | 15 | 7 | 15 | -3 |
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15
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44 | 37 | 9 | 17 | 11 | -6 |
Watford and Preston North End Last Matches
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
18 Jan 2025 - Championship
14 Jan 2025 - Championship
9 Jan 2025 - FA Cup
4 Jan 2025 - Championship
1 Jan 2025 - Championship
29 Dec 2024 - Championship
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
4 Jan 2025 - Championship
29 Dec 2024 - Championship
26 Dec 2024 - Championship
15 Dec 2024 - Championship
30 Nov 2024 - Championship
26 Nov 2024 - Championship
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
18 Jan 2025 - Championship
14 Jan 2025 - Championship
9 Jan 2025 - FA Cup
1 Jan 2025 - Championship
21 Dec 2024 - Championship
11 Dec 2024 - Championship
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
18 Jan 2025 - Championship
14 Jan 2025 - FA Cup
4 Jan 2025 - Championship
1 Jan 2025 - Championship
29 Dec 2024 - Championship
26 Dec 2024 - Championship
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
14 Jan 2025 - FA Cup
4 Jan 2025 - Championship
29 Dec 2024 - Championship
26 Dec 2024 - Championship
14 Dec 2024 - Championship
30 Nov 2024 - Championship
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
18 Jan 2025 - Championship
1 Jan 2025 - Championship
21 Dec 2024 - Championship
11 Dec 2024 - Championship
7 Dec 2024 - Championship
26 Nov 2024 - Championship
Watford vs Preston North End Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
33 %
33 %
33 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
2 Oct 2024 - Championship
6 Apr 2024 - Championship
16 Dec 2023 - Championship
Watford against Preston North End Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 3 - 4 - 2 - 1
Formation : 3 - 4 - 3
Missing players
C. Wiley
Most goals and assists
Watford
Preston North End
V. Bayo
(10 Goals)
M. Osmajic
(10 Goals)
, 
E. Riis
(10 Goals)
G. Chakvetadze
(7 Assists)
M. Frokjaer-Jensen
(3 Assists)
,
M. Osmajic
(3 Assists)
, 
B. Potts
(3 Assists)
Watford - Preston North End Key Points
- Watford have won three of their last seven meetings against Preston North End.
- Preston North End have won three of their last 17 matches in the Championship.
- Watford have won seven of their last ten home league games.
- On the road, Preston North End are winless in their last seven meetings against Watford.
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Our Watford vs Preston North End Prediction
Watford have not had much luck in this fixture as they've won six of their last 28 meetings compared to Preston's 12. Despite that, the home team comes into this match aware that they can't afford to drop points if they are to finish the season in the promotion playoff spots.
Preston's away form this season has left much to be desired. They have one win to their name in the last 13 games and such a record is enough to believe Watford might just have the edge here. Our Watford v Preston North End prediction is: Watford wins the match.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Watford Preston North End
| Watford vs Preston North End | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watford wins | 2.05 | 2.05 | 0% |
| Draw | 3.4 | 3.4 | 0% |
| Preston North End wins | 3.5 | 3.5 | 0% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- Watford is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have not changed since opening
- The probability of this result was 48.8% and is now 48.8% (0.0%)
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