Watford vs Preston Prediction & Odds
Championship · 8 September 2026 21:45 · Final score 2-1. Our prediction: Watford win (42%) · odds 2.24. Most likely pick Over 1.5 75% (odds ~1.32). Prediction was correct ✓
Match result
Both teams to score
Total goals (over)
Expected goals: Watford 1.49 – 1.2 Preston
Most likely scorelines
1-1 13%1-0 9%2-1 9%0-1 8%2-0 8%
Watford vs Preston head-to-head
Last 8 meetings: Watford 2 wins, 4 draws, Preston 2 wins. 2.62 goals per game, both teams scored in 62%, over 2.5 in 62%.
| Date | League | Match | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-08 | Championship | Watford – Preston | 2-1 | Watford won |
| 2026-02-14 | Championship | Preston – Watford | 2-2 | Draw |
| 2025-11-25 | Championship | Watford – Preston | 1-1 | Draw |
| 2025-01-21 | Championship | Watford – Preston | 1-2 | Preston won |
| 2024-10-02 | Championship | Preston – Watford | 3-0 | Preston won |
| 2024-04-06 | Championship | Watford – Preston | 0-0 | Draw |
| 2023-12-16 | Championship | Preston – Watford | 1-5 | Watford won |
| 2023-03-04 | Championship | Watford – Preston | 0-0 | Draw |
Bookmaker odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | O2.5 | U2.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Betfair Exch. | 2.20 | 3.60 | 3.70 | 1.97 | 2.00 |
| Bet365 | 2.05 | 3.40 | 3.40 | 1.93 | 1.93 |
| Bet&Win | 2.10 | 3.40 | 3.50 | — | — |
| BetVictor | 2.05 | 3.50 | 3.50 | — | — |
| Betfred | 2.20 | 3.50 | 3.20 | — | — |
| Paddy Power | 2.05 | 3.40 | 3.50 | — | — |
| SkyBet | 2.05 | 3.50 | 3.50 | — | — |
Odds are indicative and can change. Betting loses money; 18+.
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Frequently asked questions
Who will win Watford vs Preston?
Our model gives watford win a 42% chance; the draw is 29%.
Will both teams score?
Both teams to score: yes at 56%. Expected goals Watford 1.49 – 1.2 Preston.
Over or under 2.5 goals?
Over 2.5 is 50%, under 50%. Over 1.5 75%, over 3.5 26%.
What is the Watford vs Preston head-to-head record?
In the last 8 meetings Watford won 2, Preston won 2 and 4 were drawn, with 2.62 goals per game and both teams scoring in 62% of them.
How reliable is this prediction?
Confidence: Yüksek. Data complete and in line with the bookmakers. Historically picks we called 80%+ landed about 82% of the time; nothing is guaranteed and betting loses money.
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