Main prediction: Watford to win the clash
Alternative tip: draw or Watford
Other market: over 10.5 corners
The EFL Championship 2026/27 brings a clash the fans know well. Watford and Preston North End meet again this 08/09, at 19:45, at Vicarage Road Stadium. A match-up that always holds surprises.
In their last 5 across all competitions, Watford have won 0 time(s). Preston North End have won 1. Watford are the favourites with a 45.00% chance according to the bookmakers.
Check out where to watch, who is expected to start and the prediction for Watford vs Preston North End.
Prediction for Watford vs Preston North End
Double Chance: Watford or Draw
Overview Watford vs Preston North End
Watford are favourites, with a 45.00% chance of winning according to the bookmakers. The odds for a Preston North End Football Club Limited win are at 3.65 and a draw at 3.65.
In the EFL Championship, Watford have 1 win(s), 2 draw(s) and 1 defeat(s), with 4 goal(s) scored and 5 conceded, having Amin Nabizada as top scorer with 2 goal(s). Meanwhile, Preston North End have 0 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 4 defeat(s), with 3 goal(s) scored and 9 conceded, and Jordan Thompson as top scorer with 1 goal(s).
Head-to-head between Watford and Preston North End
In 17 clashes between Watford and Preston North End, the record is balanced: 5 win(s) for each side and 7 draw(s). The most recent was on 14/02/2026, in the EFL Championship. Score: Preston North End 2-2 Watford.
A head-to-head record without clear dominance makes the predictions for Watford vs Preston North End even more open and places each team's current form at the centre of the analysis.
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Watford: current form
Watford are going through a difficult patch: 3 defeats in their last 5 matches across all competitions. A positive result here would be important to restore confidence.
See the numbers in the EFL Championship 2026/27:
1 win(s), 2 draw(s), 1 defeat(s)
Performance: 1.25 point(s) per match
4 goals scored (1 per match)
Top scorer: Amin Nabizada (2 goal(s))
Preston North End: current form
Meanwhile, Preston North End are going through a difficult patch: 4 defeats in their last 5 matches across all competitions. The opponents need to respond.
See their specific numbers in the EFL Championship:
0 win(s), 0 draw(s), 4 defeat(s)
Performance: 0 point(s) per match
3 goals scored (0.75 per match)
Top scorer: Jordan Thompson (1 goal(s))
Watford vs Preston North End key players
In the EFL Championship, Amin Nabizada carries Watford Association Football Club Limited's attack with 2 goal(s).
The playmaker is Haktab Omar Traorè, leading in assists with 1. In the whole season, Luca Kjerrumgaard has 10 goal(s).
On the other side, Jordan Thompson is the name that frightens the most for PNE with 1 goal(s) in the EFL Championship.
In terms of playmaking, Delano Burgzorg leads in assists with 1. In the whole season, Lewis Dobbin has accumulated 10 goal(s).
Watford vs Preston North End statistics in the EFL Championship
Watford have an average of 11.75 corners and 3.25 cards per match. Meanwhile, Preston North End have 8.5 corners and 2.5 cards. See the numbers for Watford vs Preston North End in the table below.
Watford
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L D L D |
0.4 |
| Home | D L W W L |
1.4 |
| Away | L L D L L |
0.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.25 | 2.5 | 2 |
| Scored | 1 | 1.5 | 0.5 |
| Conceded | 1.25 | 1 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 75% | 100% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 0% | 50% |
| 1st to Score | 75% | 100% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.35 | 1.52 | 1.19 |
|
xGA
|
1.6 | 1.53 | 1.67 |
Preston North End
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W L L L L |
0.6 |
| Home | W L L L D |
0.8 |
| Away | L L W L W |
1.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| Scored | 0.75 | 1 | 0.5 |
| Conceded | 2.25 | 3 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 75% | 100% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 0% | 50% |
| 1st to Score | 75% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.33 | 1.59 | 1.07 |
|
xGA
|
1.56 | 1.58 | 1.55 |
More tips for Watford vs Preston North End
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Correct score prediction for Watford vs Preston North End
The favoritism in the odds points to Watford. With the available data, we project a narrow win. Correct result: Watford 1-0 Preston North End. Predicting the exact score is difficult. The odds reflect this. Play with caution.
Where to watch Watford vs Preston North End
Check out where to watch the live match between Preston North End and Watford:
Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled
Predicted line-ups for Watford and Preston North End
The line-ups for Watford vs Preston North End in the English Championship are officially confirmed between 45 minutes and 1 hour before the match, via the referee's official team sheet and the clubs' social media channels.
Follow below who is expected to take to the pitch.
Watford Association Football Club Limited line-up
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1
Federico Ravaglia
Goalkeeper
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4
Kévin Keben
Defender
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5
Hector Kyprianou
Midfielder
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6
Matthew Pollock
Defender
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7
Othmane Maamma
Forward
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8
Edoardo Bove
Midfielder
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9
Luca Kjerrumgaard
Forward
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17
Iker Bravo Solanilla
Forward
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22
Martín Payero
Midfielder
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33
Jordan Zemura
Defender
-
56
Albert Eames
The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.
Preston North End Football Club Limited line-up
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1
Daniel Iversen
Goalkeeper
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4
Harrison Clarke
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7
Alfie Devine
Midfielder
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10
Callum Lang
Forward
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12
Caleb Wiley
Defender
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14
Jordan Storey
Defender
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15
Jordan Thompson
Midfielder
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17
Stanley Mills
Forward
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19
Lewis Jack Gibson
Defender
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27
Leo Leroy
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37
Delano Burgzorg
Forward
The Preston North End starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.
Match details for Watford vs Preston North End
Match: Watford vs Preston North End
Tournament: English Championship 2026/27
Date: 08/09/2026
Time: 19:45 (Brasília time)
Venue: Vicarage Road Stadium
Broadcast: none scheduled
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