Our Preston vs Watford Prediction: 1-1
Preston vs Watford in the England Championship is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday February 14, 2026. We predict a tightly contested 1-1 draw, with both teams getting on the scoresheet, making BTTS a strong betting option.
This Preston vs Watford prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Preston's Last Match – Preston vs Derby
Preston will be looking to bounce back after a 0-1 England Championship defeat against Derby on January 17. In that match, Preston had 51% possession and 6 attempts at goal, with 1 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Preston | 51% | 6 (1) | 0.73 | 35 |
 Derby | 49% | 12 (4) | 1.75 | 58 |
Watford's Last Match – Watford vs Millwall
Watford must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 0-2 England Championship defeat against Millwall on January 17. In that match, Watford recorded 56% possession, firing 5 shots at goal, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Watford | 56% | 5 (3) | 0.54 | 45 |
 Millwall | 44% | 10 (5) | 1.48 | 44 |
Preston vs Watford Stats
Key Stats
| Preston | Watford | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.99 | Attacking Strength | 1.14 |
| 0.87 | Defence Strength | 1.06 |
| 1.3 | Points Per Game | 1.7 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.1 | Average Scored | 1.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Preston are averaging 1.1 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per match, while Watford average 1.5 scored and 1.5 conceded per game.