Our Watford vs Preston Prediction: 1-1
Watford vs Preston in the England Championship is scheduled for an 19:45 GMT kick-off on Tuesday January 21, 2025. Our expert analysis predicts a correct score of 1-1 for the match between Watford and Preston.
This Watford vs Preston 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
Watford's Last Match – Derby vs Watford
Watford will hope to extend their good run following a 2-0 England Championship win against Derby on January 18. In that match, Watford had 44% possession and 9 attempts at goal, with 7 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Derby | 56% | 11 (4) | 1.25 | 66 |
 Watford | 44% | 9 (7) | 2.24 | 45 |
Preston's Last Match – Luton vs Preston
Preston will be determined to find a winning touch after a 0-0 England Championship draw against Luton on January 18. In that match, Preston recorded 39% possession and 1 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Luton | 61% | 5 (4) | 0.5 | 60 |
 Preston | 39% | 0 (1) | 0.01 | 38 |
Watford vs Preston Stats
Key Stats
| Watford | Preston | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.92 | Attacking Strength | 1.04 |
| 0.83 | Defence Strength | 1.06 |
| 1.1 | Points Per Game | 1.6 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 9/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.3 | Average Scored | 1.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Watford are averaging 1.3 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per match, while Preston average 1.3 scored and 1.0 conceded per game.
Watford 13-17
Preston 13-10
What are the odds for this match?
Watford to win: @2.05
Draw: @3.4
Preston to win: @3.5
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