Buoyed by a 3-2 win over Derby, In-form Watford will look to move closer to the playoffs berth. Given Preston’s poor performance in a 2-1 loss to Blackburn, we predict that the Hornets will defeat the Lilywhites 2-1 at Vicarage Road. Watford have been showing signs of improvement, with the team scoring 1.70 goals per game in the last 5 league outings. Edo Kayembe should keep his place in the starting XI after scoring a brace against Derby and we predict that the DR Congo international will prove a handful for the opposition back-line.
The Lilywhites, meanwhile, have failed to keep a clean sheet in 85% of their last 7 league outings. As Preston failed to impress in the aforementioned defeat to Blackburn, we do not believe that they are capable of spoiling Watford’s party at Vicarage Road. To make things even worse, important midfielder Benjamin Whiteman is banned for the visiting side.
Given Watford’s fine form and improvements up front, Home Win is our main choice for this match, supported by Over 2.5 goals and BTTS as exactly 3 goals per match have been netted in the last 4 meetings between the two sides.
This Championship match will be played on Tuesday 25 November 2025 at 19:45.
What is our Watford vs Preston prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Watford 2 - 1 Preston
Watford vs Preston Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 2-1
- Both Teams To Score (BTTS): Yes
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals
- Goalscorer: Luca Kjerrumgaard @ 160 Odds
- To be booked: Liam Lindsay @ 162 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 7.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
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View OfferWatford Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lwddw | 1.80 |
| Home | wwwwd | 2.60 |
| Away | dlldw | 1.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 80% | 20% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.00 | 2.80 | 3.20 |
| Scored | 1.70 | 2.00 | 1.40 |
| Conceded | 1.30 | 0.80 | 1.80 |
| BTTS | 80% | 80% | 80% |
| Clean Sheets | 10% | 20% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 0% | 20% |
| Expected Goals | 1.60 | 1.96 | 1.24 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.48 | 1.39 | 1.56 |
Preston Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwwdl | 1.50 |
| Home | wlwwl | 1.67 |
| Away | dlwd | 1.25 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 50% | 25% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.50 | 2.33 | 2.75 |
| Scored | 1.40 | 1.33 | 1.50 |
| Conceded | 1.10 | 1.00 | 1.25 |
| BTTS | 60% | 50% | 75% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 33% | 25% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 33% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.40 | 1.38 | 1.42 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.43 | 1.44 | 1.43 |
Watford vs Preston Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Watford (33%)
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Preston (33%)
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