Match analysis
EnglandChampionship
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this Championship fixture.
Callum Lang⚽
Rocco Vata🔄Amin Nabizada🔄Martin Payero🔄Haktab Omar Traore🔄Andrija Vukčević🟨Johnny Kenny🔄Andrija Vukčević🔄Lewis Gibson🟨Edo Kayembe⚽Callum Lang🔄Leo Leroy🔄Mamadou Doumbia⚽Alfie Devine🔄Mamadou Doumbia🔄Watford beat Preston 2-1 on Tuesday 8 September in a Championship fixture. At the break it was 1-0 to Preston. Watford turned it round in the second half. On the numbers, Watford saw more of the ball (61%), while the shot count was 15 for Watford and 18 for Preston.
For Watford, Edo Kayembe (69') and Mamadou Doumbia (76') were on target. The goal for Preston came from Callum Lang (5').
All four of our tips landed, with Watford to win and over 2.5 goals coming in.
3W 3D 4L1.20 pts/game
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
| WatfordHome | Rating | PrestonAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,434 | Overall | 1,417 |
| 1,537 | Match venue | 1,446 |
| 1,537 | At home | 1,467 |
| 1,397 | Away | 1,446 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,404 | Attack | 1,448 |
| 1,498 | Defence | 1,442 |
| 1,450 | Home attack | 1,451 |
| 1,405 | Away attack | 1,441 |
| 1,565 | Home defence | 1,473 |
| 1,463 | Away defence | 1,488 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,667 | Goal environment | 1,392 |
| 1,575 | Home goals | 1,490 |
| 1,592 | Away goals | 1,402 |
| 1,497 | Possession | 1,473 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,463 | Set-piece attack | 1,441 |
| 1,464 | Set-piece defence | 1,441 |
| 1,497 | Close games | 1,478 |
| 1,416 | Winning margin | 1,400 |
Match venue compares Watford at home with Preston away. Green marks the higher rating; a new team starts at 1500.
Match profile rows describe the game, not team strength: a higher goal environment means higher-scoring matches.
Watford1:1Preston1:1
PajimonWonThe pickWatford win
Listen up, mates! Pajimon here. We’re looking at a Championship clash that’s about to be served up like a proper BBQ—no vegetables allowed here, just pure football meat! We’ve got Watford facing off against a Preston side that’s currently looking a bit like a burnt steak…
The Big "O"WonThe pickOver 2.5
Listen up, folks. The Big O is here, and I’m looking for some serious heat today. We’ve got Watford hosting Preston in a Championship clash that smells like a goal-fest in the making. Why? Because Preston’s defense is currently less of a 'wall' and more of a 'welcome mat.' Let’s…
Value VinnyWonThe pickOver 2.5
In the Championship, some teams are built on solid foundations, while others are currently navigating a structural collapse. Preston is the latter. Sitting at the bottom of the table with only 3 points from 5 games, their defensive record is nothing short of a catastrophe. They…
Yoda Mc Yoda FaceWonThe pickOver 2.5
Mmm, a difficult path lies before the visitors. To the bottom of the table, Preston has fallen, and in their travels, they find no success. Look at the numbers, you must. In their last five away fixtures, zero wins have they secured. A 100% loss rate on the road, it is. Their…
Watford and Preston have met 12 times since August 2015: Watford have won four, Preston have taken three and five were drawn. Our Watford vs Preston prediction page has every tip on this pairing.
