Watford vs Preston

Prediction and result

Before kickoff, the model made Watford favourites at 58% (Preston 21%, draw 21%). That rests on expected goals of 1.78 to 0.94 and 3 wins in Watford's last 10 matches to 1 for Preston. It put over 2.5 goals at 55% and both teams scoring at 55%. Watford won 2-1, as the model expected.

Key facts before the match

• Watford have gone 5 matches without a win.
• They last met on 14 Feb 2026, when it finished 2-2.