Preston vs Watford Prediction 14 February 2026
🔊 The upcoming clash between Preston North End and Watford promises to be intriguing. Both teams have been inconsistent, adding a layer of suspense to the encounter. Preston North End are sitting in 7th place, battling for promotion. Meanwhile, Watford find themselves in 12th position and are struggling with their scoring. Both squads are nearly at full strength, so fans can anticipate a hard-fought contest.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 25 November 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 1:1. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Watford):
- ball possession percentage: 59% vs 41%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 2;
- fouls: 11 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 4;
- shots on target: 5 vs 3.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Preston North End and Watford:
- played 10 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 3, for the away team - 3, draws - 4;
- number of goals - 9 against 12;
- average total in the 1st half - 0.7, in the 2nd half - 1.4;
- average total goals in the match - 2.1.
Head-to-head statistics Preston - Watford
Preston North End Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Championship tournament (home team - Preston North End, away team - Portsmouth). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:0.
Here's the game statistics (Preston North End vs Portsmouth):
- ball possession: 37% vs 63%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 14;
- fouls: 15 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 1;
- shots on target: 3 vs 4.
Preston North End may not be in their best form, but they remain a formidable opponent, especially on home turf. In their last five matches, they have secured one victory and suffered three defeats. Their playing style emphasizes an aggressive attack combined with a solid defense. On average, the Lilywhites score 1.23 goals per match while conceding 1.1 goals.
Match Results: Preston North End
Watford Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Championship tournament (home team - Southampton, away - Watford). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:0.
Here are the match stats (Watford vs Southampton):
- ball possession: 53% vs 47%;
- corner kicks: 9 vs 3;
- fouls: 10 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 3;
- shots on target: 2 vs 4.
The Hornets are on a seven-match winless streak, which has significantly impacted their league standing, currently placing them 12th. The team struggles with finishing, averaging just 0.9 goals per game, while conceding 1.3 goals (based on their last 10 matches).
Match Results: Watford
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 10;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 1; for visitors away - 0; number of draws - 4;
- Average first-half total: 0.7;
- Today's home team scores on average 0.4, while the visitors net 0.3.
First-Half Stats: Preston North End (home) vs Watford (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 16 vs 15;
- wins: 6 (37.5%) vs 2 (13.33%);
- losses: 4 (25%) vs 5 (33.33%);
- draws: 6 (37.5%) vs 8 (53.33%);
- Average goals scored: 0.94 vs 1.2;
- Average goals conceded: 0.44 vs 0.8.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 3 vs 1;
- losses: 3 vs 1;
- draws: 4 vs 8;
- Average first-half total: 0.9 (scored - 0.3, conceded - 0.6) vs 0.8 (scored - 0.4, conceded - 0.4).
- Preston North End have drawn in the 1st half in 7 of last 8 games against Watford (Championship).
- Watford have drawn in the 1st half in 9 of last 10 games (Championship).
- Watford have drawn in the 1st half in last 6 games.
- Watford have drawn in the 1st half in last 5 away games (Championship).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 10;
- home team wins - 3, away team wins - 3, draws - 4.
Statistics: Preston North End vs Watford
- matches played in the tournament: 31 vs 31;
- wins: 12 vs 11;
- win percentage: 39% vs 35%;
- losses: 8 vs 9;
- draws: 11 vs 11.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 3 vs 3;
- losses: 5 vs 4;
- draws: 2 vs 3.
- Watford have not won in last 7 games.
- Watford have not won in last 6 games (Championship).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 0.9, the guests - 1.2;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.1;
- both teams scored: overall - 4; at the home team's field - 1.
Statistics: Preston North End vs Watford
- average total in the tournament: 2.32 vs 2.42;
- average total goals scored: 1.23 vs 1.26;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.55 vs 0.58;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.68 vs 0.68;
- Preston North End: average total at home in the tournament - 1.25;
- Watford: average total away in the tournament - 1;
- last 10 matches (average total): 0.8 (home - 0.8) vs 0.9 (away - 0.83).
- Watford have scored under 1.5 goals in 7 of last 8 games against Preston North End (Championship).
- Watford have scored under 1.5 goals in last 7 games.
- Watford have scored under 1.5 goals in last 6 games (Championship).
- Watford have scored under 1.5 goals in last 5 away games.
Prediction on corners
Preston North End: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.16; at home field - 4.63;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.4; at home field - 4.
Watford: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.87, away - 4.47;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.6; away - 5.83.
- Watford have taken under 6.5 corners in 6 of last 7 games against Preston North End (Championship).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 10;
- both teams scored all-time - 4 times;
- on the home team’s field - 1 times.
Statistics: Preston North End vs Watford
- number of matches played in the tournament: 31 vs 31;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 17 vs 19;
- number of BTTS matches for Preston North End at home - 8 (50%);
- number of BTTS matches for Watford away - 9 (60%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 2 vs 4;
- BTTS matches for Preston North End at home - 0 (0%);
- BTTS matches for Watford away - 3 (50%).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (58/374, 15.5%);
- Preston North End at home most often finish matches: 1:1 (3/16, 18.8%);
- Watford away most often play: 1:0 (4/15, 26.7%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 13.3% (odds 6)
0:1 - 12.73% (odds 7)
0:0 - 11% (odds 7.2)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Both teams are not in their best form and have weaknesses in their attacking lines, so a low-scoring match is likely to be a key factor here. Total under 2.5 goals has occurred in Watford's last 6 consecutive matches, and we believe this trend will continue.
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