Watford vs Preston Prediction 25 November 2025
🔊 The upcoming clash between Watford and Preston North End promises to be thrilling. Watford, playing at home, are mid-table and eager to climb higher in the standings. Preston, on the other hand, sit fifth but lead their opponents by just three points. The intrigue lies in whether the visitors can maintain their position or if Watford will surprise their fans.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 21 January 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 1:2. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Watford):
- ball possession percentage: 68% vs 32%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 2;
- fouls: 8 vs 14;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 2;
- shots on target: 4 vs 8.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Watford and Preston North End:
- played 9 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 3, for the away team - 3, draws - 3;
- number of goals - 11 against 8;
- average total in the 1st half - 0.56, in the 2nd half - 1.56;
- average total goals in the match - 2.11.
Head-to-head statistics Watford - Preston
Watford Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Championship tournament (home team - Derby , away team - Watford). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:3.
Here's the game statistics (Watford vs Derby ):
- ball possession: 62% vs 38%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 9;
- fouls: 15 vs 8;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- shots on target: 4 vs 2.
Watford are displaying decent form with five wins and three draws in their last ten matches. The Hornets average 1.38 goals scored per game while conceding 1.3 goals per match. The team clearly struggles with consistency, as they have yet to secure back-to-back victories this season. Could they break this unfortunate trend in their upcoming game?
Match Results: Watford
Preston North End Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Championship tournament (home team - Preston North End, away - Blackburn Rovers). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:2.
Here are the match stats (Preston North End vs Blackburn Rovers):
- ball possession: 46% vs 54%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 7;
- fouls: 11 vs 3;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 0;
- shots on target: 4 vs 6.
Preston North End are sitting in fifth place, thanks to their well-structured gameplay. With three victories in their last five matches, the visitors are in solid form. Scoring around 1.4 goals per match while conceding 1.1, the Lilywhites present themselves as a balanced team capable of adapting to various game situations.
Match Results: Preston North End
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 9;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 1; for visitors away - 1; number of draws - 2;
- Average first-half total: 0.56;
- Today's home team scores on average 0.22, while the visitors net 0.33.
First-Half Stats: Watford (home) vs Preston North End (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 8 vs 7;
- wins: 3 (37.5%) vs 3 (42.86%);
- losses: 2 (25%) vs 3 (42.86%);
- draws: 3 (37.5%) vs 1 (14.29%);
- Average goals scored: 1.75 vs 1.29;
- Average goals conceded: 0.75 vs 0.57.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 2 vs 3;
- losses: 4 vs 3;
- draws: 4 vs 4;
- Average first-half total: 1.7 (scored - 0.7, conceded - 1) vs 1.3 (scored - 0.7, conceded - 0.6).
- Watford have drawn in the 1st half in 6 of last 7 games against Preston North End (Championship).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 9;
- home team wins - 3, away team wins - 3, draws - 3.
Statistics: Watford vs Preston North End
- matches played in the tournament: 16 vs 16;
- wins: 6 vs 7;
- win percentage: 38% vs 44%;
- losses: 5 vs 4;
- draws: 5 vs 5.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 5 vs 4;
- losses: 2 vs 3;
- draws: 3 vs 3.
- Watford have not lost in 8 of last 9 home games (Championship).
- Watford have not lost in 7 of last 8 home games.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.22, the guests - 0.89;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.11;
- both teams scored: overall - 3; at the home team's field - 2.
Statistics: Watford vs Preston North End
- average total in the tournament: 2.63 vs 2.31;
- average total goals scored: 1.38 vs 1.31;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.63 vs 0.69;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.75 vs 0.63;
- Watford: average total at home in the tournament - 1.75;
- Preston North End: average total away in the tournament - 1.14;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.7 (home - 2) vs 1.4 (away - 1.5).
- Watford have scored under 1.5 goals in 6 of last 7 games against Preston North End (Championship).
Prediction on corners
Watford: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.13; at home field - 4.63;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.7; at home field - 5.2.
Preston North End: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 3.75, away - 3.86;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.6; away - 3.75.
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 2.22 (1.11 for home team and 1.11 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 3 (1 for home team and 2 for away team).
Watford: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.94; at home - 1.63;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.9; at home - 1.6.
Preston North End: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.38, away - 2;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.1; away - 1.75.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 9;
- both teams scored all-time - 3 times;
- on the home team’s field - 2 times.
Statistics: Watford vs Preston North End
- number of matches played in the tournament: 16 vs 16;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 11 vs 9;
- number of BTTS matches for Watford at home - 6 (75%);
- number of BTTS matches for Preston North End away - 4 (57%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 8 vs 6;
- BTTS matches for Watford at home - 4 (80%);
- BTTS matches for Preston North End away - 3 (75%).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Based on the current form of both teams, we anticipate a closely contested match with a slight edge for the visitors due to their organization. Considering that Preston have lost to Watford only once in their last six head-to-head encounters, we foresee a 1-1 draw. We recommend placing a bet on total goals under 1.5 for the hosts. The "Hornets" rarely surpass this mark in their clashes with the "Lilywhites."
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