Watford v Preston North End prediction

Tuesday 8 September 2026, 19:45 Championship Full time 2–1

Our prediction

Revealed after full time
Watford
47%
Draw
27%
Preston North End
26%
Our pick Watford to win · 47% Won

Both teams to score: 56% chance.

Form

Last 5, all competitions we cover
Watford
L0-1 West Bromwich L0-2 Swansea D1-1 West Ham D1-1 Wrexham W2-1 Southampton
Preston North End
W2-1 Blackburn L1-3 Bristol L0-1 Charlton L1-3 Wolves L1-2 Bolton

Match result odds

UK-licensed bookmakers
BookmakerWatfordDrawPreston North End
Betfair 2.20 3.40 3.25
WilliamHill 2.20 3.25 3.10
bet365 2.05 3.40 3.50

Best prices from GB-licensed bookmakers. Odds can change; check before betting.

Both teams to score

Both teams scored in 3 of Watford's last 6 home games.

Both teams scored in 5 of Preston North End's last 6 away games.

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