{"id":1432949,"date":"2026-02-13T10:15:54","date_gmt":"2026-02-13T10:15:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1432949"},"modified":"2026-02-13T10:15:56","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T10:15:56","slug":"match-preview-preston-vs-watford-14-02-26-championship","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-preston-vs-watford-14-02-26-championship\/","title":{"rendered":"Preston North End vs Watford: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

With both Preston North End<\/a> and Watford<\/a> jostling for crucial points as the Championship<\/a> campaign enters its final third, this clash at Deepdale on Saturday promises to have plenty riding on it. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Preston currently sit 7th, three points ahead of Watford in 12th, and the head-to-head history between these two suggests a tight encounter. Kick-off is at 3pm, and with both sides harbouring play-off ambitions, expect a fiercely contested battle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Based on recent form, attacking trends, and defensive vulnerabilities, here are our top betting recommendations for this match. We’re particularly confident in the ‘Both Teams to Score’ market, given both teams’ habit of conceding and creating chances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Bookmaker<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Both Teams to Score \u2013 Yes<\/strong><\/td>\n7\/10 @ Bet365<\/a>
(58.8%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nBoth teams have scored in 4 of their last 6 head-to-heads. Preston (38) and Watford (39) are both averaging over 1.2 goals per game, but have conceded a combined 70 in 62 league matches. Their shot accuracy is close and both are vulnerable at the back, so goals at both ends look likely.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Draw<\/strong><\/td>\n11\/5 @ SkyBet<\/a>
(31.3%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nFour of the last nine meetings have ended level, and both sides have drawn 11 of 31 league games this season. Their statistical profiles are close, especially in attack and defence, so a share of the spoils is a real possibility.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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    Season Form & Standings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Preston North End have been more solid at the back, keeping nine clean sheets compared to Watford’s five, but both sides are separated by only three points. Watford edge the attacking statistics, but their conversion rate leaves plenty to be desired, missing 43 big chances this term. Neither side has a standout goal scorer, spreading goals around the squad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Team<\/th>\nPos<\/th>\nP<\/th>\nW<\/th>\nD<\/th>\nL<\/th>\nGF<\/th>\nGA<\/th>\nGD<\/th>\nPts<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    Preston North End<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n31<\/td>\n12<\/td>\n11<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n38<\/td>\n34<\/td>\n+4<\/td>\n47<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Watford<\/td>\n12<\/td>\n31<\/td>\n11<\/td>\n11<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n39<\/td>\n36<\/td>\n+3<\/td>\n44<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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