Preston North End vs Watford predictions, Feb 14, 2026

Feb 07, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

English League Championship, on Saturday,

Preston

Watford

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As Preston North End prepare to host Watford FC on February 14, 2026, both teams will be looking to find their footing in the English League Championship. Preston’s recent form has been disappointing, managing to secure just one victory in their last five matches. This inconsistency may challenge their home advantage at Deepdale, despite the statistics that favor them slightly in the bookmakers’ odds at 2.83 for a home win.

On the other hand, Watford arrives with a concerning streak of their own, having failed to register a win in their last five outings. This struggling form has seen them concede significant ground in their pursuit of promotion, making this clash vital for both sides. The odds for an away win are slightly lower at 2.51, reflecting the uncertainty surrounding Watford’s ability to turn their performance around.

Based on model predictions, the probabilities suggest a tightly contested match, with a 32.3% chance of a home win, 29.2% for a draw, and 38% favoring an away victory. The predicted final score is 1:1, indicating a likelihood for both teams to find the net. As such, this match promises to be a critical encounter in their respective campaigns, with no guaranteed outcomes inherent in recent performances.

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Preston
33%		 Draw
29.9%		 Watford
37.1%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
bet_at_home 2.95 3.15 2.52
betsson 2.96 3.15 2.52
MarathonBet 2.88 3.1 2.49 Watch Watch and Bet
WilliamHill 2.8 3 2.5
Pinnacle 2.9 3.16 2.52
Best for US Customers 2.85 3.1 2.5

Latest Results

07.02.26 Preston North End – Portsmouth FC – 1:0
31.01.26 Ipswich Town – Preston North End – 1:1
24.01.26 Middlesbrough FC – Preston North End – 4:0
20.01.26 Preston North End – Hull City – 0:3
17.01.26 Preston North End – Derby County – 0:1		 07.02.26 Southampton FC – Watford FC – 1:0
03.02.26 Hull City – Watford FC – 0:0
31.01.26 Watford FC – Swansea City – 0:2
24.01.26 Blackburn Rovers – Watford FC – 1:1
21.01.26 Watford FC – Portsmouth FC – 1:1

Facts

  • Get ready for a battle between the top and the middle of the table (ranked 7 and 11).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Preston won 2.
  • Neither of the teams is performing well right now.
  • Preston may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • In this match, both teams have almost equal chances to win.
  • In the last 10 head-to-head matches, Preston won 3 matches, drew 4 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 9:12. (average 0.9:1.2).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Preston won 2 matches, drew 1 match, lost 2 matches, and goals 5:6. (average 1:1.2).

    Latest Head To Head

    25.11.25 Watford FC – Preston North End – 1:1
    21.01.25 Watford FC – Preston North End – 1:2
    02.10.24 Preston North End – Watford FC – 3:0
    06.04.24 Watford FC – Preston North End – 0:0
    16.12.23 Preston North End – Watford FC – 1:5

    Standings

    2025/26

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Coventry 31 17 8 6 63:35 28 59
    2 Middlesbrough 30 17 7 6 47:29 18 58
    3 Ipswich 30 15 9 6 51:29 22 54
    4 Hull 31 16 6 9 50:43 7 54
    5 Millwall 31 15 8 8 39:36 3 53
    6 Wrexham 31 12 11 8 44:39 5 47
    7 Preston 31 12 11 8 38:34 4 47
    8 Bristol City 31 13 7 11 43:38 5 46
    9 Derby 31 12 9 10 45:39 6 45
    10 Birmingham 31 12 9 10 43:39 4 45
    11 Watford 31 11 11 9 39:36 3 44
    12 QPR 31 12 8 11 42:43 -1 44
    13 Stoke 31 12 7 12 34:28 6 43
    14 Southampton 31 11 10 10 44:41 3 43
    15 Sheffield Utd 30 12 3 15 43:43 0 39
    16 Swansea 30 11 6 13 34:37 -3 39
    17 Norwich 31 10 6 15 39:42 -3 36
    18 Charlton 30 9 9 12 29:38 -9 36
    19 Portsmouth 29 8 9 12 27:38 -11 33
    20 West Brom 31 9 6 16 32:47 -15 33
    21 Leicester 31 10 8 13 41:47 -6 32
    22 Blackburn 31 8 8 15 27:40 -13 32
    23 Oxford Utd 31 6 10 15 28:41 -13 28
    24 Sheffield Wed 30 1 8 21 18:58 -40 -7

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