Watford vs Preston North End predictions, Sep 08, 2026

Yuriy Borshchenko

2 weeks ago

English League Championship, on Tuesday, 2:45 pm ET

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As Watford prepare to host Preston North End at Vicarage Road on September 8, 2026, both sides will be looking to turn their fortunes around in the English League Championship. Watford comes into this match with a mixed bag of results, having secured just one win in their last five outings. Despite their struggles, the Hornets will aim to leverage home advantage and capitalize on their attacking strengths to break down Preston’s defense.

On the other hand, Preston North End find themselves in a difficult position, as they have yet to register a win in their last five matches. This lack of form may weigh heavily on their confidence as they approach this encounter. Defensively, Preston has shown vulnerability, which could be exploited by a Watford attack desperate for goals.

Bookmakers install Watford as slight favorites with odds of 1.99 for a home victory, while Preston’s odds stand at 3.51 for an away win. The model suggests a probability of 40.5% for a home win, 23.5% for a draw, and 30.4% for an away win. Given the current form of both teams, this match could go either way, emphasizing the unpredictable nature of football.

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Watford
46.6%

Draw
26.9%

Preston
26.5%

Outrights of English League Championship Watford: 1% Preston: 0.8%

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Betting Odds

1	X	2
2.02	3.45	3.50
1.99	3.45	3.52	Watch and Bet
1.97	3.45	3.50

Latest Results

01.09.26 Swansea City – Watford FC – 2:0
29.08.26 Watford FC – West Ham United – 1:1
25.08.26 Watford FC – Peterborough United – 1:5
22.08.26 Wrexham AFC – Watford FC – 1:1
16.08.26 Watford FC – Southampton FC – 2:1

01.09.26 Preston North End – Bristol City – 1:3
29.08.26 Charlton Athletic – Preston North End – 1:0
26.08.26 Preston North End – Everton – 0:4
22.08.26 Preston North End – Wolverhampton Wanderers – 1:3
15.08.26 Bolton Wanderers – Preston North End – 2:1

Facts

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Watford won 0.

Watford has had mixed results lately (last 5 games: 1 wins).

Preston is going through a series of losses (in the last 5 games, wins – 0).

Watford might have a minor edge in this game.

In the last 11 head-to-head matches, Watford won 3 matches, drew 5 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 14:11. (average 1.3:1).

Including home matches between the teams, Watford won 1 match, drew 3 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 6:4. (average 1.2:0.8).

Latest Head To Head

14.02.26 Preston North End – Watford FC – 2:2
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

Standings

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	Swansea	4	3	1	0	7:1	6	10
2	QPR	4	3	1	0	7:3	4	10
3	Charlton	4	3	1	0	6:3	3	10
4	Wolves	4	2	1	1	11:8	3	7
5	Middlesbrough	4	2	1	1	7:5	2	7
6	Bristol City	4	2	1	1	7:6	1	7
7	West Brom	4	2	1	1	7:6	1	7
8	Birmingham	4	1	3	0	5:4	1	6
9	Sheffield Utd	4	1	3	0	5:4	1	6
10	Millwall	4	2	0	2	6:8	-2	6
11	Wrexham	4	1	2	1	6:4	2	5
12	West Ham	4	1	2	1	8:7	1	5
13	Blackburn	4	1	2	1	5:5	0	5
14	Watford	4	1	2	1	4:5	-1	5
15	Bolton	4	1	1	2	4:5	-1	4
16	Derby	4	1	1	2	5:7	-2	4
17	Lincoln	4	1	1	2	3:5	-2	4
18	Southampton	4	2	1	1	10:5	5	3
19	Cardiff	4	0	3	1	6:7	-1	3
20	Norwich	4	1	0	3	5:7	-2	3
21	Portsmouth	4	1	0	3	5:8	-3	3
22	Stoke	4	1	0	3	4:9	-5	3
23	Burnley	4	0	2	2	5:10	-5	2
24	Preston	4	0	0	4	3:9	-6	0

English League Championship Outrights

1. West Ham: 3.02 (26.49%)

2. Wolves: 5.05 (15.84%)

3. Middlesbrough: 7.6 (10.53%)

4. Southampton: 13 (6.15%)

5. Birmingham: 17 (4.71%)

6. Millwall: 19 (4.21%)

7. Swansea: 21 (3.81%)

8. Burnley: 21 (3.81%)

9. Norwich: 26 (3.08%)

10. West Brom: 26 (3.08%)

11. Wrexham: 34 (2.35%)

12. QPR: 34 (2.35%)

13. Sheffield Utd: 34 (2.35%)

14. Bristol City: 50 (1.6%)

15. Charlton: 50 (1.6%)

16. Derby: 65 (1.23%)

17. Stoke City: 80 (1%)

18. Watford: 80 (1%)

19. Cardiff: 100 (0.8%)

20. Lincoln City: 100 (0.8%)

21. Portsmouth: 100 (0.8%)

22. Preston: 100 (0.8%)

23. Blackburn: 100 (0.8%)

24. Bolton: 100 (0.8%)

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