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Watford vs Preston North End Prediction
Why we picked this for Watford vs Preston North End
Our pick for Watford vs Preston North End in Championship is Under 2.5 goals, with 83% confidence. Recent form: 3 of Watford's last 5 games went over 2.5 goals (2.8 goals per game in total), against 2 of 5 for Preston North End (1.6 per game). Form on its own doesn't settle this one: 5 of the 10 recent games went under 2.5, which is worth keeping in mind before backing Under 2.5.
Previous meetings agree, with 3 of the last 5 head-to-heads ending under 2.5. At 83%, most of the recent evidence lands on this side of the line, which makes it one of our stronger calls. Final score: 0-0. The pick won.
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Last 5 matches, each side
Most recent match first. Tag shows whether that match went over or under 2.5 total goals.
Last 5 meetings
Watford vs Preston North End, most recent first.
| Date | Home | Away | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2023 | Preston North End | Watford | 1-5 | Over 2.5✕ |
| Mar 04, 2023 | Watford | Preston North End | 0-0 | Under 2.5✓ |
| Aug 20, 2022 | Preston North End | Watford | 0-0 | Under 2.5✓ |
| Feb 16, 2021 | Preston North End | Watford | 0-1 | Under 2.5✓ |
| Nov 28, 2020 | Watford | Preston North End | 4-1 | Over 2.5✕ |