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In the upcoming Championship clash, Preston North End will host Watford at Deepdale on February 14, 2026.
Preston North End, positioned 7th with 47 points, will face off against 11th-placed Watford, who have accumulated 44 points.
Recent form shows Preston North End with 4 losses in their last 6 matches, while Watford also experienced challenges, suffering 3 losses in their recent Championship fixtures.
Looking at their historical head-to-head encounters, Preston North End and Watford have had a balanced rivalry, drawing in 50 percent of their last 6 matches.
As these two teams meet on the field, both Preston North End and Watford will be eager to secure points and potentially break the deadlock in what is expected to be a closely contested battle.
Prediction: Preston North End and Watford to draw.
Alfie Devine scored one of the most important goals of Preston's season so far in gameweek 31 as his first-half finish proved enough to see off Portsmouth in a 1-0 home win. Before that result, the Lilywhites had picked up just one point from their last four outings, but they are back up to seventh place heading into Saturday's clash.
Watford were unable to respond to Cyle Larin's 70th-minute debut opener last weekend as the Hornets slipped to a narrow 1-0 away defeat against Southampton. Edward Still takes charge of a side that is winless in six Championship outings heading into gameweek 32.
Lineups
Lineup Predictions & Ratings
Preston
Starting 11
Watford
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Statistical Comparison
League Standings Context
For Preston
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Wrexham FC | 31 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 47 |
| 7 | Preston North End | 31 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 47 |
| 8 | Bristol City | 31 | 13 | 7 | 11 | 46 |
For Watford
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Derby County | 31 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 45 |
| 12 | Watford | 31 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 44 |
| 13 | QPR | 31 | 12 | 8 | 11 | 44 |
Advanced Stats (Avg per match)
Team Performance (Avg)
Head-to-Head Summary
Recent Form Stats
| Market | Preston | Watford |
|---|---|---|
| Over 1.5 Goals | 71%24/34 | 74%25/34 |
| Over 2.5 Goals | 41%14/34 | 47%16/34 |
| Both Teams to Score | 53%18/34 | 62%21/34 |
Past Matches
Last 6: Preston
Home Games: Preston
Last 6: Watford
Away Games: Watford
history Recent Form
Preston
Watfordgroup Head to Head
Head-to-Head Detailed
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Current Form Comparison
Preston is +7% better in terms of Points Per Game
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Key Factors
Match Preview
In the upcoming Championship clash, Preston North End will host Watford at Deepdale on February 14, 2026.
Preston North End, positioned 7th with 47 points, will face off against 11th-placed Watford, who have accumulated 44 points.
Recent form shows Preston North End with 4 losses in their last 6 matches, while Watford also experienced challenges, suffering 3 losses in their recent Championship fixtures.
Looking at their historical head-to-head encounters, Preston North End and Watford have had a balanced rivalry, drawing in 50 percent of their last 6 matches.
As these two teams meet on the field, both Preston North End and Watford will be eager to secure points and potentially break the deadlock in what is expected to be a closely contested battle.
Prediction: Preston North End and Watford to draw.
Alfie Devine scored one of the most important goals of Preston's season so far in gameweek 31 as his first-half finish proved enough to see off Portsmouth in a 1-0 home win. Before that result, the Lilywhites had picked up just one point from their last four outings, but they are back up to seventh place heading into Saturday's clash.
Watford were unable to respond to Cyle Larin's 70th-minute debut opener last weekend as the Hornets slipped to a narrow 1-0 away defeat against Southampton. Edward Still takes charge of a side that is winless in six Championship outings heading into gameweek 32.
compareTeam Comparison
Based on 31 matchesradarTeam Profile
sports_soccerGoals & Scoring
gps_fixedShooting
swap_horizPassing & Possession
shieldDefending
gavelDiscipline
analyticsOther
League Standings Context
For Preston
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Wrexham FC | 31 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 47 |
| 7 | Preston North End | 31 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 47 |
| 8 | Bristol City | 31 | 13 | 7 | 11 | 46 |
For Watford
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Derby County | 31 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 45 |
| 12 | Watford | 31 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 44 |
| 13 | QPR | 31 | 12 | 8 | 11 | 44 |
Team Performance (Avg)
Recent Form Stats
| Market | Preston | Watford |
|---|---|---|
| Over 1.5 Goals | 71%24/34 | 74%25/34 |
| Over 2.5 Goals | 41%14/34 | 47%16/34 |
| Both Teams to Score | 53%18/34 | 62%21/34 |
history Recent Form
PrestonWatfordHead-to-Head Detailed
Recent Matches
donut_small Win Probabilities
Lineups
Lineup Predictions & Ratings
Preston
Starting 11
Watford
Starting 11
Statistical Comparison
Advanced Stats (Avg per match)
Head-to-Head Summary
Past Matches
Last 6: Preston
Home Games: Preston
Last 6: Watford
Away Games: Watford
group Head to Head
Current Form Comparison
Preston is +7% better in terms of Points Per Game
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