Championship· Regular Season - 6· Vicarage Road
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Watford vs Preston Prediction & Betting Tips
Tuesday, 8 September 2026 · Kick-off
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More Watford vs Preston tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH1 +1.5Watford +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 93% | 1.08 | - |
| 1XWatford or Draw | 82% | 1.23 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 76% | 1.32 | - |
| AH2 +1.5Preston +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 71% | 1.40 | - |
| X2Preston or Draw | 56% | 1.78 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 54% | 1.84 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 53% | 1.90 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 47% | 2.11 | - |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 46% | 2.19 | - |
| 1Watford to win | 44% | 2.28 | - |
| XDraw | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| AH1 -1.5Watford -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 29% | 3.49 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 24% | 4.13 | - |
| 2Preston to win | 18% | 5.43 | - |
| AH2 -1.5Preston -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 7% | 14.24 | - |
Watford vs Preston preview & analysis
Match preview
Watford host Preston in the Championship (Regular Season - 6) at Vicarage Road on Tuesday, 8 September 2026, with kick-off at 18:45 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Team form
Watford arrive in mixed form, with 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeat in their last 1 matches, scoring 0 and conceding 1. Most recently they lost to West Brom 0-1 away. They're 22nd in the table with 8 points from 10 games. Preston arrive in mixed form, with 1 win, 0 draws and 0 defeats in their last 1 matches, scoring 2 and conceding 1. Most recently they beat Blackburn 2-1 at home. They're 24th in the table with 4 points from 10 games.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, Watford have won 1, Preston have won 2 and 3 ended level. Those games averaged 3.0 goals, and both teams scored in 4 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Watford narrow favourites: Watford 44%, draw 38%, Preston 18%. We expect around 2.5 goals (1.6 - 0.9 in expected goals), with 46% for over 2.5 and 47% for both teams to score.
Recent form
Watford- 5 SeptAWest Brom0-1
Preston- 5 SeptHBlackburn2-1
Head to head
Championship table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Swansea | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | +9 | 23 |
| 2 |  Middlesbrough | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | +6 | 21 |
| 3 |  West Ham | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 | +17 | 19 |
| 4 |  Birmingham | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | +6 | 17 |
| 20 |  Norwich | 10 | 3 | 0 | 7 | -3 | 9 |
| 21 |  Burnley | 10 | 1 | 5 | 4 | -4 | 8 |
| 22 | Watford | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | -11 | 8 |
| 23 |  Derby | 10 | 1 | 3 | 6 | -10 | 6 |
| 24 | Preston | 10 | 1 | 1 | 8 | -12 | 4 |
Watford vs Preston: FAQ
Who is the favourite to win Watford vs Preston?
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Watford are favourites. Our model gives Watford a 44% chance of winning, Preston 18%, and the draw 38%.
Will both teams score in Watford vs Preston?
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We rate both teams to score at 47%, so it's close to a coin flip.
When does Watford vs Preston kick off?
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Watford vs Preston kicks off at 18:45 UTC on Tuesday, 8 September 2026 at Vicarage Road, Watford.
