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Watford FC
Preston North End FC
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Preston North End FCCompetition Context
Championship • Season 2026/27
Last updated: 09/06/2026, 01:17 AM
| Comparison |  Watford FC |  Preston North End FC |
|---|---|---|
| Position | 19º | 23º |
| Played | 5 | 5 |
| Points | 5 | 3 |
| Wins | 1 | 1 |
| Draws | 2 | 0 |
| Losses | 2 | 4 |
| Goals scored | 4 | 5 |
| Goals conceded | 6 | 10 |
| Goal difference | −2 | −5 |
| Form | LLDDW | WLLLL |
Home performance × Away performance
Watford FC · Home
67%Points ratio
1Wins
1Draws
0Losses
3–2 (2 matches)
WD
Preston North End FC · Away
0%Points ratio
0Wins
0Draws
2Losses
1–3 (2 matches)
LL
Watford FC
WDDLL
- Won 1 of the last 5 matches.
- Lost the last 2 matches.
- Conceded in the last 5 matches.
Avg. scored: 0.80 · Avg. conceded: 1.20
- Is 6 points behind the leader.
- Is 5 points below the Automatic promotion zone.
- Is 5 points below the Promotion playoff zone.
- Has a 2-point cushion over the Relegation zone.
Preston North End FC
LLLLW
- Won 1 of the last 5 matches.
- Conceded in the last 5 matches.
- Lost the last 2 matches away.
Avg. scored: 1.00 · Avg. conceded: 2.00
- Is 8 points behind the leader.
- Is 7 points below the Automatic promotion zone.
- Is 7 points below the Promotion playoff zone.
- Currently holds a Relegation position.
Impact of this match
If the home team wins
- Watford FC could move to position 10.
No relevant zone change in this scenario.
If it's a draw
- Watford FC could move to position 17.
- Preston North End FC could provisionally leave the Relegation zone.
If the away team wins
- Watford FC could move to position 20.
- Preston North End FC could provisionally leave the Relegation zone.
The exact impact depends on the round's other results.
Contextual mini table
17º
Blackburn Rovers FC5 points
Blackburn Rovers FC5 points18º
Lincoln City FC5 points
Lincoln City FC5 points19ºWatford FC5 points
Watford FC5 points20ºDerby County FC4 points
Derby County FC4 points21ºBolton Wanderers FC4 points
Bolton Wanderers FC4 points22º
Cardiff City FC3 points
Cardiff City FC3 points23ºPreston North End FC3 points
Preston North End FC3 points24ºBurnley FC2 points
Burnley FC2 pointsLegend:Relegation
G10 Model
Predicted score1–0λ 1.4 · 0.9
Home
52%
Draw
27%
Away
21%
45
Confidence Score
Confidence in the top pick
Match Strength Index
42
Overall quality of the fixture
Team ratings
Attack Rating32
Defense Rating58
Attack Rating37
Defense Rating38
Over 2.5 40%Both teams to score 44%Model pick: Home win
With Watford FC's Attack Rating of 32 against Preston North End FC's defense (38), the model projects 1.4–0.9 expected goals. The Match Strength Index (MSI) is 42.
Trends
- Watford FC won 1 of their last 5 matches.
- Preston North End FC won 1 of their last 5 matches.
- Low-scoring trend: 60% chance of under 2.5 goals.
- Preston North End FC have the stronger attack in this fixture (rating 37).
Alerts
- Balanced matchup: 52% / 27% / 21%.
- Preston North End FC's fragile defense (rating 38) could open up the game.
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