Preston v Watford prediction

Championship · Wed, 07 Apr 2027 19:45 BST · Deepdale

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TACTIX’s free model pick for Preston v Watford, Championship on Wed, 07 Apr 2027 19:45 BST posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.

Match preview, in numbers

The match

Preston host Watford in the Championship on Wednesday 7 April (kick-off 19:45 UK).

The key numbers

Preston have conceded 30 goals, the most of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 14 games, ranked per game).

Preston are winless in their last nine matches in all competitions.

Form and the table

10 of Preston’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (67%). Both teams scored in nine of Preston’s last 15 results in all competitions (60%). At home, Preston have one win, one draw and six defeats in their last 8 home matches in all competitions — 0.50 points per game, scoring 0.88 and conceding 2.13. Preston have scored 12 goals, the second-fewest of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 14 games, ranked per game).

Seven of Watford’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (47%). Both teams scored in eight of Watford’s last 15 results in all competitions (53%). Away from home, Watford have no wins, one draw and six defeats in their last 7 away matches in all competitions — 0.14 points per game, scoring 0.57 and conceding 2.00. Watford have scored 13 goals, the third-fewest of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 14 games, ranked per game). Watford have conceded 23 goals, the ninth-most (shared) of the 24 clubs.

Preston (24th) and Watford (20th) are nine points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Watford the stronger side, 91 rating points above Preston (Watford 1303, Preston 1213, after at least 244 rated matches each).

Head-to-head

Watford are unbeaten in the last three meetings with Preston. The most recent meeting, on 8 September 2026, finished Watford 2–1 Preston.

Team news

Predicted Preston XI (3-4-1-2): D. Iversen, A. Hughes, J. Storey, O. Offiah, L. Leroy, J. Thompson, A. Vukčević, S. Mills, A. Moran, C. Lang, J. Kenny — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Léo Leroy (3.3 per match over 15 appearances, one goal and one assist) and Jordan Storey (3.2 per match over 14 appearances) have been Preston’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Preston (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Léo Leroy averages 1.3 key passes per 90 over 1310 minutes, with a key pass in eight of the last 10 appearances. Jordan Storey averages 0.9 tackles per 90 over 1138 minutes, with a tackle in five of the last 10 appearances.

Predicted Watford XI (5-3-2): F. Ravaglia, M. Pollock, K. Keben, M. Bola, B. Mlačić, O. Traoré, E. Kayembe, H. Kyprianou, I. Bravo, M. Boadu, L. Kjerrumgaard — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Hector Kyprianou (3.3 per match over 16 appearances, one goal) and Iker Bravo (3.1 per match over 16 appearances, one goal and three assists) have been Watford’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Watford (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Hector Kyprianou averages 0.6 key passes per 90 over 1681 minutes, with a key pass in four of the last 10 appearances. Iker Bravo averages 1.4 key passes per 90 over 1152 minutes, with a key pass in six of the last 10 appearances.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

The Numbers

Kick-off: Wed, 07 Apr 2027 19:45 BST · Championship · Deepdale
Head-to-head (last 6): Preston 2 · draws 3 · Watford 1 · 2.5 goals/game
Recent form: Preston 0W 1D 4L · Watford 2W 0D 3L

Preston v Watford (Championship): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

0.75 / 0.88

Goals

against 2.25 / 2 · 3 of the last 5 over 2.5

over 8 matches

5.5 / 4

Corners

against 6.5 / 6.25 · 3 of the last 5 over 9.5

over 8 matches

1.88 / 4

Shots on target

against 5.25 / 5.38 · 1 of the last 5 over 8.5

over 8 matches

1.88 / 2.88

Cards

against 1.5 / 2.13 · 3 of the last 5 over 3.5

over 8 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 3 November 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 3 November 2026. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per game	Preston for / against	Line	Watford for / against
Goals scored	0.75 for · 2.25 against n 8 Last 5	2.5standard	0.88 for · 2 against n 8 Last 5
Corners won	5.5 for · 6.5 against n 8 Last 5	9.5standard	4 for · 6.25 against n 8 Last 5
Shots	10.25 for · 18.38 against n 8 Last 5	19.5standard	12 for · 17.38 against n 8 Last 5
Shots on target	1.88 for · 5.25 against n 8 Last 5	8.5standard	4 for · 5.38 against n 8 Last 5
Fouls committed	11.75 for · 8.88 against n 8 Last 5	21.5standard	12 for · 11.75 against n 8 Last 5
Cards shown	1.88 for · 1.5 against n 8 Last 5	3.5standard	2.88 for · 2.13 against n 8 Last 5

Preston

Preston Goalkeeper

Preston — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Saves	Goals conceded	Penalties saved
D. Iversen	14	901260 min	433.1 /90	221.6 /90	00 /90
L. Nicholls	1	9090 min	66 /90	44 /90	00 /90

Preston — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Preston before kick-off, to 3 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
Player	Mins	Saves 2+3+
D. Iversen n 8	90	3.1 8/5

Preston Defensive

Preston — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Tackles	Interceptions	Blocks	Duels won	Fouls committed	Yellow cards
J. Storey	13	871125 min	121 /90	362.9 /90	70.6 /90	796.3 /90	50.4 /90	00 /90
A. Vukčević	12	71847 min	171.8 /90	60.6 /90	20.2 /90	333.5 /90	50.5 /90	20.2 /90
O. Offiah	11	76837 min	262.8 /90	161.7 /90	20.2 /90	576.1 /90	70.8 /90	00 /90
A. Hughes	9	89799 min	192.1 /90	151.7 /90	10.1 /90	586.5 /90	111.2 /90	30.3 /90
H. Clarke	9	78705 min	91.1 /90	131.7 /90	50.6 /90	405.1 /90	101.3 /90	40.5 /90
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Preston — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Preston before kick-off, to 3 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Fouls committed 1+2+	Fouls won 1+2+	Likely duel
L. Leroy n 8	79.1	1.1 4/3	0.9 4/2	—
C. Lang n 8	61	1.5 4/3	0.9 4/1	—
D. Iversen n 8	90	0 0/0	0.3 2/0	—
A. Devine n 8	70.4	0.3 2/0	0.2 1/0	—
J. Erabi n 8	35.6	1.3 3/1	1.6 4/1	—
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Preston — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Preston before kick-off, to 3 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Tackles 1+2+
L. Leroy n 8	79.1	1.8 7/3
C. Lang n 8	61	1.1 5/1
A. Devine n 8	70.4	2.4 6/6
J. Erabi n 8	35.6	0.6 2/0
Jordan Thompson n 8	90	1.1 7/2
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Preston Attacking

Preston — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Goals	Assists	Shots	Shots on target	Key passes	Dribbles completed
C. Lang	15	59885 min	40.4 /90	00 /90	191.9 /90	90.9 /90	80.8 /90	40.4 /90
J. Erabi	14	40555 min	10.2 /90	00 /90	121.9 /90	40.6 /90	30.5 /90	50.8 /90
D. Burgzorg	13	61789 min	00 /90	20.2 /90	70.8 /90	40.5 /90	121.4 /90	10.1 /90
J. Kenny	7	65453 min	20.4 /90	00 /90	183.6 /90	51 /90	30.6 /90	20.4 /90
M. Osmajić	1	9090 min	00 /90	00 /90	11 /90	11 /90	00 /90	11 /90
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Preston — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Preston before kick-off, to 3 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Shots 1+2+	Shots on target 1+2+
L. Leroy n 8	79.1	0.4 3/0	0.1 1/0
C. Lang n 8	61	1.5 4/2	0.4 2/0
D. Iversen n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
A. Devine n 8	70.4	1.1 5/2	0.3 2/0
J. Erabi n 8	35.6	1.6 4/1	0.3 1/0
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Preston — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Preston before kick-off, to 3 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Goals 1+2+	Assists 1+2+
L. Leroy n 8	79.1	0.1 1/0	0.1 1/0
C. Lang n 8	61	0.2 1/0	0 0/0
D. Iversen n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
A. Devine n 8	70.4	0.2 1/0	0.2 1/0
J. Erabi n 8	35.6	0 0/0	0 0/0
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Watford

Watford Goalkeeper

Watford — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Saves	Goals conceded	Penalties saved
F. Ravaglia	15	911362 min	513.4 /90	201.3 /90	10.1 /90
D. Bachmann	1	9090 min	66 /90	55 /90	00 /90

Watford — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Watford before kick-off, to 3 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
Player	Mins	Saves 2+3+
F. Ravaglia n 8	90	3.8 7/7

Watford Defensive

Watford — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Tackles	Interceptions	Blocks	Duels won	Fouls committed	Yellow cards
M. Pollock	15	911362 min	181.2 /90	201.3 /90	201.3 /90	654.3 /90	171.1 /90	30.2 /90
K. Keben	15	881317 min	201.4 /90	110.8 /90	141 /90	483.3 /90	130.9 /90	30.2 /90
J. Zemura	12	57681 min	162.1 /90	141.9 /90	10.1 /90	445.8 /90	121.6 /90	30.4 /90
O. Traoré	11	66722 min	111.4 /90	70.9 /90	10.1 /90	222.7 /90	81 /90	10.1 /90
M. Bola	7	59416 min	81.7 /90	71.5 /90	10.2 /90	296.3 /90	20.4 /90	00 /90
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Watford — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Watford before kick-off, to 3 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Fouls committed 1+2+	Fouls won 1+2+	Likely duel
Hector Kyprianou n 8	90	1 6/2	1.6 7/5	—
M. Pollock n 8	90	1 6/2	0.5 3/1	—
F. Ravaglia n 8	90	0 0/0	0.5 4/0	—
K. Keben n 8	90	1 5/2	0.5 3/1	—
E. Kayembe n 8	90	1.1 5/4	0.8 5/1	—
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Watford — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Watford before kick-off, to 3 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Tackles 1+2+
Hector Kyprianou n 8	90	1.8 6/6
M. Pollock n 8	90	1 6/2
K. Keben n 8	90	1 5/2
E. Kayembe n 8	90	1.8 7/5
Iker Bravo n 8	70.5	0.8 3/1
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Watford Attacking

Watford — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Goals	Assists	Shots	Shots on target	Key passes	Dribbles completed
M. Doumbia	14	55771 min	20.2 /90	00 /90	172 /90	101.2 /90	80.9 /90	40.5 /90
L. Kjerrumgaard	9	65581 min	20.3 /90	00 /90	121.9 /90	40.6 /90	71.1 /90	20.3 /90
Rocco Vata	9	33295 min	00 /90	00 /90	113.4 /90	51.5 /90	72.1 /90	41.2 /90
M. Boadu	7	54379 min	20.5 /90	10.2 /90	81.9 /90	30.7 /90	30.7 /90	20.5 /90
Hector Kyprianou	16	871395 min	10.1 /90	00 /90	110.7 /90	50.3 /90	110.7 /90	70.5 /90
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Watford — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Watford before kick-off, to 3 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Shots 1+2+	Shots on target 1+2+
Hector Kyprianou n 8	90	0.8 5/1	0.4 3/0
M. Pollock n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
F. Ravaglia n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
K. Keben n 8	90	0.4 2/1	0 0/0
E. Kayembe n 8	90	1.4 6/3	0.3 1/1
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Watford — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Watford before kick-off, to 3 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Goals 1+2+	Assists 1+2+
Hector Kyprianou n 8	90	0.1 1/0	0 0/0
M. Pollock n 8	90	0 0/0	0.1 1/0
F. Ravaglia n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
K. Keben n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
E. Kayembe n 8	90	0 0/0	0.1 1/0
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Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind Preston v Watford — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form

PrestonLLDLL

Last 5: 0W 1D 4L · 0.8 scored / 2.8 conceded per game

WatfordLWLLW

Last 5: 2W 0D 3L · 1.2 scored / 1.8 conceded per game

Head-to-head last 6

Preston 2 · 3 draws · Watford 1 · 2.5 goals/game

2026-09-08 Watford 2–1 Preston
2026-02-14 Preston 2–2 Watford
2025-11-25 Watford 1–1 Preston
2025-01-21 Watford 1–2 Preston
2024-10-02 Preston 3–0 Watford
2024-04-06 Watford 0–0 Preston

League standing · 2026/27

Preston#24 pos5 pts14 pl-18 GD

Watford#20 pos14 pts14 pl-10 GD

Goals per game

Preston scored0.86

Watford scored0.93

Preston conceded2.14

Watford conceded1.64

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What is the head-to-head record between Preston and Watford?: In their last 6 meetings, Preston won 2, Watford won 1 and there were 3 draws, averaging 2.5 goals per game.
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