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Preston vs Watford

Deepdale, Preston16 February 2021 at 19:00
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Referee: T. Harrington

Match Summary

Watford defeated Preston 1:0. The match was played in Championship 2020.

Rivalry since 2015

Preston vs Watford Head to Head Results

10 stretnutí
Preston
3
wins
Drawn
5
Watford
2
wins
Total goals
24 · 2.4/match
Both scored
5/10 · 50%
Over 2.5
5/10 · 50%

Recent Form

Preston

LWLLWD

Watford

LLLLLD

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

This data is sourced from football-data.co.uk and covers historical match results and pre-match odds. These figures do not represent current or live odds and cannot be used for placing bets. Betting is not possible on this website. Provided for analytical and research purposes only.

Head-to-Head Record

Even record

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Preston2wins
5draws10 meetings
Watford3wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

2.4

Average goals per game

50%

Games with 3+ goals

50%

Both teams scored

Market Summary

Margin: 4.6%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 24.8%Draw 31.4%Away 48.4%

Odds Range

1X2
Min4.003.102.05
Max4.093.252.10
Over 2.5: 42.2%Under 2.5: 63.7%
Market favourite:Watford · Slight favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market23.8%29.9%46.3%
Public market23.8%29.8%46.4%

Preston vs Watford — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Watford
Result vs. Market: Watford (48%)

Result matched market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

PrestonHalf-time:00Watford
12Shots9
0Shots on target1

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
14/02/26Preston2–2Watford3.00/3.20/2.20
25/11/25Watford1–1Preston1.84/3.59/4.33
21/01/25Watford1–2Preston2.14/3.35/3.50
02/10/24Preston3–0Watford2.53/3.29/2.80
06/04/24Watford0–0Preston2.08/3.38/3.67
16/12/23Preston1–5Watford2.85/3.22/2.56
04/03/23Watford0–0Preston1.82/3.45/4.72
20/08/22Preston0–0Watford2.65/3.13/2.81
16/02/21Preston0–1Watford4.03/3.18/2.07
28/11/20Watford4–1Preston1.93/3.35/4.42

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Preston

W 300D 240L 288
Over 2.548
Goals scored1015

Away Record: Watford

W 265D 195L 230
Over 2.553
Goals scored989

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 11 May 2026