Preston North End vs Watford: match statistics
Preston North End occupies a higher position in the table (7th place) and is showing solid home form with a 44% win rate at home and a +4 goal difference on their own ground. Watford, on the other hand, performs poorly away from home, winning only 20% of their matches and conceding an average of 1.27 goals per game. However, the recent form of both teams is concerning - Preston has averaged only 0.8 points per game in their last five matches, while Watford has managed just 0.6 points per game. Watford boasts superior possession statistics (50% vs 45%) and a slightly higher xG, suggesting offensive potential. Considering both teams' poor form in recent weeks and their balanced offensive efficiency, the most probable outcome appears to be a draw, although the home advantage gives Preston a slight chance of victory.
Preston North End vs Watford: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Preston North End played against Watford in Championship (England). The game was played on February 14, 2026. Final score: 2:2.
Recent form
Preston North End has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Watford has 0 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses, with 0.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Preston North End scores 1.23 goals per game and allows 1.10. Watford scores 1.26 and allows 1.16. Games in this league average 2.56 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 55% of Preston North End's games and 61% of Watford's. The Over 2.5 rates are 42% and 45%, compared with league averages of 56% for BTTS and 50% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Watford has the higher season xG average, 1.49 to 1.27 per game. Preston North End takes 11.0 shots per game, while Watford takes 13.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Preston North End leads at halftime in 35% of its games and scores 0.68 goals per game after halftime. Watford leads at halftime in 19% and scores 0.68 after halftime.
When the teams score
Preston North End's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (11 goals). For Watford, it is minutes 31-45+ (10 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Championship games average 2.56 goals. Both teams score in 56% of games, and 50% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Preston North End occupies a higher position in the table (7th place) and is showing solid home form with a 44% win rate at home and a +4 goal difference on their own ground. Watford, on the other hand, performs poorly away from home, winning only 20% of their matches and conceding an average of 1.27 goals per game. However, the recent form of both teams is concerning - Preston has averaged only 0.8 points per game in their last five matches, while Watford has managed just 0.6 points per game. Watford boasts superior possession statistics (50% vs 45%) and a slightly higher xG, suggesting offensive potential. Considering both teams' poor form in recent weeks and their balanced offensive efficiency, the most probable outcome appears to be a draw, although the home advantage gives Preston a slight chance of victory.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Preston North End | Watford | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.33 | 0.28 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Preston North End is 33% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / game - Preston North End · 0.6 pts / game - Watford
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Preston North End is 5% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.1 goals / game - Preston North End · 1.16 goals / game - Watford
Preston North End scores in 77% of games (24 of 31 meczów), while Watford keeps a clean sheet in 16% (5 of 31 meczów).
Watford scores in 74% of games (23 of 31 meczów), while Preston North End keeps a clean sheet in 29% (9 of 31 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Preston North End
Over / Under - Watford
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Preston North End is 26% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.39 pts / game - Preston North End · 1.1 pts / game - Watford
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Preston North End - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 35% of games and wins 39%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Watford - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 19% of games and wins 35%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -4 | -3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 20% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -3 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (11 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (10 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Preston North End
Watford
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Championship).
Teams vs league
| Preston North End | Liga | Watford | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.32 | 2.56 | ▼ 2.42 |
| Both teams scored | • 55% | 56% | ▲ 61% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 42% | 50% | ▼ 45% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 29% | 26% | ▼ 16% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 77% | 71% | ▼ 68% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 71% | 78% | ▼ 74% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from Preston North End's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Watford. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Preston North End vs Watford?
The Championship match finished Preston North End 2:2 Watford. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Preston North End vs Watford?
Preston North End score 1.23 goals per game on average and Watford 1.26. The Championship average is 2.56 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 55% of Preston North End's matches and 61% of Watford's.
What form are Preston North End and Watford in?
Over the last 5 games Preston North End have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Watford 0-3-2 (0.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Preston North End vs Watford?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.