Watford17th5 pts
Preston23rd3 pts
Watford17th5 pts
Preston23rd3 ptsIn the Championship table, Watford sit 17th with 5 points from 5 games, while Preston are 23rd with 3 points from 5 — the full standings are below.
Odds Analysis & Prediction
The statistical model rates Watford at 45% to win, the draw at 45% and Preston at 10% — against average 1X2 odds of 2.02 | 3.42 | 3.46, which imply roughly 49.5% for a Watford win versus the model's 45%.
Form context from the Championship table: Watford are 17th (5 pts, 4-6 goals), Preston 23rd (3 pts, 5-10).
Over their last five matches, Watford averaged 0.8 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per game; Preston averaged 1 scored and 2 conceded.
Statistical advice: Double chance : Watford or draw.
Watford vs Preston — model comparison
Probabilities are statistical estimates derived from historical data — not betting advice. Odds shown are bookmaker averages and move until kickoff.
Form & Standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Swansea | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 11 |
| 2 |  Middlesbrough | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 3 |  QPR | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 4 |  Bristol City | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 5 |  West Brom | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 6 |  Charlton | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 7 |  Millwall | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 9 |
| 8 |  West Ham | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8 |
| 9 |  Wolves | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8 |
| 10 |  Birmingham | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 7 |
| 11 |  Wrexham | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6 |
| 12 |  Norwich | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| 13 |  Stoke City | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| 14 |  Portsmouth | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| 15 |  Sheffield Utd | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 6 |
| 16 |  Blackburn | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| 17 |  Watford | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| 18 |  Lincoln | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| 19 |  Southampton | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| 20 |  Derby | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 21 |  Bolton | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 22 |  Cardiff | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| 23 |  Preston | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
| 24 |  Burnley | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
Betting Odds
Full time
1
2.02
X
3.42
2
3.46
Double chance
1X
1.29
X2
1.73
12
1.27
Both teams to score
Yes
1.71
No
2.02
Match goals
Over 1.5
1.26
Under 1.5
3.50
Over 2.5
1.88
Under 2.5
1.89
Over 3.5
3.16
Under 3.5
1.31
Over 0.5
1.04
Under 0.5
10.13
Over 4.5
6.24
Under 4.5
1.09
Over 7.5
50.50
Over 5.5
11.75
Under 5.5
1.04
Over 6.5
26.00
Under 6.5
1.01
Over 1.75
1.32
Under 1.75
2.99
Over 2
1.41
Under 2
2.69
Over 2.25
1.65
Under 2.25
2.17
Over 2.75
2.08
Under 2.75
1.67
Under 1
9.10
Over 1.25
1.14
Under 1.25
4.55
Over 3
2.50
Under 3
1.47
Over 3.25
2.77
Under 3.25
1.36
Over 3.75
3.74
Under 3.75
1.20
Over 4
5.30
Under 4
1.09
Over 4.25
5.70
Under 4.25
1.08
Over 4.75
8.40
Under 4.75
1.02
Over 5
8.50
Under 5
1.03
Draw no bet
1
1.49
2
2.48
Asian handicap
Away 2.25
1.02
1st half
1
2.59
X
2.19
2
4.05
First team to score
Home
1.68
No Goal
12.50
Away
2.33
Corners 2-Way
Over 11.75
2.69
Under 11.75
1.36