Result
2:2
14/02/2026 at 10:00 (Time Zone – GMT-5 (America/New_York))
- Championship - Round 32
- Referee: Whitestone D. (Eng)
- Where to Watch on TV:
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Match Stats
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| Expected goals (xG) |
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| 0.64 | 0.91 |
| Ball possession |
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| 51% | 49% |
| Total shots |
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| 8 | 20 |
| Shots on target |
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| 3 | 5 |
| Big chances |
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| 1 | 0 |
| Corner kicks |
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| 9 | 7 |
| Passes |
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| 72% (271/375) | 73% (261/357) |
| Yellow cards |
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| 1 | 1 |
| Expected goals (xG) |
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| 0.64 | 0.91 |
| xG on target (xGOT) |
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| 1.54 | 1.41 |
| Total shots |
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| 8 | 20 |
| Shots on target |
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| 3 | 5 |
| Shots off target |
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| 4 | 6 |
| Blocked shots |
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| 1 | 9 |
| Shots inside the box |
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| 6 | 12 |
| Shots outside the box |
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| 2 | 8 |
| Hit the woodwork |
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| 0 | 1 |
| Big chances |
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| 1 | 0 |
| Corner kicks |
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| 9 | 7 |
| Touches in opposition box |
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| 17 | 20 |
| Accurate through passes |
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| 0 | 1 |
| Offsides |
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| 1 | 1 |
| Free kicks |
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| 6 | 8 |
| Passes |
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| 72% (271/375) | 73% (261/357) |
| Long passes |
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| 36% (26/73) | 44% (30/68) |
| Passes in final third |
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| 61% (83/136) | 60% (67/111) |
| Crosses |
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| 16% (4/25) | 38% (9/24) |
| Expected assists (xA) |
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| 0.42 | 0.85 |
| Throw ins |
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| 18 | 27 |
| Fouls |
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| 8 | 6 |
| Tackles |
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| 89% (24/27) | 76% (13/17) |
| Duels won |
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| 56 | 47 |
| Clearances |
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| 35 | 30 |
| Interceptions |
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| 6 | 2 |
| Errors leading to shot |
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| 0 | 0 |
| Errors leading to goal |
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| 0 | 0 |
| Goalkeeper saves |
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| 4 | 1 |
| xGOT faced |
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| 1.41 | 1.54 |
| Goals prevented |
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| 0.41 | -0.46 |
Key Moments
Here there are
- 1st Half (1 - 0)
- 19', 1 - 0, Dobbin L. ⚽, Whiteman B. (A),
- 2nd Half (1 - 2)
- 46', Chakvetadze G. ↓, Baah K. ↑,
- 55', 1 - 1, Maamma O. ⚽, Louza I. (A),
- 57', 1 - 2, Kjerrumgaard L. ⚽, Baah K. (A),
- 61', Goglichidze S. ↓, Mendy F. ↑,
- 63', Jebbison D. ↓, Osmajic M. ↑,
- 63', Valentin P. ↓, Lang C. ↑,
- 63', Vukcevic A. ↓, Small T. ↑,
- 70', 2 - 2, Small T. ⚽, Lang C. (A),
- 78', Kjerrumgaard L. ↓, Doumbia M. ↑,
- 79', Pollock M. ↓, Petris J. ↑,
- 79', Dobbin L. ↓, Hughes A. ↑,
- 81', Gibson L. 🟨,
- 86', Louza I. ↓, Bove E. ↑,
- 89', Petris J. 🟨,
Chances of winning
Preston North End
32.8% | Draw
29.1% | Watford
38.1% |
Initial Probability
(when we started the analysis)
Our Initial ML Estimation
Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:
Preston North End has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-0.2%)Watford has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+0.9%)ML Model estimates a lower probability for Preston North End than the current prediction. (-0.5%)ML Model estimates a lower probability for Watford than the current prediction. (-0.1%)
Preston North End - Watford Odds
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X |
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Marga |
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Avarage Now
(Initially) |
2.91 ↑
(2.83) |
3.28 ↑
(3.13) |
2.49 ↓
(2.51) |
5.1%
(7%) | |
- The most likely Over/Under: 2.25
What is the prediction for Preston North End - Watford?
Users Predictions:
21 users predict this event. Preston will win (votes: 8 - 38.1%). Watford will win (votes: 8 - 38.1%). It will Tie (votes: 5 - 23.8%).
Confidence interval (95%) for Preston: 17.3% – 58.9%.High ROI Users Predictions (ROI>2%): 5 high ROI users predict this event. Preston (votes: 2 - 40%). Watford (votes: 1 - 20%). Tie (votes: 2 - 40%).Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by High ROI users:- AH +0.25 - Watford (1.93) (votes: 1 - 100%) .
- DC - Watford (1.38) (votes: 1 - 100%) .
Overall votes from High ROI Users Predictions (including all markets): 7 high ROI users predict this event. Preston (votes: 2 - 28.6%). Watford (votes: 3 - 42.9%). Tie (votes: 2 - 28.6%). The most likely score by Bookmakers is 1:1.
Preview Facts
- This match features a clash between the league leader and a mid-table team (ranked 7 and 12).
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Preston won 2.
- Neither of the teams is performing well right now.
- Preston may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
- The probability of winning is almost the same for both teams in this match.
- There will not play in Preston: Hughes A.
(Hamstring Injury)
Iversen D.
(Groin Injury)
- There will not play in Watford: Bove E.
(Heart Problems)
Ekwah P.
(Injury)
Irankunda N.
(Red Card)
Kyprianou H.
(Ankle Injury)
Vata R.
(Hamstring Injury)
- There are questionable in Preston: Brady R.
(Calf Injury)
Lang C.
(Hamstring Injury)
- In the last 10 head-to-head matches, Preston won 3 matches, drew 4 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 9:12. (average 0.9:1.2).
- Including home matches between the teams, Preston won 2 matches, drew 1 match, lost 2 matches, and goals 5:6. (average 1:1.2).
How many head-to-head matches has Preston North End won against Watford?
Preston North End has won 2 of their last 6 head-to-head matches.
How many head-to-head matches has Watford won against Preston North End?
Watford has won 1 of their last 6 head-to-head matches.
What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
The latest head-to-head matches between Preston North End - Watford were as follows:
25.11.2025
Watford
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Preston North End
1:1
21.01.2025
Watford
-
Preston North End
1:2
02.10.2024
Preston North End
-
Watford
3:0
06.04.2024
Watford
-
Preston North End
0:0
16.12.2023
Preston North End
-
Watford
1:5
Latest results of Preston North End
Latest results of Watford
English League Championship Table
2025/26 | | Pl | W | D | L | | Diff | Pts |
| 1 | Coventry | 35 | 21 | 8 | 6 | 72:38 | 34 | 71 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough | 35 | 19 | 9 | 7 | 54:35 | 19 | 66 |
| 3 | Millwall | 35 | 18 | 8 | 9 | 47:40 | 7 | 62 |
| 4 | Ipswich | 33 | 17 | 9 | 7 | 59:34 | 25 | 60 |
| 5 | Hull | 34 | 18 | 6 | 10 | 56:48 | 8 | 60 |
| 6 | Wrexham | 35 | 15 | 12 | 8 | 54:45 | 9 | 57 |
| 7 | Southampton | 35 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 57:46 | 11 | 53 |
| 8 | Derby | 35 | 14 | 9 | 12 | 52:46 | 6 | 51 |
| 9 | Watford | 35 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 45:41 | 4 | 51 |
| 10 | Bristol City | 35 | 14 | 8 | 13 | 48:44 | 4 | 50 |
| 11 | Preston | 35 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 41:40 | 1 | 49 |
| 12 | Birmingham | 35 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 46:46 | 0 | 49 |
| 13 | Sheffield Utd | 35 | 15 | 3 | 17 | 50:48 | 2 | 48 |
| 14 | Stoke | 35 | 13 | 8 | 14 | 39:34 | 5 | 47 |
| 15 | QPR | 35 | 13 | 8 | 14 | 46:54 | -8 | 47 |
| 16 | Swansea | 35 | 13 | 7 | 15 | 40:43 | -3 | 46 |
| 17 | Norwich | 35 | 13 | 6 | 16 | 47:44 | 3 | 45 |
| 18 | Charlton | 35 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 33:44 | -11 | 41 |
| 19 | Portsmouth | 34 | 10 | 9 | 15 | 34:44 | -10 | 39 |
| 20 | Blackburn | 35 | 10 | 8 | 17 | 33:46 | -13 | 38 |
| 21 | West Brom | 35 | 9 | 8 | 18 | 34:52 | -18 | 35 |
| 22 | Leicester | 35 | 10 | 10 | 15 | 47:56 | -9 | 34 |
| 23 | Oxford Utd | 35 | 7 | 11 | 17 | 31:47 | -16 | 32 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wed ✔ | 35 | 1 | 8 | 26 | 21:71 | -50 | -7 |
Promotion ~ Premier League
Promotion ~ Championship (Play Offs: Semi~finals)
Relegation ~ League One
Clinched Spots for Teams
Sheffield Wed is Relegated to League One
