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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Usa | CBS Sports Golazo, Paramount+ |
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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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%.Verified Performance Core (Selected Experts): 5 Selected Experts predict this event. Preston (votes: 2 - 40%). Watford (votes: 1 - 20%). Tie (votes: 2 - 40%).Over/Under & Asian Handicap Predictions by Selected Experts:- AH +0.25 - Watford (1.93) (votes: 1 - 100%) .
- DC - Watford (1.38) (votes: 1 - 100%) .
Overall Expert Consensus (including all markets): 7 Selected Experts 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
Main | | Pl | W | D | L | | Diff | Pts |
| 1 | Coventry ✔ | 46 | 28 | 11 | 7 | 97:45 | 52 | 95 |
| 2 | Ipswich | 46 | 23 | 15 | 8 | 80:47 | 33 | 84 |
| 3 | Millwall | 46 | 24 | 11 | 11 | 64:49 | 15 | 83 |
| 4 | Southampton ✔ | 46 | 22 | 14 | 10 | 82:56 | 26 | 80 |
| 5 | Middlesbrough | 46 | 22 | 14 | 10 | 72:47 | 25 | 80 |
| 6 | Hull | 46 | 21 | 10 | 15 | 70:66 | 4 | 73 |
| 7 | Wrexham | 46 | 19 | 14 | 13 | 69:65 | 4 | 71 |
| 8 | Derby | 46 | 20 | 9 | 17 | 67:59 | 8 | 69 |
| 9 | Norwich | 46 | 19 | 8 | 19 | 63:56 | 7 | 65 |
| 10 | Birmingham | 46 | 17 | 13 | 16 | 57:56 | 1 | 64 |
| 11 | Swansea | 46 | 18 | 10 | 18 | 57:59 | -2 | 64 |
| 12 | Bristol City | 46 | 17 | 11 | 18 | 59:59 | 0 | 62 |
| 13 | Sheffield Utd | 46 | 18 | 6 | 22 | 66:66 | 0 | 60 |
| 14 | Preston | 46 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 55:62 | -7 | 60 |
| 15 | QPR | 46 | 16 | 10 | 20 | 61:73 | -12 | 58 |
| 16 | Watford | 46 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 53:65 | -12 | 57 |
| 17 | Stoke | 46 | 15 | 10 | 21 | 51:56 | -5 | 55 |
| 18 | Portsmouth | 46 | 14 | 13 | 19 | 49:64 | -15 | 55 |
| 19 | Charlton | 46 | 13 | 14 | 19 | 44:58 | -14 | 53 |
| 20 | Blackburn | 46 | 13 | 13 | 20 | 42:56 | -14 | 52 |
| 21 | West Brom | 46 | 13 | 14 | 19 | 48:58 | -10 | 51 |
| 22 | Oxford Utd ✔ | 46 | 11 | 14 | 21 | 45:59 | -14 | 47 |
| 23 | Leicester ✔ | 46 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 58:68 | -10 | 46 |
| 24 | Sheffield Wed ✔ | 46 | 2 | 12 | 32 | 29:89 | -60 | 0 |
Promotion ~ Premier League
Promotion ~ Championship (Play Offs: Semi~finals)
Relegation ~ League One
Clinched Spots for Teams
Coventry is Confirmed as championsnQualified for Premier League
Southampton is Qualified for Championship (Play Offs Semi~finals)
Oxford Utd is Relegated to League One
Leicester is Relegated to League One
Sheffield Wed is Relegated to League One