Preston North End vs Watford: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 16 December

Preston North End

W L L L L

10th place in England Championship

1-5

16/12/2023 15:00

Watford

D D L D W

15th place in England Championship

England Championship

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Preston North End vs Watford on 16 December 2023 (kick-off: 15:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Preston North End vs Watford preview before placing your bet.

Preston North End are currently 10th with 63 points after 46 matches.
Watford sit 15th with 56 points from 46 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: a draw with probability 30%.
Head-to-head history is evenly balanced: Preston North End and Watford have each won 2 of the last 6 meetings, while 2 matches ended in draws.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

15:00

2023-12-16

Preston North End vs Watford - Prediction & Odds

Preston North End

Watford

2023-12-16 15:00

STANDINGS UP TO 16/12/2023

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Leicester City	97	46	31	4	11	89	41	48
02 Ipswich Town	96	46	28	12	6	92	57	35
03 Leeds United	90	46	27	9	10	81	43	38
04 Southampton	87	46	26	9	11	87	63	24
05 West Bromwich(WBA)	75	46	21	12	13	70	47	23
06 Norwich City	73	46	21	10	15	79	64	15
07 Hull City	70	46	19	13	14	68	60	8
08 Middlesbrough	69	46	20	9	17	71	62	9
09 Coventry City	64	46	17	13	16	70	59	11
10 Preston North End	63	46	18	9	19	56	67	-11
11 Bristol City	62	46	17	11	18	53	51	2
12 Cardiff City	62	46	19	5	22	53	70	-17
13 Millwall	59	46	16	11	19	45	55	-10
14 Swansea City	57	46	15	12	19	59	65	-6
15 Watford	56	46	13	17	16	61	61	0
16 Sunderland A.F.C	56	46	16	8	22	52	54	-2
17 Stoke City	56	46	15	11	20	49	60	-11
18 Queens Park Rangers (QPR)	56	46	15	11	20	47	58	-11
19 Blackburn Rovers	53	46	14	11	21	60	74	-14
20 Sheffield Wednesday	53	46	15	8	23	44	68	-24
21 Plymouth Argyle	51	46	13	12	21	59	70	-11
22 Birmingham City	50	46	13	11	22	50	65	-15
23 Huddersfield Town	45	46	9	18	19	48	77	-29
24 Rotherham United	27	46	5	12	29	37	89	-52

Head To Head

04/03/2023 15:00

Watford

0 - 0

Preston North End

ENG LCH

20/08/2022 14:00

Preston North End

0 - 0

Watford

ENG LCH

16/02/2021 19:00

Preston North End

0 - 1

Watford

ENG LCH

28/11/2020 15:00

Watford

4 - 1

Preston North End

ENG LCH

25/08/2015 18:45

Preston North End

1 - 0

Watford

ENG LC

07/05/2011 11:45

Preston North End

3 - 1

Watford

ENG LCH

Preston North End

33%

Draw

33%

Watford

33%

Preston North End Last 6 matches

12/12/2023 19:45

Huddersfield Town 1 - 3 Preston North End ENG LCH

09/12/2023 15:00

Norwich City 0 - 0 Preston North End ENG LCH

01/12/2023 20:00

Preston North End 0 - 2 Queens Park Rangers (QPR) ENG LCH

28/11/2023 19:45

Middlesbrough 4 - 0 Preston North End ENG LCH

25/11/2023 15:00

Preston North End 1 - 2 Cardiff City ENG LCH

10/11/2023 20:00

Blackburn Rovers 1 - 2 Preston North End ENG LCH

Win

33%

Draw

17%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Watford

12/12/2023 19:45

Watford 1 - 2 Ipswich Town ENG LCH

09/12/2023 15:00

Watford 1 - 1 Southampton ENG LCH

02/12/2023 15:00

Hull City 1 - 2 Watford ENG LCH

28/11/2023 20:00

Watford 3 - 2 Norwich City ENG LCH

25/11/2023 15:00

Leicester City 2 - 0 Watford ENG LCH

11/11/2023 15:00

Watford 5 - 0 Rotherham United ENG LCH

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues England Championship

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Preston North End

Watford

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.83

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.00

Scored

Avg. per game

0.65

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.52

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 23 home matches

YesNo

11 (48%)12 (52%)

In last 23 home matches

NoYes

12 (52%)11 (48%)

Preston North End

Recent matches

Watford

Under /Over

(87%)20 3(13%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(70%)16 7(30%)

Under /Over

(39%)9 14(61%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(48%)11 12(52%)

Under /Over

(65%)15 8(35%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(35%)8 15(65%)

/Yes

(65%)15 8(35%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(57%)13 10(43%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Preston North End

Watford

Shots

Preston North End

Total shots

10.74 avg / game

Blocked

85 total

Avg. 3.70

Watford

Total shots

15.17 avg / game

Blocked

98 total

Avg. 4.26

Preston North End Pass Watford

Total passes

8894

Avg. 387 / game

Accurate

72%

Ball possession

46%

Total passes

11155

Avg. 485 / game

Accurate

82%

Ball possession

55%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Preston North End

Played games

Watford

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.13

Clean sheets

0.35

4.96

114

Corners

152

6.61

24.61

566

Throw-ins

520

22.61

1.78

Offsides

1.87

3.30

GK saves

2.57

Preston North End

DISCIPLINARY

Watford

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.52

2.04

0.04

0.04

12.30

283

Fouls

279

12.13

17.26

397

Tackles

361

15.70

NEXT MATCHES

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How We Build the Preston North End vs Watford Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Preston North End vs Watford on 16 December 2023 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this England Championship fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Preston North End vs Watford Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Preston North End's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Watford's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

England Championship Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live England Championship standings and the England Championship form table to understand exactly where Preston North End and Watford sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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