Watford vs Preston North End: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 21 January

Watford

W L L L L

14th place in England Championship

1-2

21/01/2025 19:45

Preston North End

D L L L L

20th place in England Championship

England Championship

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Watford vs Preston North End on 21 January 2025 (kick-off: 19:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Watford vs Preston North End preview before placing your bet.

Watford are currently 14th with 57 points after 46 matches.
Preston North End sit 20th with 50 points from 46 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Watford to win with probability 45%.
Head-to-head history favors Watford, who have won 2 of the last 6 meetings. Preston North End have one win, while 3 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

19:45

2025-01-21

Watford vs Preston North End - Prediction & Odds

Watford

Preston North End

2025-01-21 19:45

STANDINGS UP TO 21/01/2025

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

01 Leeds United	100	46	29	13	4	95	30	65
02 Burnley	100	46	28	16	2	69	16	53
03 Sheffield United	90	46	28	8	10	63	36	27
04 Sunderland A.F.C	76	46	21	13	12	58	44	14
05 Coventry City	69	46	20	9	17	64	58	6
06 Bristol City	68	46	17	17	12	59	55	4
07 Blackburn Rovers	66	46	19	9	18	53	48	5
08 Millwall	66	46	18	12	16	47	49	-2
09 West Bromwich(WBA)	64	46	15	19	12	57	47	10
10 Middlesbrough	64	46	18	10	18	64	56	8
11 Swansea City	61	46	17	10	19	51	56	-5
12 Sheffield Wednesday	58	46	15	13	18	60	69	-9
13 Norwich City	57	46	14	15	17	71	68	3
14 Watford	57	46	16	9	21	53	61	-8
15 Queens Park Rangers (QPR)	56	46	14	14	18	53	63	-10
16 Portsmouth	54	46	14	12	20	58	71	-13
17 Oxford United	53	46	13	14	19	49	65	-16
18 Stoke City	51	46	12	15	19	45	62	-17
19 Derby County	50	46	13	11	22	48	56	-8
20 Preston North End	50	46	10	20	16	48	59	-11
21 Hull City	49	46	12	13	21	44	54	-10
22 Luton Town	49	46	13	10	23	45	69	-24
23 Plymouth Argyle	46	46	11	13	22	51	88	-37
24 Cardiff City	44	46	9	17	20	48	73	-25

Head To Head

02/10/2024 18:45

Preston North End

3 - 0

Watford

ENG LCH

06/04/2024 14:00

Watford

0 - 0

Preston North End

ENG LCH

16/12/2023 15:00

Preston North End

1 - 5

Watford

ENG LCH

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

Watford

33%

Draw

50%

Preston North End

17%

Watford Last 6 matches

18/01/2025 15:00

Derby County 0 - 2 Watford ENG LCH

14/01/2025 19:45

Cardiff City 1 - 1 Watford ENG LCH

09/01/2025 19:45

Fulham 4 - 1 Watford ENG FAC

04/01/2025 15:00

Watford 1 - 2 Sheffield United ENG LCH

01/01/2025 12:30

Queens Park Rangers (QPR) 3 - 1 Watford ENG LCH

29/12/2024 15:00

Watford 1 - 2 Cardiff City ENG LCH

Win

17%

Draw

17%

Lost

67%

Last 6 matches Preston North End

18/01/2025 15:00

Luton Town 0 - 0 Preston North End ENG LCH

14/01/2025 19:45

Preston North End 2 - 1 Charlton Athletic ENG FAC

04/01/2025 15:00

Preston North End 1 - 1 Oxford United ENG LCH

01/01/2025 15:00

West Bromwich(WBA) 3 - 1 Preston North End ENG LCH

29/12/2024 12:30

Preston North End 3 - 1 Sheffield Wednesday ENG LCH

26/12/2024 15:00

Preston North End 1 - 0 Hull City ENG LCH

Win

50%

Draw

33%

Lost

17%

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

Goals

Scored

158

Avg. per game

0.53

Conceded

196

Avg. per game

0.65

Scored

150

Avg. per game

0.50

Conceded

173

Avg. per game

0.58

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

1 (17%)5 (83%)

In last 300 matches

YesNo

123 (41%)177 (59%)

In last 300 matches

NoYes

116 (39%)184 (61%)

Watford

Recent matches

Preston North End

Under /Over

(84%)38 7(16%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(82%)37 8(18%)

Under /Over

(47%)21 24(53%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(38%)17 28(62%)

Under /Over

(42%)19 26(58%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(47%)21 24(53%)

/Yes

(60%)27 18(40%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(58%)26 19(42%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Watford

Preston North End

Shots

Watford

Total shots

11.91 avg / game

Blocked

818 total

Avg. 3.41

Preston North End

Total shots

10.42 avg / game

Blocked

764 total

Avg. 3.18

Watford Pass Preston North End

Total passes

111211

Avg. 417 / game

Accurate

78%

Ball possession

50%

Total passes

98253

Avg. 375 / game

Accurate

72%

Ball possession

47%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Watford

300

Played games

Preston North End

300

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.28

Clean sheets

0.28

4.99

1497

Corners

1274

4.25

19.42

5827

Throw-ins

6070

20.23

1.43

428

Offsides

518

1.73

2.59

777

GK saves

751

2.50

Watford

DISCIPLINARY

Preston North End

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.88

565

578

1.93

0.07

0.06

10.85

3254

Fouls

3161

10.54

13.40

4019

Tackles

4180

13.93

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How We Build the Watford vs Preston North End Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Watford vs Preston North End on 21 January 2025 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.

Watford vs Preston North End Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Watford's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Preston North End'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 Watford and Preston North End sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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