Championship
Match Analysis
Watford
Preston
Watford
D
W
W
L
W
D
Preston
L
L
D
L
L
L
What do these metrics mean?
- Strength
- Recent form points from the last several matches. Higher means a better recent run of results.
- Shot Conversion
- Goals scored divided by total shots taken (rolling window of past matches). Measures finishing efficiency — only available when historical shot data exists.
- Shots on Target
- Proportion of shots that were on target. Reflects shot accuracy and discipline — only available when historical shot data exists.
- Possession
- Average ball possession percentage over recent matches. Indicates territorial dominance — only available when historical stats exist.
- Save Rate
- Goalkeeper saves divided by shots faced. Higher means the keeper is denying more chances — only available when historical stats exist.
- Attacking Potential
- Composite index from goals, expected goals and shots (weighted). Only available when full shot stats are tracked for a team.
- Defensive Potential
- Composite index from goals conceded, saves and blocked shots (weighted). Only available when full shot stats are tracked.
- Expected Goals
- Poisson-estimated goals each team is likely to score, derived from season attack/defence averages and opponent strength.
- Head to Head
- Historical win share across all previous meetings between these two teams (home wins | draws | away wins).
- Wins the Game
- Machine learning win probability — the model's confidence that each team wins this match outright.
Head to Head History
| Home Team | Away Team | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preston | Watford | 2 - 2 | February 14, 2026 |
| Watford | Preston | 1 - 1 | November 25, 2025 |
| Watford | Preston | 1 - 2 | January 21, 2025 |
| Preston | Watford | 3 - 0 | October 2, 2024 |
| Watford | Preston | 0 - 0 | April 6, 2024 |
| Preston | Watford | 1 - 5 | December 16, 2023 |
Watford Form (Last 6 Matches)
| Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 26 | Away | Wrexham | 1 - 1 | Draw |
| Aug 16, 26 | Home | Southampton | 2 - 1 | Win |
| Aug 8, 26 | Home | Crawley Town | 1 - 0 | Win |
| Jul 29, 26 | Home | Fiorentina | 0 - 1 | Loss |
| Jul 25, 26 | Home | Hansa Rostock | 3 - 0 | Win |
| Jul 14, 26 | Away | Barnet | 2 - 2 | Draw |
Preston Form (Last 6 Matches)
| Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 26 | Home | Wolves | 1 - 3 | Loss |
| Aug 15, 26 | Away | Bolton | 2 - 1 | Loss |
| Aug 8, 26 | Home | Huddersfield | 1 - 1 | Draw |
| Aug 1, 26 | Away | Stockport County | 1 - 0 | Loss |
| Jul 29, 26 | Away | Bradford | 3 - 2 | Loss |
| Jul 25, 26 | Away | Marine | 3 - 0 | Loss |
Championship Table
| Pos | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Watford | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | +1 | 4 |
| 21 | Preston | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -3 | 0 |
Predictions
Both Teams To Score - No
This prediction suggests that there is a 52.81% likelihood that only one team is likely to score throughout the entire match.Watford to win
This prediction indicates that Watford has a 56.69% likelihood to win the match. The likelihood for the match to end as a draw is 25.87 %Under 1.5 goals
This prediction indicates that there is a 55.38% likelihood that by the end of the football match, there will be less than two goals scored.Under 2.5 goals
This prediction indicates that there is a 52.09% likelihood that by the end of the football match, there will be less than three goals scored.Most Likely Scorelines
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