Prediction for match Watford — Preston, 25.11.2025

Odds and Probabilities for the Match Outcome

In the English Championship on November 25, Watford will face Preston North End. According to the odds, Watford is favored to win: their victory is priced at 2.00, a draw is at 3.30, and a win for Preston North End is at 3.78. Looking at the probabilities, Watford's win is estimated at 46.83%, a draw at 28.38%, and Preston North End's win at 24.78%. These figures suggest a moderate advantage for one side, but a draw cannot be ruled out.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last five matches, Watford recorded: 22.11 Derby County - Watford 2-3, 07.11 Watford - Bristol City 1-1, 04.11 Ipswich Town - Watford 1-1. During the same period, Preston North End showed: 21.11 Preston North End - Blackburn Rovers 1-2, 08.11 Millwall - Preston North End 1-1, 05.11 Preston North End - Swansea City 2-1. On average over the last 5 games, Watford has 51.8% possession, 1.8 yellows, 12.4 fouls, and 1.2 offsides per match. Preston North End averages 42.4% possession, 2.6 yellow cards, 13 fouls, and 1 offside. Their last head-to-head on January 21, 2025, ended with a 2-1 victory for Preston North End, with the total over 2.5 goals.

How Many Goals to Expect?

In terms of totals, both teams have played over 2.5 goals in three of their last five matches. Watford has surpassed the 1.5 goal mark in the first half four times, while Preston North End has done so three times. In the second half, Watford surpassed 1.5 goals once, and Preston North End twice. Watford averages 3.2 goals per match, while Preston North End averages 3. Both teams score 1.8 goals per game, conceding 1.4 and 1.2 respectively. In terms of intervals, Watford most frequently scores in the first 15 minutes (40%), while Preston North End scores most between the 31st and 60th minutes (43%). Watford concedes evenly in three intervals: 16-30, 61-75, and 76-90 minutes (33% each). Preston North End concedes most often early, before the break, and late (25% each). Considering this, betting on over 2.5 goals at 2.14 seems reasonable, given that both teams have been scoring regularly and have an attacking style in recent matches.

Corner Totals Analysis

Watford averages 4.2 corners per game over the last five matches, while Preston North End averages 3. The frequency of over 9.5 corners: Watford 3 times out of 5, Preston North End 4 out of 5. The line for corner totals highlights over 8.5 at 1.49 and under 8.5 at 1.87. Watford is favored for the corner outcome at 1.41. Given the average corner productivity and frequency of hitting the total, a bet on over 8.5 corners looks justified for this match.