Watford vs Preston Prediction, September 8, 2026

Final score: Watford 2-1 Preston. Our tip was Over 1.5 goals.

Championship
Championship

England

Sep 8th, 2026
6:45 PM
Vicarage Road
Watford
Watford
W L L D L
2 : 1
Full Time
Preston
Preston
L W L L L

Why This Tip

47%
27%
26%
Watford win Draw Preston win

PeakyBet's model slightly favours Watford (47% probability — Watford 47% / draw 27% / Preston 26%). Watford hold the edge on form, defence and goal model. Preston look stronger on attack and head-to-head. PeakyBet tip: Over 1.5 goals.

63% Form 38%
44% Attack 56%
63% Defence 38%
25% Head-to-head 75%
78% Goal model 22%
Tips: +1.5 x 1 -2.5

Model-based analysis from form, attack/defence strength and head-to-head. 18+ · bet responsibly.

Recent form

Watford – last 5

LLDLD

Preston – last 5

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Match Odds
Home
2.00
Draw
3.50
Away
3.55
Predictions
Over 1.5
Draw
Home Win
Under 2.5
Home Win or Draw

Match Info

Status Match Finished
Date Sep 8, 2026
Kick Off 6:45 PM
Venue Vicarage Road
Head-to-Head & Recent Form
Preston
2-2
Watford
Watford
1-1
Preston
Watford
1-2
Preston
Preston
3-0
Watford
Watford
0-0
Preston
Preston
1-5
Watford
Watford
0-0
Preston
Preston
0-0
Watford
Preston
0-1
Watford
Watford
4-1
Preston
Watford - Recent Form
W
Watford
2-0
Charlton
L
Cardiff
5-1
Watford
L
Watford
0-4
Burnley
L
Watford
1-2
Stoke City
W
Watford
2-1
Preston
L
West Brom
1-0
Watford
L
Swansea
2-0
Watford
D
Watford
1-1
West Ham
L
Watford
1-5
Peterborough
D
Wrexham
1-1
Watford
Preston - Recent Form
L
Wrexham
4-1
Preston
L
Birmingham
4-0
Preston
L
Preston
0-1
Millwall
D
QPR
2-2
Preston
L
Preston
0-1
Lincoln
L
Watford
2-1
Preston
W
Preston
2-1
Blackburn
L
Preston
1-3
Bristol City
L
Charlton
1-0
Preston
L
Preston
0-4
Everton
Watford
Form
W L L D L
Preston
Form
L W L L L

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About Watford vs Preston

Watford face Preston in Championship (England) on Tuesday, September 8, 2026 (kick-off 18:45) at Vicarage Road, Watford. On this page you will find PeakyBet's free prediction, betting tips, head-to-head record, recent form and key match facts for Watford vs Preston.

Recent form: Watford have recorded 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last 5 matches, while Preston have 1 win, 0 draws and 4 losses in their last 5 matches.

Based on PeakyBet's statistical model, the leading betting angle for Watford vs Preston points towards: +1.5, x, 1. Always compare with the latest odds and team news before placing a bet.

The PeakyBet model gives Watford a 47% chance of winning, the draw 27% and Preston 26%. Over 2.5 goals is rated at 44% and both teams to score at 48%.

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