Watford vs Preston Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 25 Nov 2025

Championship Betting Preview: Watford vs Preston

Watford take on Preston at Vicarage Road, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Tuesday 25 November.

Watford look like a standout bet when it comes to the Full-Time Result market. There are odds of -100 that the home team overcome Preston and we’re confident that this is a value play.

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Watford won their last game 3-2. This was a road win against Derby County at Pride Park. The Hornets had most of the ball enjoying 62% possession and four shots on target, while Edo Kayembe registered two goals and Luca Kjerrumgaard scored the other.

Preston North End lost when last in action. In a home game at Deepdale, they were turned over 2-1 by Blackburn Rovers. Paul Heckingbottom's men were restricted to 45% possession and had four shots on goal, while Alfie Devine was on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Preston have won the last two encounters against Watford. The most recent was a 2-1 away victory at Vicarage Road following a 3-0 home win at Deepdale. It’s been three Watford victories, three draws and two Preston wins in the previous 8 H2H meetings.

Championship		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
4	Preston	26	11	10	5	36	25	11	36:25	43
6	Watford	25	11	8	6	37	29	8	37:29	41

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Watford have 5 wins, 2 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.7 goals from 5.8 shots on goal and 14.8 attempts. Javi Gracia's team have averaged 50.9% possession and 4.7 corners per match, with their opponents getting 1.3 goals from 4.1 shots on goal, 12.7 attempts and 5.0 corners.

Imran Louza leads the way with 6 goals, Luca Kjerrumgaard has 3, with Edo Kayembe and two others on 2. Imran Louza is the leading assists maker on 3.

Preston have won 4, lost 3 and drawn 3, averaging 4.0 shots on goal, 12.4 attempts and 1.4 goals. The Lilywhites average 47.0% possession, 3.6 corners awarded and 6.5 corners against, while 1.1 goals have been conceded from 12.5 attempts and 4.0 shots on goal.

Michael Smith and Thierry Small have top scored with 3, while Lewis Dobbin is next on 2. Lewis Dobbin and Daniel Jebbison have been the top assists providers with 2 in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Watford confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Nathan Baxter (GK), Jeremy Ngakia, Kevin Keben, Matthew Pollock, Marc Bola, Edo Kayembe, Imran Louza, Hector Kyprianou, Othmane Maamma, Mamadou Doumbia, Luca Kjerrumgaard.

Preston confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Daniel Iversen (GK), Jordan Storey, Liam Lindsay, Andrew Hughes, Odel Offiah, Stefan Thordarson, Jordan Thompson, Alfie Devine, Jamal Lewis, Lewis Dobbin, Daniel Jebbison.

Watford vs Preston Prediction & Betting Tips

Tackle Watford vs Preston with all the betting insight you need, including our match prediction, scoreline forecast, corners market advice, key player prop selections and a hand-picked bet builder.

Match Prediction

If you agree with our verdict that Watford can claim a Championship victory, then there’s the chance to get betting odds of -100 that this happens. We think that this price sticks out.

The football experts at Sportsgambler.com check injury updates regularly and combine this with the form guide. We’re also able to consult a database of Championship stats and present the key numbers to our readers.

Key Watford vs Preston league stats:

• Watford have won 4 of their last 5 games at home.

The latest odds at the best betting sites suggest our pick carries a 50% chance of winning. However, our tipsters have this number closer to 60% based on their in-depth research. This is why we can recommend this bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Watford 1 - 0 Preston

We’re predicting Watford to land a 1-0 victory and this is available at +510. The correct score betting option provides plenty of fun and entertainment.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Imran Louza Over 0.5 Shots On Target -133

Imran Louza (Watford) is available at -133 to register a minimum of one shot on goal. When it comes to wagering Shots on Target, we think the betting odds really stand out for this pick.

Latest Imran Louza Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+240

First

+650

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-147

Under 0.5

-120

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Edo Kayembe to Score +400

Edo Kayembe (Watford) has racked up two goals in his past five Championship games. When it comes to him finding the net, we believe the +400 available is appealing when backing him on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

Latest Edo Kayembe Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+410

First

+1000

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-227

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Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners -118

There has been four straight Preston games where 9.5 Total Corners has been covered, while it has been two consecutive Watford matches where the same thing has happened. The two sides should be capable of covering the line when it comes to Total Corners and odds of -118 are available.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Watford

Total

9.70 4.70 5.00

Home

8.80 4.70 4.10

Away

9.10 3.80 5.30

Preston

Total

10.10 3.60 6.50

Home

8.90 3.90 5.00

Away

10.80 4.10 6.70

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-133

Under 9.5

-105

Watford Corners

Over 5.5

-120

Under 5.5

-118

Preston Corners

Over 3.5

-147

Under 3.5

+102

Most Corners

1

-200

X

+650

2

+195

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Watford vs Preston Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

The bookies have Watford as -123 favourites for this Championship clash, with the Full-Time Result betting odds implying that they are 55% likely to win. The +350 means that Preston North End are seen as having the lowest probability of succeeding.

The Asian Handicap -0.5 option is the same as a win on the 1x2 market. Watford are -125 when it comes to this selection, with their opponents Preston +0.5 at -103 which means the draw is also included with this pick.

The Total Goals market always provides an interesting angle and Under 2.5 Goals is the shortest-priced option. The Both Teams to Score market is intriguing, with the Yes and No options evenly-matched.

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Full-Time Result

1

-123

X

+235

2

+350

Half-Time Result

1

+140

X

+114

2

+360

Double Chance

1X

-556

12

-345

X2

-110

Draw No Bet

1

-333

2

+205

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-125

2 Hcp +0.5

-103

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-149

Over 2.5

+115

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-114

No

-122

Luca Tange Kjerrumgaard is the First Goalscorer favourite at +420. Alternatively, there’s the opportunity to simply back him to find the net anytime at +175.

Luca Tange Kjerrumgaard (Watford)

First

+175

Anytime

+420

Vivaldo Semedo (Watford)

First

+195

Anytime

+525

Imran Louza (Watford)

First

+240

Anytime

+650

Nestory Irankunda (Watford)

First

+250

Anytime

+600

Edo Kayembe (Watford)

First

+410

Anytime

+1000

Michael Smith (Preston)

First

+430

Anytime

+950

Moussa Sissoko (Watford)

First

+440

Anytime

+1000

Will Keane (Preston)

First

+450

Anytime

+1050

Giorgi Chakvetadze (Watford)

First

+500

Anytime

+1150

Daniel Jebbison (Preston)

First

+500

Anytime

+1200

Robbie Brady (Preston)

First

+800

Anytime

+1700

Hector Kyprianou (Watford)

First

+800

Anytime

+1800

Thierry Small (Preston)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Ben Whiteman (Preston)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Jeremy Ngakia (Watford)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

Luca Tange Kjerrumgaard (Watford)

Over 0.5

-233

Under 0.5

+130

Vivaldo Semedo (Watford)

Over 0.5

-192

Under 0.5

+110

Imran Louza (Watford)

Over 0.5

-147

Under 0.5

-120

Nestory Irankunda (Watford)

Over 0.5

-143

Under 0.5

-118

Michael Smith (Preston)

Over 0.5

+123

Under 0.5

-222

Will Keane (Preston)

Over 0.5

+130

Under 0.5

-244

Edo Kayembe (Watford)

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-227

Daniel Jebbison (Preston)

Over 0.5

+140

Under 0.5

-263

Moussa Sissoko (Watford)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-303

Giorgi Chakvetadze (Watford)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-345

Thierry Small (Preston)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-714

Robbie Brady (Preston)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-769

Watford have gone unbeaten at Vicarage Road in the last five games. The Hornets have secured five wins, three draws and two defeats in the last 10 home matches, scoring an average of 1.60 goals per game and conceding 1.10.

Preston have four draws, four defeats and two wins in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.20 goals per match and conceding 1.30.

In the last meeting at Vicarage Road, Preston defeated Watford by a 2-1 scoreline. The previous 4 H2H meetings at Vicarage Road have ended in two draws along with a victory for Watford and Preston.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Watford Home Stats		5-3-2	2.70	1.60	1.10	7	3	8	2
Preston Away Stats		2-4-4	2.50	1.20	1.30	5	5	7	3

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Watford vs Preston Lineups & Team News

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