Head-to-head overview

Based on the matches in our database.

Preston North End 99 draws6 Watford
24
Meetings
2.33
Goals / game
54%
Both teams scored
46%
Over 2.5 goals
Preston North End

Facts about Preston North End

Scored in18/24 (75%)
Conceded in15/24 (63%)
Goals scored29 · 1.21/game
Longest winning streak3
Longest unbeaten run6
Longest losing streak2
Longest run without a win6
Watford

Facts about Watford

Scored in15/24 (63%)
Conceded in18/24 (75%)
Goals scored27 · 1.13/game
Longest winning streak2
Longest unbeaten run6
Longest losing streak3
Longest run without a win6
By competition
CompetitionPreston North EndDrawWatfordGames
Championship89623
League Cup1001
All competitions99624

ELO comparison

Five-year rating histories overlaid, with a neutral head-to-head forecast.

Preston North End1666
gap 9
1675Watford
1853166520222023202420252026
If they met (neutral venue)
Preston North End
34%
Draw
30%
Watford
36%

All meetings

24 matches on record

8 Sep 2026
Championship
WatfordWatford21Preston North EndPreston North End
BTTSO2.5
14 Feb 2026
Championship
Preston North EndPreston North End22WatfordWatford
BTTSO2.5
25 Nov 2025
Championship
WatfordWatford11Preston North EndPreston North End
BTTSO2.5

Preston North End recent form

Watford recent form

Preston North End has gone head to head with Watford 24 times since 2004, winning 9 and scoring 29 goals. Watford, in turn, has won 6 and scored 27 goals. There have been 9 draws between Preston North End and Watford. Across all meetings both teams have scored in 54% of games and 46% have produced over 2.5 goals, at an average of 2.33 goals per game.