Two teams going well in the Championship with high ambitions face off in this key midweek fixture as Watford host Preston North End.
EFL Championship
Our 3 predictions for Watford vs Preston North End
- 1st prediction: Watford to win or draw
- 2nd prediction: Under 2.5 goals in the game
- 3rd prediction: Both teams to score – No
1st prediction for Watford vs Preston North End: Watford to win or draw – 1/4
This is a huge game in the top half of the Championship. Preston have started well and lie fifth with a genuine shot of promotion at this point. A win could see them up to third while a loss could see them out of the play-off spots. Watford lie just inside the top half and a win could take them into the play-offs.
Preston have been inconsistent lately, with stuttering form stopping them from capitalising on rivals faltering. A win here would help them get back on track, though they are probably underdogs as visitors.
Watford have picked up under new manager Javi Gracia, who finally seems to have settled on a team. Watford have a good squad and have all the momentum, which will help them here.
2nd prediction for Watford vs Preston North End: Under 2.5 goals in the game – 7/10
This is likely to be an incredibly entertaining yet cagey game, with both sides having plenty to play for.
Added to that the context of the game, with Preston flying high and Watford in mid-table, and all the ingredients for a cracker are there. Neither side have actually been that good in attack, but their defences are strong which has helped them and will impact this game.
3rd prediction for Watford vs Preston North End: Both teams to score – No – 17/20
This is a prediction which is mainly based on the previous one, taking into account the context of the match. The two sides have been doing well recently, but this is mainly based on defensive stability so it is likely they will cancel each other out. Watford look to be the weaker of the two based on league position but they have home advantage which they will use to get ahead in the game and prevent Preston from getting back in.
With both sides looking up the table – Watford at the top half and Preston at the top four – a win here is crucial. Defence has been key for both sides’ success and this will be the case here so expect a low scorer.
Best odds for Watford vs Preston North End
| Bookmaker | Watford | Draw | Preston North End |
| NRGBet Sports | 10/11 | 12/5 | 3/1 |
| Bet442 Sport | 19/20 | 12/5 | 29/10 |
| 7bet Sports | 14/15 | 12/5 | 16/5 |
Full preview of the game: last results and head to head
This is a massive game at this stage of the season as the two teams look to climb the table and achieve their goals. That applies particularly for Preston, who will have the promotion places on their mind. A loss and other results against them could see them drop out of the play offs, and a record of one win in five hasn’t helped their cause of late. Watford have improved under their new boss with only one loss in five, and are riding high after five unbeaten and a win against high flying Derby County in their last match. Whatever happens, there’s plenty riding on this one.
Confrontation
25/11/2025
Championship Championship
Watford
Preston
1
1
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Championship Championship
Watford
Preston North End
1
2
02/10/2024
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Preston North End
Watford
3
0
06/04/2024
Championship Championship
Watford
Preston North End
0
0
16/12/2023
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Preston North End
Watford
1
5
Last Results - Watford 
09/12/2025
Championship Championship
Watford
Sheffield Wed
1
1
D
06/12/2025
Championship Championship
Watford
Norwich
3
2
W
01/12/2025
Championship Championship
Birmingham
Watford
2
1
L
25/11/2025
Championship Championship
Watford
Preston
1
1
D
22/11/2025
Championship Championship
Derby
Watford
2
3
W
Last Results - Preston
09/12/2025
Championship Championship
Preston
Coventry
1
1
D
06/12/2025
Championship Championship
Preston
Wrexham
1
1
D
29/11/2025
Championship Championship
Sheffield Wed
Preston
2
3
W
25/11/2025
Championship Championship
Watford
Preston
1
1
D
21/11/2025
Championship Championship
Preston
Blackburn
1
2
L
Where to watch Watford vs Preston North End
This is a huge game as both sides look to achieve their ambitions for the season. Here’s where to watch it:
Location: Vicarage Road, Watford, UK, WD18 0ER
Date and time: 7:45 pm UK time, Wednesday 25th November 2025
Probable lineups for Harrogate Town vs Walsall
This is an interesting game in terms of team selection. Both sides have plenty to play for but different selection issues. Here’s how we think they’ll line up.
Watford
Line up: N Baxter, J Ngakia, K Keben, M Pollock, M Bola, I Louza, H Kyprianou, K Baah, E Kayembe, O Maamma, L Kjerrumgaard
Injuries/suspensions: C Wiley, P Dwomoh, R Vata (all injured)
Coach: Javi Gracia
Preston North End
Line up: D Iversen, A Hughes, L Lindsay, J Storey, B Whiteman, O Offiah, S Thordarsson, A Devine, T Small, L Dobbin, M Smith
Injuries/suspensions: J Seary, J Thompson, R Brady, W Keane (all injured)
Coach: Paul Heckingbottom
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