Preston North End vs Watford Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

Eight points separate these two sides.

Preston North End have started the season in poor form gathering just five points from the opening seven matches. They are currently languishing in the 22nd position while also boasting a minus-eight goal difference. The team is lacking in all the departments struggling to score goals while also conceding goals easily. Paul Heckingbottom has a huge challenge on his hands to change the fortune of the team if the results don’t change, his future will be at serious risk. 

Meanwhile, Watford started the season on a positive note under the leadership of Tom Cleverly who has managed to change the fortune of the team with his team management skills and prior experiences. 

Hornets are currently occupying the seventh spot in the championship standings after seven matches. Although they are out of the Carabao Cup, the team impressed everyone with their performance against Manchester City whom they gave a tough fight. A victory here will further take them to the top five positions if the other team’s result goes the other way. 

Kick-Off:

Wednesday, 2 October 2024 at 7:45 PM UK

Thursday, 3 October 2024 at 12:15 AM IST

Location: Deepdale, Preston

Form:

⁠Preston North End (in all competitions): L-D-D-D-L

Watford (in all competitions): L-D-L-L-W

Players to Watch

Brad Potts (⁠Preston North End)

Brad Potts is one of the instrumental figures in the team who has performed consistently for the team this season. He has played in all the matches thus far registering one assist in the process. Potts is one of the long-serving players in the squad who will be playing his seventh season with the team. He has already racked up 213 appearances for them scoring 17 goals. He is an excellent reader of the game and uses his awareness to sense the danger using his experience. 

Moussa Sissoko (Watford)

Moussa Sissoko has been one the underrated defensive midfielders of this generation who doesn’t often get the plaudits he deserves. Although he is past his peak years, Sissoko is already performing at a high level delivering consistent performances in the middle of the park for the team. This season, he has appeared seven times for the Hornets, although he is yet to open his account for the new season, he has managed to provide an assist.

Match Facts

• Preston North End are unbeaten in four home games
• Watford have failed to keep a clean sheet in five matches
• Watford are unbeaten in the last six games against Preston North End 

⁠Preston North End vs Watford: Betting tips and odds

• Tip 1: Both teams to score in this game – 4/5 with bet365
• Tip 2: Watford to win this game – 17/10 with William HILL
• Tip 3: Match to end with goals under 3.5– 1/4 with sky bet

Injury & Team News

Preston North End have a fully fit squad to choose from which will be good news for the team as they aim to return to winning ways. 

Meanwhile, Watford are missing several players for this game. The list includes Daniel Bachmann, Francisco Sierralta, Jeremy Ngakia, Kevin Keben, and Ryan Andrews who all are sidelined for this game due to injury. 

Head to Head

Total Matches – 48

⁠Preston North End – 18

Watford – 14

Draws – 16

Predicted Lineup

⁠Preston North End predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Woodman (GK); Potts, Storey, Lindsay, Hughes; Bowler, Whiteman; Frókjær-Jensen, McCann, Holmes; Jakobsen

Watford predicted lineup (3-4-2-1):

Bond (GK); Morris, Ogbonna, Pollock; Ebosele, Dale-Bashiru, Sissoko, Larouci; Kayembe, Chakvetadze; Bayo

Match Prediction for ⁠Preston North End vs Watford

Neither team are in a great run of form but Watford will be in confidence heading into this match after returning to winning ways. We expect, the Hornets to continue their winning streak and put more misery on the home team. 

Prediction: ⁠Preston North End 1-2 Watford

Telecast for ⁠Preston North End vs Watford

India – FanCode

UK – Sky Sports Football

US – CBS Sports Network, Paramount+

Nigeria – No Telecast

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