The Vicarage Road will be the stage for a crucial Championship clash as Watford take on Preston North End on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at 7:45 PM UK time. Watford, sitting 8th in the table with 41 points, are aiming to climb into the playoff spots, while Preston, in 16th with 31 points, are looking to pull further away from the relegation zone. Watford come into this match after a 2-0 victory over Derby County, while Preston played out a 0-0 draw with Luton Town. With both teams in need of points, this promises to be an intriguing encounter.
Watford have been inconsistent this season, but their recent form has shown signs of improvement. They come into this match looking to build on their recent victory.
Preston North End have been inconsistent this season, with their recent form showing signs of struggle. They come into this match winless in their last three league games.
Preston North End have had the upper hand in recent meetings, winning the last two Championship meetings against Watford. The reverse fixture in October saw Preston secure a 3-0 victory, with goals from Milutin Osmajic and Ali McCann. Watford’s last win in this fixture came in 2022, highlighting their struggles against Preston.
Watford’s home advantage and superior squad quality make them slight favourites for this clash. Preston’s injury woes and poor away form further tilt the scales in Watford’s favour. Expect a closely contested game, but Watford should edge it.
Goal.mu/Mauri.bet predicts: Watford 2-1 Preston North End
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Watford have scored in each of their last 10 home league games, their longest scoring streak at Vicarage Road since 2023.
Watford: Bond; Abankwah, Sierralta, Pollock; Baah, Louza, Dele-Bashiru, Ngakia; Kayembe, Bayo, Vata
Preston North End: Woodman; Storey, Lindsay, Gibson; Kesler-Hayden, Ledson, McCann, Hughes; Keane, Osmajic, Greenwood
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