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Watford vs Preston Match Page

Referee

James Bell

Kickoff

19:45 • GW 28

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Match Analysis & Tactical Insights

"Watford host Preston in what promises to be a statistically significant matchup. Watford have been relatively disciplined, with an average of 11.6 fouls over their last 10 outings. "

Our algorithm analyzes the last 10 matches and historical data for both Watford and Preston to identify patterns in behavior, referee tendencies, and market value.

Betting Market Indicators

Projected Fouls21.8
Goal Potential~ 2.2 xG
VolatilityLOW

Stat Comparison

H2H Average (Last 3 Meetings)

WatfordPreston
Goals
1.0
2.0
Shots
18.0
11.0
Shots on Target
5.3
4.0
Fouls
9.7
10.0
Yellow Cards
1.0
2.3
Corners
6.0
6.0
Possession
55%
45%

Watford vs Preston Match Recap

Final result analysis for this Championship encounter. We break down how the actual match stats compared to historical season averages.

Watford

1

Final Score

Preston

2

Overall Possession

Wat

68%

Pre

32%

10Shots15
4Shots on Target8
8Fouls Committed14
4Corners2
0Tackles0
Discipline
2Offsides
3Offsides
Discipline

Statistical Verification

The match finished with 8 fouls for Watford. Compared to their season average of 11.6, this performance was more disciplined than projected.

In the booking department, 0 yellows were shown to the home side.Preston recorded 2 cards, against a historical average of 1.7.

Referee Impact Recap

James Bell oversaw a match with 2 total cards. This stayed under the high-volatility thresholds often monitored by card-market bettors in the Championship.

With an aggregate projected foul count of 21.8 between these two sides, bettors should keep a close eye on early match intensity.

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Match Result Synchronized: 12:35:41 AM • 2025/26 Season Coverage Active.

0.40Goals For1.60
1.40Goals Conceded1.40
14.00Shots For10.40
4.20Shots On Target2.80
8.00Corners4.60
12.00Fouls Committed8.60
2.60Yellow Cards2.00

Defensive

PlayerFoulsFouls WonYellows1+ Fouls2+ Fouls
J. Ngakia
1.40
0.20
2
-
-
M. Pollock
1.60
0.80
1
-
-
J. Abankwah
1.60
1.00
1
-
-
E. Selvik
0.00
0.40
2
-
-
S. Mfuni
0.20
0.40
1
-
-
J. Pétris
0.60
1.80
0
-
-
M. Bola
0.60
0.20
0
-
-
K. Keben
0.60
0.60
0
-
-
N. Baxter
0.00
0.00
0
-
-

Offensive

PlayerFoulsFouls WonYellowsAssists1+ F Won
I. Louza
1.40
1.60
3
0.20
-
N. Irankunda
1.40
1.40
1
0.00
-
H. Kyprianou
0.80
1.60
2
0.00
-
N. Mendy
0.60
0.80
1
0.00
-
E. Bove
1.00
0.00
2
0.00
-
G. Chakvetadze
0.20
0.80
0
0.00
-
O. Maamma
0.20
0.40
0
0.00
-
T. Ince
0.20
0.20
0
0.00
-

Shooting

PlayerSoTShotsGoalsAssists1+ SoT
R. Vata
0.60
1.40
0.20
0.00
-
E. Kayembe
0.60
1.40
0.20
0.00
-
L. Kjerrumgaard
0.80
1.00
0.20
0.00
-
M. Doumbia
0.40
1.40
0.00
0.00
-
Vivaldo Semedo
0.40
0.40
0.20
0.00
-
K. Baah
0.00
0.40
0.00
0.00
-

Defensive

PlayerFoulsFouls WonYellows1+ Fouls2+ Fouls
L. Lindsay
1.40
0.00
1
-
-
L. Gibson
1.00
0.00
1
-
-
J. Lewis
1.00
0.40
1
-
-
O. Offiah
1.00
0.40
1
-
-
J. Storey
0.20
0.40
1
-
-
D. Iversen
0.00
0.40
1
-
-
Pol Valentín
1.00
1.20
0
-
-
T. Small
0.40
0.20
0
-
-
D. Cornell
0.00
0.20
0
-
-

Offensive

PlayerFoulsFouls WonYellowsAssists1+ F Won
H. Armstrong
0.80
2.00
0
0.00
-
J. Thompson
1.20
1.20
0
0.00
-
A. Moran
1.00
0.60
1
0.20
-
A. McCann
1.40
0.20
1
0.00
-
A. Devine
0.00
1.00
1
0.40
-
A. Hughes
0.80
0.60
1
0.00
-
B. Whiteman
0.80
0.20
2
0.00
-
A. Vukčević
0.60
0.20
0
0.00
-
B. Potts
0.20
0.20
0
0.20
-

Shooting

PlayerSoTShotsGoalsAssists1+ SoT
L. Dobbin
0.60
1.60
0.20
0.60
-
M. Osmajić
0.20
0.60
0.20
0.20
-
D. Jebbison
0.20
0.60
0.00
0.00
-
M. Smith
0.00
0.20
0.00
0.00
-

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Data-Led Match Summary

Watford come into this Championship fixture averaging 13.9 shots, 11.6 fouls, and 2.5 cards across their last ten tracked matches. Preston are returning 10.5 shots, 10.2 fouls, and 1.7 cards over the same sample, which gives this page a direct pre-match benchmark for shots, discipline, and volatility markets.

Use this match page alongside the Championship fixture hub, the stat leaderboards, and the referee page for James Bell to compare player props, team form, and booking pressure before kickoff.

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