In the last five league matches, Preston North End and Watford have only one win between them, yet they are still in contention for the play-off places. That is why bookmakers are unsure about either side winning.
Preston North End
Confidence in the hosts is even lower: the odds on them to win have moved above 3.00. Yet they are higher in the standings (seventh versus 12th), and it was the home side who earned the only win between the two sides (1:0 against Portsmouth), so where is the problem? In head-to-head meetings the squad are also unbeaten in four (two wins and two draws), although three of those matches were away. We do not see any obvious reason for such a price.
Watford
After a successful run (five wins and three draws), the visitors are slipping back into mid-table again. They are three points off the play-off spots. The standings from sixth to 13th are very tight, with all the teams separated by just three points. They are now on a six-match winless run (three draws and three defeats), having scored only two goals in that spell, both bringing draws. It is surprising that the side are priced below 2.50. In this current run they have already failed to win three matches in which they were favourites.
Preston North End vs Watford Prediction
This is a very even match-up and a single goal could decide it. We are still on the side of Preston North End, who have taken points at Deepdale in 12 of 16 matches in this EFL Championship season.
