Watford host Preston in the Championship on 8 September. Preston have won 14 of their 35 previous meetings, with Watford winning eight and 13 draws.
Watford enter the match with one draw and two losses in their last three games, scoring one goal and conceding four. Their recent form includes a 0-1 away loss to West Bromwich Albion, a 0-2 away loss to Swansea City, and a 1-1 home draw with West Ham United. Preston have one win and two losses in their last three, scoring three goals and conceding five, with a 2-1 home win against Blackburn Rovers, a 1-3 home loss to Bristol City, and a 0-1 away loss to Charlton Athletic. Watford are managed by Alessio Dionisi, while Preston are managed by Paul Heckingbottom. Watford have a squad market value of EUR 76.1 million, compared to Preston's EUR 44.58 million. Watford have won 1 x League One, while Preston have won 3 x Championship, 2 x FA Cup, and 2 x Premier League. Watford have K. Baah, M. Boadu, M. Bola, J. Grieves, and O. H. Traore out with injuries, while T. Akomeah, B. Mlacic, and J. Ngakia are doubtful. Preston are without B. Potts due to an ankle injury, and T. Carroll, A. Hughes, and A. McCann are doubtful.
| Metric | Watford | Preston |
|---|---|---|
| Recent form | 0W 1D 2L | 1W 0D 2L |
| Squad market value | EUR 76.1m | EUR 44.58m |
| Previous meetings (35, 13 draws) | 8 wins | 14 wins |
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