Watford vs Preston North End prediction | 8 Sep 2026 | xGtoday

Watford vs Preston North End: by the numbers

There are 110 places between these two in our European rankings, with Watford the higher, and 10 places between them in England.

The recent trend shows Preston North End on the rise, +0.7 rating points over their last 10 matches, while Watford has gone the other way at -1.2.

Last time these teams played, on 14 Feb 2026, Watford lost 0.1 rating points.

Watford first reached their highest ever xGtoday rating of 78.8 on 22 Dec 2018.

Preston North End first climbed to joint #141 in our European rankings on 9 Feb 2019.