Our model gives Watford a 51% chance to win this one, against 26% for a draw and 23% for Preston North End.

Both teams are projected to score in 51% of simulations, against 49% where at least one side is kept off the scoresheet.

The model leans toward over 2.5 total goals, giving it a 49% likelihood against 51% for under 2.5.

Looking at recent form across all competitions, Watford have gone over 2.5 goals in 0 of their last 1, and Preston North End have done so in 1 of their last 2.