Watford will be looking to rediscover their level at the very start of the season when they host Preston North End at Vicarage Road on Tuesday night, with both sides yet to find any real consistency in the Championship.
The Hornets made an encouraging start by beating Southampton 2-1 on home turf, but that victory has been followed by a disappointing run of just two points from their next four league outings.
Preston's start has been even more difficult, with Paul Heckingbottom's side losing each of their opening four Championship fixtures.
However, the Lilywhites finally got their campaign up and running last weekend, edging Lancashire rivals Blackburn Rovers 2-1 to secure their first league victory.
That result will have lifted spirits at Deepdale, although Preston's struggles away from home remain a concern.
With Watford back on their own patch, another difficult evening could await the visitors at Vicarage Road.
Watford v Preston North End Tips Summary
Best Bet - Watford to win @ 21/20
Alternative Bet - Amin Nabizada anytime goalscorer @ 8/5
Bet Builder - Both teams to score, Luca Kjerrumgaard anytime goalscorer & Leo Leroy to be booked @ 10/1
Watford v Preston North End Prediction
Best Bet: Watford to win @ 21/20
Losing their opening two away games in the Championship this season, Preston's struggles away from Deepdale have continued into the new campaign.
The Lilywhites have now managed just two wins in their last 12 away games in the league and it looks like they might well leave Vicarage Road with nothing to show for their efforts.
North End have managed just one win in their last nine visits to Vicarage Road and, with Watford beating Southampton and drawing with West Ham at home already this term, the hosts are backed to claim the three points on Tuesday night in Hertfordshire.
Alternative Bet: Amin Nabizada anytime goalscorer @ 8/5
One of the latest talents to come through the academy at Watford, Amin Nabizada looks like he has a bright future ahead of him.
The 19-year-old Afghanistan international bagged his first goal for the Watford senior side in an impressive 2-1 win over Southampton in their opening game of the 2026/27 Championship campaign.
Also scoring in the home draw against West Ham, Nabizada has created a good habit of scoring at Vicarage Road this season and he’s good value to repeat the feat against Preston this week.
Watford v Preston North End Bet Builder Tip
Both teams to score
Luca Kjerrumgaard anytime goalscorer
Leo Leroy to be booked
Pays 10/1
Both sides have scored in all of Watford’s last three home games in all competitions and that trend is backed to continue on Tuesday night, especially considering the Lilywhites have scored in four of their last five away games in the Championship.
With Watford therefore needing at least two goals to claim the win Luca Kjerrumgaard is also fancied in the anytime goalscorer market in this three-fold Bet Builder.
The Dane scored nine goals in the Championship last season and, having already opened his goalscoring account for this term after a goal at Wrexham, Kjerrumgaard is tipped to find the back of the net here.
Completing this 10/1 shot, Leo Leroy has already picked up two yellow cards in the Championship this season and the French midfielder is fancied to add another to the growing collection on Tuesday.
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Key Match Stats
Preston have won just two of their last 12 away games in the Championship
The Lilywhites have lost both of their two away matches in the Championship so far this term
Watford are unbeaten at home in the Championship this season, with one win and one draw in that time
Preston have managed just one win in their last nine clashes with the Hornets at Vicarage Road (1W, 5D, 3L)
The Lilywhites have scored in four of their last five away games in the Championship
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