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Watford prepare to entertain Preston North End at Vicarage Road Stadium on Saturday afternoon, and hold the advantage on previous meetings between the two. Of the 15 games played, Hornets have recorded 7 wins, and Preston N.E. have come away with 3 victories.
The most recent encounter between these two sides at Vicarage Road Stadium was less than a year ago, in March 2005, as the visitors ran out cosy 0-2 winners in a Championship match.
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| Recent encounters between the teams: | |||||
| 2004/2005 | Sat 19 Mar | Watford | 0-2 | Preston N.E. | CHMP |
| 2004/2005 | Sat 07 Aug | Preston N.E. | 2 - 1 | Watford | CHMP |
| 2003/2004 | Sat 14 Feb | Watford | 2 - 0 | Preston N.E. | CHMP |
| 2003/2004 | Tue 04 Nov | Preston N.E. | 2 - 1 | Watford | CHMP |
| 2002/2003 | Tue 04 Mar | Watford | 0 - 1 | Preston N.E. | CHMP |
| 2002/2003 | Tue 17 Sep | Preston N.E. | 1 - 1 | Watford | CHMP |
| 2001/2002 | Thu 31 Jan | Preston N.E. | 1 - 1 | Watford | CHMP |
Recent respective form guides
Watford's disastrous home run has meant they have managed only 2 draws from the last six matches. While Hornets have scored 4, a worringly large 10 have been leaked at the other end.
Preston N.E.'s away form is none too clever either, with two wins, two draws, and two defeats. A generous 7 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.
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| Current form guides: | P | W | D | L | F | A | P |
| Watford | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 7 |
| Preston N.E. | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 5 |
FootyMad's prediction ...
These are testing times at Vicarage Road Stadium for the Hornets and the Madmen are unable to see past Preston N.E. claiming victory in a close match.
| Sequence statistics: | |
| Watford | Failed to win in previous 7 home matches. |
| Preston N.E. | Not won in previous 3 away matches. No win in the 2 most recent games. |