Match Analysis: Watford vs Preston
Watford vs Preston ended 0-0. Read the match story, decisive moments, lineups, player highlights, xG and full team statistics.
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MATCH STORY
How the match unfolded
Watford and Preston played out a 0-0 draw.
Watford had 60% possession to Preston's 40%, with 12.00 shots to 11.00.
F. Woodman (Preston) was the standout performer, rated 7.9.
KEY MOMENTS
Match events timeline
Out: J. MorrisIn: Y. Asprilla
WatfordOut: Henrique AraújoIn: K. Davis
WatfordChed EvansYellow Card
PrestonBambo DiabyYellow Card
PrestonOut: T. ParrottIn: T. Cannon
PrestonOut: C. CathcartIn: Mario Gaspar
WatfordOut: D. JohnsonIn: B. Woodburn
PrestonBrad PottsYellow Card
PrestonOut: I. SarrIn: B. Assombalonga
WatfordOut: C. EvansIn: R. Ledson
PrestonFreddie WoodmanYellow Card
PrestonImrân LouzaYellow Card
WatfordTEAM DATA
Match statistics
WatfordStatistic
Preston
60%
Possession
40%
12
Total Shots
11
4
Shots on Target
2
6
Shots off Target
5
2
Blocked Shots
4
8
Shots Inside Box
3
4
Shots Outside Box
8
6
Corners
3
1
Offsides
1
13
Fouls
17
1
Yellow Cards
4
459
Total Passes
301
349
Accurate Passes
194
3
Goalkeeper Saves
4
TEAM SHEETS
Starting lineups and substitutes
Watford
Formation 4-2-3-1 · Coach: S. Bilić
Starting XI
- 1D. BachmannG
- 4H. ChoudhuryM
- 6I. LouzaM
- 10João PedroM
- 12K. SemaM
- 15C. CathcartD
- 21Henrique AraújoF
- 22R. PorteousD
- 23I. SarrM
- 42J. MorrisD
- 44W. HoedtD
Substitutes (7)
- 3Mario GasparD
- 7K. DavisF
- 11I. KonéM
- 18Y. AsprillaM
- 26B. HamerG
- 27C. KabaseleD
- 34B. AssombalongaF
Preston
Formation 3-4-1-2 · Coach: R. Lowe
Starting XI
- 1F. WoodmanG
- 2Álvaro FernándezM
- 3G. CunninghamD
- 4B. WhitemanM
- 8A. BrowneM
- 9C. EvansF
- 10D. JohnsonF
- 14J. StoreyD
- 15T. ParrottF
- 23Bambo DiabyD
- 44B. PottsM
Substitutes (7)
- 5P. BauerD
- 7L. DelapF
- 11R. BradyM
- 18R. LedsonM
- 20B. WoodburnM
- 25D. CornellG
- 28T. CannonF
PLAYER IMPACT
Data-based man of the match and player highlights
Top-rated player
Preston
F. Woodman
Rating 7.9 · 0 goals · 0 assists · 0 shots on target
2
Watford
D. Bachmann
Rating 7.5 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT
3
Watford
W. Hoedt
Rating 7.9 · 0 G · 0 A · 1 SOT
4
Watford
R. Porteous
Rating 7.6 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT
5
Watford
João Pedro
Rating 7.3 · 0 G · 0 A · 2 SOT
6
Preston
J. Storey
Rating 7.6 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT
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Prediction vs actual result
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MATCH ANALYSIS
Watford vs Preston match analysis
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