The match of 5th round between Preston и Watford took place on 20 August 2022, Saturday.
The last meeting of these teams took place more than a month ago (16 February 2021) and ended with the victory of Watford with a score 0-1.
League table
The teams are close in the league table, the difference between their points is only 2 points.
Preston takes the 8th position in the league table with 6 points. This is the 4th of 46 team game in the tournament.
The difference with the nearest team on top is 1 point (Preston can score 126 points). In addition, the distance from the TOP-4 is 1 point (126 points are possible). The nearest pursuer has the same number of points with Preston and can score 126 points. The goal difference is 1:0. In addition, the Preston offensive line is one of the worst in the tournament. Preston has the best defensive record in the league.
Watford is in the TOP-4 with 8 points. This is the 4th of 46 team game in the tournament.
Watford has the same number of points with the nearest team on top and can score 126. In addition, the distance from the first place is 1 point (126 points are possible). The nearest pursuer is 1 point lower and has the opportunity to score 126 points additionally. The goal difference is 4:2. The Watford defensive line is one of the TOP-4 in the tournament.
Preston Stats
The team scored 16 points оn its own field in 10 last matches, with the following results 4 wins, 4 draws and 2 losses. The difference between scored and conceded goals is 12-10. The average number of goals is 1.2. The average number of cards in 10 last matches is 1.5.
Watford Stats
The team scored 7 points when playing away in 10 last matches, with the following results 1 win, 4 draws и 5 losses. The difference between scored and conceded goals is 6-17. The average number of goals is 0.6. The average number of cards in 10 last matches is 1.6.