Probable Lineups
Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison
Goals
Assists
(6.5)
6.6
Average Ratings
6.7
(6.5)
25.7
Average Age
24.7
184.3
Average Height (cm)
182.5
(0.7)
0.8
Shots pg
0.8
(0.8)
(52%)
55%
Aerial Duel Success
53%
(53%)
(0.5)
0.5
Dribbles pg
0.4
(0.4)
(1.2)
1
Tackles pg
1.3
(1.5)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Championship.
Missing Players
Watford
Preston
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kévin Keben | Out | 6.49 | |
| Daniel Bachmann | Out | 6.59 | |
| Pierre Dwomoh | Out | 6.47 | |
| Giorgi Chakvetadze | Doubtful | 6.89 | |
| Festy Ebosele | Doubtful | 6.63 |
| Player | Reason | Status | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Potts | Out | 6.69 | |
| Benjamin Whiteman | Out | 6.56 | |
| Robert Brady | Doubtful | 6.56 |
Team News
Watford
Preston
- Tom Cleverley will likely move Jeremy Ngakia over to the right in midweek with Yasser Larouci stepping in at left-back.
- Giorgi Chakvetadze and Festy Ebosele are both doubtful for Watford, while goalkeeper Jonathan Bond is likely to play through the pain barrier.
- Paul Heckingbottom could hand a debut to Brentford loanee Jayden Meghoma, while Mads Frökjaer-Jensen may be recalled further forward.
- Central midfielder Ben Whiteman is serving the second instalment of a two-match suspension.
