Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(53) 34 Goals 30 (61)
(38) 21 Assists 28 (45)
(6.4) 6.7 Average Ratings 6.7 (6.5)
28.5 Average Age 27
184.1 Average Height (cm) 183
(0.6) 0.8 Shots pg 0.9 (0.9)
(52%) 53% Aerial Duel Success 55% (49%)
(0.6) 0.4 Dribbles pg 0.6 (0.6)
(1.3) 1.2 Tackles pg 1.1 (1.3)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Championship.

Missing Players

Preston
Watford
Player Reason Status Rating
Emil Riis Out 6.56
Milutin Osmajic Out 6.24
No missing players.

Team News

Preston
Watford
  • Ryan Lowe is set to name an unchanged starting XI on Saturday following a composed performance against Huddersfield in midweek.
  • The Lilywhites will once again be without attacking duo Milutin Osmajic and Emil Riis.
  • Valerien Ismael could make just one change to the side that started on Tuesday night with Rhys Healey replacing Mileta Rajovic up top.
  • Watford have a clean bill of health for the trip to Deepdale after defensive midfielder Jake Livermore returned for the midweek defeat to Ipswich.

Prediction

  • Preston were in complete control of their game against relegation-threatened Huddersfield in midweek, scoring twice in the first half as they closed out a 3-1 victory in Yorkshire.
  • Ryan Lowe has steadied the ship following a worrying run of results, meaning the hosts sit just one point off the top six heading into gameweek 22.
  • Watford were on course for a respectable point at home against promotion frontrunners Ipswich on Tuesday night before a late lapse in concentration allowed Sam Morsy to steal the points for the Tractor Boys.
  • Valerien Ismael's side have now failed to win back-to-back league games ahead of the trip to Deepdale on Saturday.
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