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Remontada Watford FC vs Preston

RemontadaChampionship · Tue 8/9

Watford FC trailed by one goal, then came back to win

Watford FC2-1Preston
Ahead by one goalLevelBehind by one goal0153045607590HT6'69'76'Lowest pointTurnaround
Behind by one goal in minute 6Winner in minute 76

Why they came back

Took their chances

From minute 6: Watford FC had 14 shots to 15 for Preston, so the comeback came from finishing, not pressure.

Changes by coach A. Dionisi

I. Bravo came on for Payero (46') and assisted, Mavididi came on for Nabizada (46'), Maamma came on for R. Vata (46').

The last 15 minutes

One of Watford FC's goals came after the 75th minute. It's not over until the final whistle.

Fan predictions

Before kick-off, 56% of fans backed Watford FC to win, but they fell behind by one goal first.

The match in one curve

Ahead by one goalLevelBehind by one goal0153045607590HT6'69'76'Substitution 46'Substitution 46'Substitution 46'Substitution 61'Substitution 88'Lowest pointTurnaround
BehindLevelAheadWatford FC goal Preston goalSubstitution Red card

Who pressed more?

Each bar is 5 minutes. Above the line: Watford FC chances, below: Preston. Bar height shows how dangerous the shots were
Watford FCPreston04590

Match story

  1. 6'

    Lang opened the scoring for Preston, putting Preston ahead 1-0.

  2. 69'

    Kayembe equalised for Watford FC, to make it 1-1.

  3. 76'

    Doumbia completed the turnaround for Watford FC, assisted by I. Bravo, putting Watford FC ahead 2-1.

The match in numbers

Watford FCPreston
61%Possession39%
1.44Chance quality (xG)2.48
15Shots18
5On target6
3Big chances4
2Corners4
528Passes322

Top players

1
KayembeWatford FC · Central Midfield
8.2
2
DoumbiaWatford FC · Centre Forward
7.8
3
I. BravoWatford FC · Centre Forward
7.7
Rating out of 10 based on each player's performance

Fan predictions before kick-off

Watford FC 56%Draw 25%Preston 19%
from 1,402 votes

Watford FC's record after falling behind

1times came back from behind
1ended in a win
3points won from behind
1 goalbiggest deficit overturned
0times led and lost it

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