Preston

Yes — 63% confidence

Both Watford and Preston have failed to record a single clean sheet across their five Championship matches this season. Watford have scored in every home game played so far, averaging 1.5 goals per match at Vicarage Road, while Preston have conceded at an average rate of 2.0 goals per game overall. With both defensive records showing vulnerabilities, there is a reasonable probability of both teams finding the net.

Watford or Draw — 74% confidence

Watford are unbeaten in their two home Championship matches this season, recording a 2-1 win over Southampton and a 1-1 draw against West Ham. In contrast, Preston have lost both of their away league fixtures and have conceded ten goals across five matches overall. While five of the past ten head-to-head encounters ended level, covering both the home win and the draw aligns well with Preston's away struggles and Watford's resilience at Vicarage Road.

These two calls are about different parts of the match (both teams to score and double chance), so neither one determines the other. The figure shown is the lower of the two — a combo can never be more likely than its weaker leg.

Watford are unbeaten in their two home Championship matches this season, recording a 2-1 win over Southampton and a 1-1 draw against West Ham. In contrast, Preston have lost both of their away league fixtures and have conceded ten goals across five matches overall. While five of the past ten head-to-head encounters ended level, covering both the home win and the draw aligns well with Preston's away struggles and Watford's resilience at Vicarage Road.

Both Watford and Preston have failed to record a single clean sheet across their five Championship matches this season. Watford have scored in every home game played so far, averaging 1.5 goals per match at Vicarage Road, while Preston have conceded at an average rate of 2.0 goals per game overall. With both defensive records showing vulnerabilities, there is a reasonable probability of both teams finding the net.

Preston have endured a difficult start to the Championship campaign, suffering four defeats from four matches while conceding an average of 2.25 goals per game overall and three goals per game at home. Blackburn remain unbeaten on the road with two draws from two away trips, and they have dominated recent clashes between the sides, winning the last three head-to-head fixtures and remaining undefeated in their last five visits to Deepdale.

Bristol City or Draw — 68% confidence

Preston have lost all three of their Championship fixtures this season, conceding an average of two goals per game. Bristol City have gathered four points from their last two league games, including an away draw at Birmingham and a home victory over Portsmouth. With five of the last ten head-to-head meetings between these sides ending in draws, backing Bristol City to avoid defeat is well-aligned with recent form trends.

Yes — 62% confidence

Neither side has kept a clean sheet in three league matches this season. Preston have conceded six goals in three outings, while Bristol City have scored four and conceded five across the same period. Additionally, 60 percent of their last ten head-to-head clashes have seen both teams find the net, suggesting defensive openings are likely for both attacks.

These two calls are about different parts of the match (double chance and both teams to score), so neither one determines the other. The figure shown is the lower of the two — a combo can never be more likely than its weaker leg.

Neither side has kept a clean sheet in three league matches this season. Preston have conceded six goals in three outings, while Bristol City have scored four and conceded five across the same period. Additionally, 60 percent of their last ten head-to-head clashes have seen both teams find the net, suggesting defensive openings are likely for both attacks.

Preston have lost all three of their Championship fixtures this season, conceding an average of two goals per game. Bristol City have gathered four points from their last two league games, including an away draw at Birmingham and a home victory over Portsmouth. With five of the last ten head-to-head meetings between these sides ending in draws, backing Bristol City to avoid defeat is well-aligned with recent form trends.

Charlton’s two‑game winning streak, superior goal‑difference (+2) and home advantage make them the stronger side. Preston’s lack of points, lower scoring rate and higher goals‑against average increase the likelihood that Charlton will at least draw. The combined evidence of form, standings and season‑long goal statistics supports a double‑chance home or draw selection, while the high over‑2.5 goal rate in both recent meetings and current season averages justifies an over 2.5 goals call.

Everton have demonstrated strong recent form with three victories and a draw from their last five games, whereas Preston have struggled defensively, losing four of their last five and conceding ten goals across that stretch. A double chance on the visitors provides a robust and well-hedged projection for this cup fixture.