Preston North End will entertain Southampton at Deepdale in the EFL Championship on Saturday. The Lilywhites have won just one of their 14 league games and are at the bottom of the standings. The visitors have eight wins to their name and 24 points, four fewer than league leaders Middlesbrough.
The hosts lost 2-0 away to Stoke City last week, and their poor form continued on Tuesday, as they suffered a narrow 3-2 home defeat to Sheffield United. Léo Leroy and Callum Lang scored in the first and second halves, respectively, but they failed to find the equalizing goal.
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The Saints extended their unbeaten run to six games on Tuesday as they were held to a 1-1 draw by West Bromwich Albion. They conceded in the first half, and Samuel Edozie pulled them level in the 53rd minute.
Preston North End vs Southampton head-to-head stats and key numbers
- The two teams have squared off 46 times in all competitions. They have contested these meetings closely, with the visitors leading 17-15 in wins and 14 games ending in draws.
- Both teams registered away wins in their league meetings last season.
- Six of the last seven meetings between them have produced over 2.5 goals.
- Southampton have scored exactly one goal in six of their last seven away games.
- Preston North End have conceded at least three goals in three of their last five league games.
- The Saints have suffered three defeats across all competitions this season, with two of them coming on their travels.
- The hosts have the worst defensive record in the league this season, conceding 30 goals, 16 more than the visitors.
Preston North End vs Southampton prediction
The Lilywhites have lost five of their last six games in all competitions, conceding 15 goals in that period. They have failed to score in two of their last four home games in all competitions. Notably, their last two wins in this fixture were registered away from home.
Léo Leroy was booked against Sheffield United and will serve a suspension here. Johnny Kenny was subbed off with a hamstring injury in the first half on Tuesday and will miss this match. Ali McCann, Liam Gibbs, and Lewis Gibson remain sidelined with injuries.
The Saints failed to keep a clean sheet for the third consecutive match in their previous outing and will look to improve upon their defensive performance here. They have scored eight goals in their last three away games in this fixture.
Cyle Larin and Léo Scienza were both absent in the draw against West Brom and are set to undergo late fitness tests ahead of the trip to Lancashire.
Considering the current form of the two teams and recent history, we back the visitors to secure a win.
Prediction: Preston North End 1-2 Southampton
Preston North End vs Southampton betting tips
Tip 1: Southampton to win
Tip 2: Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3: Both teams to score – Yes
Edited by Shubham Dupare
