{"id":1445800,"date":"2026-04-30T11:30:37","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T10:30:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1445800"},"modified":"2026-05-01T09:15:12","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T08:15:12","slug":"match-preview-preston-vs-southampton-02-05-26-championship","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-preston-vs-southampton-02-05-26-championship\/","title":{"rendered":"Preston North End vs Southampton: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Preston North End<\/a> welcome Southampton<\/a> to Deepdale in a contest that pits a mid-table battler against one of the Championship<\/a>\u2019s strongest attacking sides. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kick-off is set for 12:30 on Saturday, with both clubs looking to close out their campaigns on a high. Southampton\u2019s firepower and ball control have set them apart this season, but Preston\u2019s resilience and recent head-to-head results suggest this could be tighter than the league table implies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Best Bets & Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Based on Southampton\u2019s outstanding attacking metrics and Preston\u2019s defensive tendencies, here are our top betting recommendations for this match. We’re particularly confident in a Southampton win due to their superior goal output and creative strength.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Bookmaker<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Southampton to Win<\/strong><\/td>\n20\/21 @ Bet365<\/a>
(51.2%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nWe are backing Southampton to win because they boast 79 goals this season\u201425 more than Preston\u2014and have a superior pass accuracy of 84.1%. Their attacking threat and possession dominance make them the value pick at 20\/21<\/a> (51.2%).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Over 2.5 Goals<\/strong><\/td>\n4\/7 @ Bet365<\/a><\/td>\n\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nThere could be value here with Southampton averaging 1.76 goals scored per game and Preston conceding 59 in 45 matches. Both sides have combined for 9 goals in their last 3 meetings.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.<\/small><\/p>\n\n\n

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    Season Form & Standings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Southampton have surged to 5th place with 77 points from 45 games, while Preston North End sit mid-table in 12th on 60 points. Southampton\u2019s attack is the best in this fixture, but Preston\u2019s record is built on defensive effort and battling for every point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Team<\/th>\nPos<\/th>\nP<\/th>\nW<\/th>\nD<\/th>\nL<\/th>\nGF<\/th>\nGA<\/th>\nGD<\/th>\nPts<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    Southampton<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n45<\/td>\n21<\/td>\n14<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n79<\/td>\n55<\/td>\n+24<\/td>\n77<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Preston North End<\/td>\n12<\/td>\n45<\/td>\n15<\/td>\n15<\/td>\n15<\/td>\n54<\/td>\n59<\/td>\n-5<\/td>\n60<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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