Preston North End vs Southampton Prediction & Betting Tips - Championship
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by Thobelani Moyo | in Championship Predictions
Preston North End will clash with Southampton at Deepdale on matchday 46 of the EFL Championship. Preston are in 12th place in the league standings, while Southampton are fifth. Here's our match prediction.
Preston North End come into this match aiming to end the season on a high note, especially at home, where they've failed to win their last two league games.
In their recent match, they beat Sheffield United 3-2 away. It was a much-needed win after suffering back-to-back defeats against West Bromwich Albion and Birmingham.
Those are just the two defeats suffered in seven games (W3, D2). It's safe to say they've seen a significant improvement in their form after a four-match losing streak and seven games without a win.
Southampton have clinched the promotion playoff spot in the EFL Championship table. There's still something left to play for, though, as they are three points behind third-placed Millwall.
The last few weeks have felt overwhelming for the Saints, who have gone three matches without a win across all competitions. Their highlighted match during this stretch was a narrow 2-1 away defeat to Premier League outfit Manchester City in the FA Cup semi-finals.
After that domestic cup setback, they couldn't get the better of Ipswich Town, salvaging a point in a thrilling 2-2 home draw. Ryan Manning was the standout player, opening the scoring and dishing out an assist.
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Preston North End v Southampton Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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3.75 | 4.1 | 1.83 |
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3.63 | 3.98 | 1.85 |
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3.66 | 4.05 | 1.83 |
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3.9 | 4 | 1.76 |
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3.6 | 4 | 1.86 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Preston North End and Southampton?
Our prediction for the Preston North End vs Southampton match is: Southampton wins.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 02/05/2026 between Preston North End and Southampton in Championship :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 21.85% for a win of Preston North End against Southampton with odds of 3.9 at Bet365.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Preston North End vs Southampton is 26.6% with odds of 4.1 at Stake.
- Our prediction model gives a 51.54% chance ⭐ for a win of Southampton vs Preston North End with odds of 1.9 at Tonybet.
Preston North End - Southampton Prediction and Best Odds:
| Preston North End Southampton Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Southampton wins | 51.54% | 1.9 at Tonybet |
| Over 2.5 goals | 63.92% | 1.57 at Shangrila |
| Both Team To Score | 70.83% | |
| Half-time: Draw / Full-time: Southampton | 22.03% | 5.25 at LSbet |
Preston North End vs Southampton Form
Preston North End and Southampton's standings in the Championship
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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4
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80 | 46 | 22 | 14 | 10 | +26 |
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14
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60 | 46 | 15 | 15 | 16 | -7 |
Preston North End and Southampton Last Matches
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
25 Apr 2026 - Championship
22 Apr 2026 - Championship
18 Apr 2026 - Championship
11 Apr 2026 - Championship
6 Apr 2026 - Championship
3 Apr 2026 - Championship
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
18 Apr 2026 - Championship
6 Apr 2026 - Championship
20 Mar 2026 - Championship
6 Mar 2026 - Championship
28 Feb 2026 - Championship
14 Feb 2026 - Championship
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
25 Apr 2026 - Championship
22 Apr 2026 - Championship
11 Apr 2026 - Championship
3 Apr 2026 - Championship
14 Mar 2026 - Championship
11 Mar 2026 - Championship
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
28 Apr 2026 - Championship
25 Apr 2026 - FA Cup
21 Apr 2026 - Championship
18 Apr 2026 - Championship
14 Apr 2026 - Championship
11 Apr 2026 - Championship
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
28 Apr 2026 - Championship
21 Apr 2026 - Championship
14 Apr 2026 - Championship
11 Apr 2026 - Championship
4 Apr 2026 - FA Cup
21 Mar 2026 - Championship
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
25 Apr 2026 - FA Cup
18 Apr 2026 - Championship
7 Apr 2026 - Championship
14 Mar 2026 - Championship
11 Mar 2026 - Championship
8 Mar 2026 - FA Cup
Preston North End vs Southampton Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
33 %
33 %
33 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
1 Nov 2025 - Championship
16 Apr 2024 - Championship
25 Oct 2023 - Championship
Preston North End against Southampton Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 3 - 5 - 2
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Substitutes
D. Cornell
P. Valentín
T. Small
O. Offiah
A. McCann
J. Thompson
R. Brady
M. Osmajic
M. Smith
G. Long
DefenderJ. Quarshie
J. Bree
O. Romeu
F. Azaz
R. Manning
C. Larin
S. Edozie
N. Oyekunle
Missing players
J. Lewis
ForwardC. Lang
A. McCarthy
DefenderM. Roerslev
MidfielderF. Downes
Most goals and assists
Preston North End
Southampton
L. Dobbin
(10 Goals)
F. Azaz
(11 Goals)
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A. Armstrong
(11 Goals)
L. Dobbin
(7 Assists)
L. Scienza
(9 Assists)
Preston North End - Southampton Key Points
- Preston North End have lost two of their last three games.
- Southampton are unbeaten in their last eight away league games, including three straight wins.
- Preston North End have one win to their name in six home games.
- Southampton have won four of their last six meetings against Preston North End.
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Our Preston North End vs Southampton Prediction
Preston North End are seeking a league double against Southampton for the first time since 2007. However, that won't be easy, considering they are winless in their last two home league games. Additionally, they have not won in two games against Southampton (D1, L1).
Southampton have drawn their last two league games heading into this clash. Still, we believe they can secure an important win, having won seven of their last nine. This fixture also presents an opportunity for them to exact revenge on a side that defeated them in the reverse fixture. Our Preston North End vs Southampton prediction: Southampton wins.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Preston North End Southampton
| Preston North End vs Southampton | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preston North End wins | 3.1 | 3.9 | +25.8% |
| Draw | 4 | 4.1 | +2.5% |
| Southampton wins | 2.01 | 1.9 | -5.5% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- Southampton is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have decreased by 5.5% since opening
- The probability of this result was 49.8% and is now 52.6% (2.9%)
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
