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by Sridhar Bhamidi in Championship Predictions
Southampton will be keen to make a move up the table but face a tough matchday 13 fixture against top-six hopefuls Preston North End in the 2025-26 Championship. This match on Saturday at St Mary’s Stadium between the 20th-placed Saints and the seventh-placed Lilywhites comes with our prediction of both teams scoring goals.
With 12 points from 12 games (W2, D6, L4), the hosts are three points above the relegation zone ahead of this round. Preston’s 19 points (W5, D4, L3) see them start outside the playoff positions on goal difference.
Southampton lost 2-1 away at Blackburn last matchday to make it just one win from their last ten competitive matches (W1, D5, L4). Even in the league, they have lost back-to-back games and have just one win from their last 11 league games (W1, D6, L4).
At home too, they have drawn their last three league fixtures, two of those ending 0-0.
Preston came back from two goals down to win 3-2 at home against Sheffield United last matchday. That result helped them bounce back from consecutive defeats but was just their third win in ten competitive games (W3, D3, L4).
The challenge for Preston is to improve their away form, as they have won just one of their five away league games this season (W1, D2, L2).
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The Best Betting Odds for Southampton v Preston North End Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.68 | 3.9 | 4.33 |
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1.73 | 3.75 | 4.6 |
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1.75 | 3.5 | 4.5 |
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1.75 | 3.6 | 4.33 |
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1.66 | 3.85 | 4.9 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Southampton and Preston North End?
Our prediction for the Southampton vs Preston North End match is: BTTS.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 01/11/2025 between Southampton and Preston North End in Championship :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 32.88% for a win of Southampton against Preston North End with odds of 1.75 at William Hill.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Southampton vs Preston North End is 41.61% with odds of 3.9 at Bet365.
- Our prediction model gives a 25.51% chance ⭐ for a win of Preston North End vs Southampton with odds of 4.9 at Unibet.
Southampton - Preston North End Prediction and Best Odds:
| Southampton Preston North End Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Draw | 41.61% | 3.9 at Bet365 |
| Under 2.5 | 50.12% | 1.91 at Betfred |
| Both Team To Score | 58.33% | 1.85 at Betway |
| Half-time : Southampton / Full-time : Preston North End | 15.89% | 15 at Bet365 |
Southampton vs Preston North End Form
Southampton and Preston North End's standings in the Championship
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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7
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19 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
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20
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12 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 4 | -4 |
Southampton and Preston North End Last Matches
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
25 Oct 2025 - Championship
21 Oct 2025 - Championship
18 Oct 2025 - Championship
4 Oct 2025 - Championship
30 Sept 2025 - Championship
27 Sept 2025 - Championship
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
18 Oct 2025 - Championship
27 Sept 2025 - Championship
14 Sept 2025 - Championship
23 Aug 2025 - Championship
9 Aug 2025 - Championship
2 Aug 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
25 Oct 2025 - Championship
21 Oct 2025 - Championship
4 Oct 2025 - Championship
30 Sept 2025 - Championship
23 Sept 2025 - Carabao Cup
20 Sept 2025 - Championship
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
24 Oct 2025 - Championship
21 Oct 2025 - Championship
18 Oct 2025 - Championship
4 Oct 2025 - Championship
30 Sept 2025 - Championship
27 Sept 2025 - Championship
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
24 Oct 2025 - Championship
21 Oct 2025 - Championship
4 Oct 2025 - Championship
27 Sept 2025 - Championship
13 Sept 2025 - Championship
26 Aug 2025 - Carabao Cup
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
18 Oct 2025 - Championship
30 Sept 2025 - Championship
20 Sept 2025 - Championship
30 Aug 2025 - Championship
12 Aug 2025 - Carabao Cup
9 Aug 2025 - Championship
Southampton vs Preston North End Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
50 %
50 %
0 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
16 Apr 2024 - Championship
25 Oct 2023 - Championship
Southampton vs Preston North End last Lineups
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Formation : 3 - 1 - 4 - 2
Missing players
Welington
E. Jelert Kristensen
MidfielderC. Jander
F. Downes
T. Fellows
S. Charles
ForwardS. Edozie
R. Stewart
C. Archer
J. Seary
P. Valentín
L. Gibson
MidfielderJ. Thompson
R. Brady
B. Potts
ForwardW. Keane
Most goals and assists
Southampton
Preston North End
A. Armstrong
(4 Goals)
L. Dobbin
(3 Goals)
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M. Osmajic
(3 Goals)
R. Stewart
(2 Assists)
D. Jebbison
(2 Assists)
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A. Devine
(2 Assists)
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L. Dobbin
(2 Assists)
,
B. Whiteman
(2 Assists)
Southampton and Preston North End Stats in Championship
Southampton - Preston North End Key Points
- Southampton saw both teams score goals in a league-high 10 of their 12 Championship matches this season.
- Seven of Southampton’s last eight competitive matches produced BTTS.
- In three of their five home league games of this season, Southampton saw both teams score goals.
- Preston conceded in four of their last five league games.
- Preston failed to score in only one of their five away league games this season.
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Our Southampton vs Preston North End Prediction
These teams have usually missed each other, playing in different divisions in recent years. Southampton will hope they can kickstart their revival here, as they desperately look to move away from the danger zone. Preston are charging towards the playoff spots and are likely to travel with confidence as they aim to consolidate their position.
Southampton’s chances could depend on taking advantage of Preston’s record of just one away win this season. Both teams are likely to entertain, and our Southampton vs Preston North End prediction is BTTS.
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