It could be a cautious match! Preston vs Luton Town Prediction
On Saturday evening, the "Deepdale" stadium will host a Championship third-round match between Preston and Luton Town. Here’s the expert prediction from the Dailysports team.
Preston
The first two rounds have been tough for "The Lilywhites," as they failed to score any goals. After conceding three goals to Swansea and two to Sheffield United, the team under new manager Paul Heckingbottom finds itself in an unenviable position near the bottom of the Championship table.
The situation in the ongoing English League Cup is more favorable for Preston. "The Invincibles" managed to defeat Sunderland 2-0 and advance to the next round. In preparation for the new season, Preston played six friendly matches, winning half and losing the other half.
Luton Town
Luton's position after the first two rounds is also far from ideal. Last Saturday, they played out a goalless draw with Portsmouth, and before that, they were soundly beaten by Burnley, losing 1-4. Currently sitting in 20th place in the standings, Rob Edwards' team is three points ahead of their upcoming opponents.
Seven players are currently sidelined due to injuries, which doesn't bode well for Luton. Given that they have managed only one win in their last thirteen matches, and that was in a friendly against Rukh Lviv, it's hard to believe in a spectacular start to the season for the team.
Interesting Facts and Head-to-Head History
- In their last three head-to-head meetings, Preston players have not scored more than one goal.
- The "Both Teams to Score" bet has only been successful in one of the last six matches between these two teams.
- Preston's last fifteen matches have not ended in a draw.
Preston vs Luton Town Prediction
Bookmakers give Luton Town a slight edge in the upcoming match, likely considering the current lack of cohesion under Preston's new manager. We believe there won't be many goals in this encounter, so our bet is on "Total Under 2.5" with odds of 1.92.
