Southampton vs Preston prediction and betting tips on April 16, 2024

Prediction on game Both teams to score - Yes

Odds: 1.86

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In the rescheduled match of the 36th round of the Championship, Southampton will host Preston. The match prediction has been prepared by analysts from Dailysports.

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Southampton

Just a few weeks ago, it seemed that Southampton had lost its chances of returning to the Premier League directly. However, simultaneous point losses by Ipswich, Leeds, and Leicester added intrigue to the battle for the top 2. Currently, Southampton is trailing Leicester, who holds the second spot, by 7 points, but the "Saints" have a whopping 2 games in hand. The match against Preston is one of these two. So dropping points in this game is highly undesirable for Russell Martin's team. Southampton has won its last two matches consecutively against Watford (3-2) and Coventry (2-1). In the previous 5 matches, the "Saints" managed to gather 8 points.

Preston

Preston is in tenth place and can comfortably finish the current season. The "Lilywhites" are 8 points behind the sixth spot, and even a possible victory against Southampton will not improve their playoff chances. Nevertheless, after this, there will be only three matches left in the season, and it's unlikely that Norwich will squander such an advantage. In the previous 4 matches, Preston has only secured 1 victory – 4-1 against Huddersfield. In the last round, Ryan Lowe's team lost at home to Norwich (0-1).

Interesting facts about the match and head-to-head history

In the 13th round of the current season, these teams played a 2-2 draw.

Preston hasn't won against Southampton since 2007.

Overall, Southampton and Preston have played against each other 19 times, with an equal number of wins – 6 each.

Southampton vs Preston prediction

Southampton is the favorite in the match, but it will be very challenging for them to keep a clean sheet against Preston's attack. My bet is both teams to score.

Prediction on game Both teams to score - Yes

Odds: 1.86

Bonus up to $130/€100

4.92

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