Swansea will be closer to victory! Swansea City vs Preston North End Prediction
One of the matches in the second round of the Championship will be played on Saturday at the "Swansea Stadium," where the local Swansea City will host Preston North End. Here is a prediction for this match from the Dailysports expert team.
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Swansea City
The "Swans" were unable to compete for promotion last season, finishing mid-table. They ended 16 points behind the top six, while maintaining a seven-point cushion above the relegation zone. In the summer pre-season, Swansea played three friendly matches, winning 3-0 against Rio Ave, but losing 1-2 to Cologne and drawing 1-1 with Macedonian side Vardar.
In the new Championship season, Luke Williams' team started with an away match against Middlesbrough. After conceding a penalty in the 25th minute, the "Swans" couldn't find a way past their opponents' defense. Swansea didn't manage a single shot on target, with the overall shots tally at 19:3 in favor of Middlesbrough. However, Swansea bounced back in their next match against Gillingham in the EFL Cup, securing a 3:1 victory.
Preston North End
The "Lilywhites" had a lackluster season last year, also finishing in mid-table. They ended the campaign poorly, losing their last five matches, with heavy 3-0 defeats to Southampton, Leicester, and West Bromwich Albion.
During their pre-season preparations for the new season, Preston played several friendly matches, including a heavy defeat to Everton but a win over Fiorentina. In the first match of the new season, Preston lost 2-0 at home to Sheffield United in a closely contested game. However, they bounced back with a 2-0 win over Sunderland in the EFL Cup.
Interesting Facts and Head-to-Head History
- Last season, the teams exchanged home victories with a score of 2-1.
- The home team has won the last six meetings in this fixture.
- The "Both Teams to Score" bet has come through in the last three encounters.
Swansea City vs Preston North End Prediction
Bookmakers slightly favor the home team, with odds around 1.99 for a Swansea win. We believe that Swansea is capable of securing three points at home, and our bet here is "Total Over 2.0" with odds of 1.60.
