Preston vs Southampton Prediction, H2H Stats & Statistical Bets 7 November 2026
🔊 Preston North End go into the Championship match in the relegation zone, with one of the worst runs of form in the league and a sizeable gap to safety. Southampton remain among the promotion contenders but are currently behind their direct rivals in the race for the top two. The contrast between the teams is clear: the hosts rarely pick up points and concede a lot, while the visitors score consistently and hardly ever lose.
Head-to-Head
📊 Southampton beat Preston North End 3-1 away in the Championship on 02 May 2026. Both sides had five shots on target, but the visitors created more chances by xG: 2.52 to 1.37.
In five head-to-head matches, Southampton have won three, Preston North End one, and the other match ended in a draw. Southampton also lead 10-6 in goals; they won the first half in four of the five matches.
Head-to-head statistics Preston - Southampton
Preston North End Team Overview
Preston North End lost 2-3 at home to Sheffield United in their last Championship match on 3 November 2026. The hosts scored twice from six shots and 0.58 xG, while the visitors registered 18 shots and 1.95 xG.
Preston North End are going through a poor run, with just one win and 11 defeats in 14 rounds. They have not won any of their last five matches, losing four and drawing one. Their scoring figures are low: 0.86 goals scored and 2.14 conceded per game. A weak attack and vulnerable defence make it difficult to expect them to pick up points consistently, while their motivation in the league is minimal: they are deep in the relegation zone and have yet to show signs of turning things around.
Match Results: Preston North End
Southampton Team Overview
Southampton drew 1-1 away to West Bromwich Albion in their previous Championship match on 3 November 2026, having trailed at half-time. The visitors had 10 shots to their opponents’ 17; West Bromwich Albion also had the advantage on xG, 2.17 to 1.15.
Southampton are progressing confidently through the season, having lost just twice in 14 rounds and recorded eight wins. In their last five matches, the visitors have won three times and drawn twice. The team are prolific in attack (2.07 goals per match) and solid in defence (1.0 goal conceded on average). Their aim is to secure automatic promotion, and Southampton are currently three points outside the places needed to achieve it, keeping their motivation high even in the middle of the season.
Match Results: Southampton
Match Result Prediction
Preston North End have covered the (+1.5) handicap in five consecutive home matches. Southampton have won only two of their seven away matches this season and have scored fewer than two goals in 7 of their last 8 away matches. We pick Preston North End - Handicap +1.5 at odds of 1.41.
Total Goals Prediction
No more than three goals were scored in 8 of Southampton’s last 9 away matches. In Preston’s home matches, Total Goals - Under 4.5 landed in 25 of 26 cases. That is a higher line, but it also limits the likelihood of a very high-scoring match. Over their last 10 home matches, Preston scored an average of 1.0 goals and conceded 1.4. We pick Total Goals - Under 3.5 at odds of 1.55.
Corners Prediction
Southampton have taken fewer than 6.5 corners in 9 of their last 10 away matches. This is a direct and fairly long run for the chosen line. We’re backing Southampton Team Total Corners - Under 6.5 at odds of 1.72.
Safer Bet
In 25 of Preston North End's last 26 home matches, there were fewer than 4.5 goals. In addition, 8 of Southampton's last 9 away matches ended with even fewer than 3.5 goals. We confidently pick Total Goals - Under 4.5 at odds of 1.21.
*Odds are approximate and may vary between bookmakers.
Correct Score Prediction
According to the algorithm's calculations, the top three correct-score outcomes are 1-1 (10.38%), 0-1 (10.35%) and 1-2 (9.95%). The 1-1 scoreline is the most likely. The probability of 0-1 is 0.03 percentage points lower.
⭐ Editor's Pick
Form and attacking potential make Southampton clear favourites, but the key factor is this trend: the visitors have scored and conceded in 6 of their last 7 away Championship matches. Preston North End regularly make defensive mistakes, while Southampton consistently convert their chances. The visitors' defence is not flawless even against teams near the bottom, increasing the hosts' chances of scoring at least once. The editorial team pick Both Teams to Score - Yes.
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Betting Tips: Preston North End - Southampton
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