Good pick · fair odds 1.48 · bookmaker 1.62 · Lost ✗
7/10Rating
1.62Odds
Picks by market
ResultSouthampton to win ✗68% · @1.62
Double chanceSouthampton or draw ✗88% · @1.17
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗60% · @1.62
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✗81% · @1.17
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗10% · fair 10.30
Preston vs Southampton prediction, preview and tip
Match overview
It is Preston v Southampton in the Championship – Saturday 7 November, 16:00 WAT, Deepdale. Preston sit 24th with 8 points from 15 games (in the bottom three), while Southampton are 7th on 24 (in the top half). A 16-point gap separates them – two very different campaigns.
Form guide
Preston – form over the last 5: LLDLL Most recently they lost to Sheffield Utd 2–3 at home. At home they have won 0 and lost 2 of their last 3. Goals have dried up: 0.7 per game.
Southampton – form over the last 5: DWWDW Most recently they drew with West Brom 1–1 on the road. On their travels they have won 2 and lost 0 of their last 3. They score 1.7 and concede 0.7 per game. 3 clean sheets in that stretch point to a solid back line.
On form, Southampton have the edge: 2.3 points a game against 0.2.
Previous meetings
Their most recent meeting, on 2 May 2026, finished Preston 1–3 Southampton.
Goals outlook
Our model projects Preston 0.8 – 2.2 Southampton in expected goals – roughly 3.0 goals in all. That points to goals: over 2.5 is 59% likely and both teams score 60% of the time.
Betting angles
Match result chances: Preston 12% · draw 21% · Southampton 68%.
Safer play: Southampton or draw (88%) at 1.17.
Both teams to score: yes (60%) at 1.62.
Our tip before kick-off
Before kick-off we picked Southampton to win, rated at 68% confidence at odds of 1.62, above our fair price of 1.48, which makes it a value price. Predicted score: Preston 0–2 Southampton. Graded on the 90-minute score. No tip is certain – 18+ only, stake responsibly.
Result chances
Preston12%fair 8.55 · @5.00
Draw21%fair 4.81 · @4.00
Southampton68%fair 1.48 · @1.62
3.04Expected goals
0.83Preston xG
2.21Southampton xG
60%Both score
59%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
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From our goals model: Preston 0.8 – 2.2 Southampton expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Preston vs Southampton?
Our pick is Southampton to win with a 68% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.62.
Who will win Preston vs Southampton?
On our numbers Preston have a 12% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Southampton 68%.
How many goals will there be in Preston vs Southampton?
We expect about 3.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 59% likely and both teams score 60% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Preston vs Southampton?
Our predicted score is Preston 0–2 Southampton, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.0 goals in total.
When is Preston vs Southampton?
Preston vs Southampton (Championship) kicks off on Saturday 7 November 2026 at 16:00 (West Africa Time) at Deepdale.
Numbers from ZoraTips' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
