Preston North End vs Southampton — Free Prediction & Stats

📍 Championship, England
🕒 Saturday 2nd May, 12:30 BST

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Southampton to Win

Southampton have been outstanding away from home this season, winning 8/10 away games (80%). Preston North End have struggled at home, winning only 2/10 (20%). The visitors look the stronger side — see our Away Win stats.

Southampton tend to be involved in matches with 2+ goals away from home (90%), while Preston North End are lower (70%). Expect goals on the night, supporting Over 1.5 Goals.

Southampton regularly see both teams score in away matches (80%), while Preston North End are lower at home (40%). The visitors' tendency to be involved in goal-heavy games supports BTTS – Yes.

Preston North End regularly reach high corner totals at home (70%), while Southampton are lower on the road (60%). The home side may drive the game to Over 9.5 Corners.

Our Prediction: Southampton to Win — the visitors have won 8/10 away games this season (80%), while Preston North End have lost 6/10 at home (60%). The data points clearly to an away win.

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League Table

The full Championship table for the 2025/2026 season, with Preston North End (th) and Southampton (th) highlighted. League position gives useful context alongside current home and away form when assessing this fixture.

Championship 2025/2026

# Team P W D L Goals GD Pts
1 Coventry City 43 25 11 7 85:43 +42 86
2 Millwall 43 22 10 11 58:47 +11 76
3 Ipswich Town 41 21 12 8 71:42 +29 75
4 Southampton A 43 21 12 10 75:51 +24 75
5 Middlesbrough 42 20 12 10 62:42 +20 72
6 Hull City 43 20 9 14 65:61 +4 69
7 Wrexham 43 18 13 12 65:60 +5 67
8 Derby County 43 19 9 15 62:53 +9 66
9 Norwich City 43 18 7 18 59:52 +7 61
10 Bristol City 43 16 10 17 54:55 -1 58
11 Queens Park Rangers 43 16 10 17 58:65 -7 58
12 Sheffield United 43 17 6 20 61:59 +2 57
13 Preston North End H 43 14 15 14 50:55 -5 57
14 Birmingham City 43 15 12 16 52:53 -1 57
15 Swansea City 43 16 9 18 51:56 -5 57
16 Watford 43 14 15 14 52:53 -1 57
17 Stoke City 43 15 10 18 49:48 +1 55
18 Portsmouth 43 13 12 18 44:57 -13 51
19 Charlton Athletic 43 12 14 17 40:52 -12 50
20 Blackburn Rovers 44 12 13 19 39:54 -15 49
21 West Bromwich Albion 43 12 13 18 44:56 -12 49
22 Leicester City 43 11 14 18 54:65 -11 47
23 Oxford United 43 10 14 19 41:55 -14 44
24 Sheffield Wednesday 43 1 12 30 26:83 -57 15

Team Form

Southampton have been outstanding on the road this season, winning 80% of away games compared to Preston North End's 20% at home. The visitors arrive as the stronger side on current form.

Preston North End (Home Form) Southampton (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Won 2 (20%) 8 (80%)
Drawn 2 (20%) 2 (20%)
Lost 6 (60%) 0 (0%)

Both Teams to Score (BTTS)

Southampton regularly see both teams score in away matches (80%), while Preston North End are lower at home (40%). The visitors are likely to score, but a home reply is less guaranteed.

Preston North End (Home Form) Southampton (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Both Teams to Score (BTTS) 4 (40%) 8 (80%)

Match Goals

Preston North End have seen Over 2.5 Goals in 40% of home games, Southampton in 60% of away games. The full goals breakdown for both sides is in the table below.

Over Goals

Preston North End (Home Form) Southampton (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals 10 (100%) 10 (100%)
Over 1.5 Goals 7 (70%) 9 (90%)
Over 2.5 Goals 4 (40%) 6 (60%)
Over 3.5 Goals 3 (30%) 4 (40%)

Under Goals

Preston North End (Home Form) Southampton (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Under 0.5 Goals 0 (0%) 0 (0%)
Under 1.5 Goals 3 (30%) 1 (10%)
Under 2.5 Goals 6 (60%) 4 (40%)
Under 3.5 Goals 7 (70%) 6 (60%)

Team Goals

Preston North End have scored 2+ goals in 10% of home games this season, Southampton in 40% of away games. The full team goals breakdown is in the table below.

Goals Scored

Preston North End (Home Form) Southampton (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Scored 5 (50%) 10 (100%)
Over 1.5 Goals Scored 2 (20%) 7 (70%)
Over 2.5 Goals Scored 1 (10%) 4 (40%)
Over 3.5 Goals Scored 0 (0%) 2 (20%)

Goals Conceded

Preston North End (Home Form) Southampton (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 0.5 Goals Conceded 9 (90%) 8 (80%)
Over 1.5 Goals Conceded 5 (50%) 2 (20%)
Over 2.5 Goals Conceded 2 (20%) 1 (10%)
Over 3.5 Goals Conceded 0 (0%) 0 (0%)

Goal Totals

Preston North End (Home Form) Southampton (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Total Goals Scored 8 (0.8 avg) 24 (2.4 avg)
Total Goals Conceded 16 (1.6 avg) 11 (1.1 avg)

Match Corners

Both Preston North End (70% Over 8.5 at home) and Southampton (70% Over 8.5 away) regularly feature in high-corner matches. Expect plenty of set-piece opportunities from both sides.

Preston North End (Home Form) Southampton (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 7.5 Corners 9 (90%) 8 (80%)
Over 8.5 Corners 7 (70%) 7 (70%)
Over 9.5 Corners 7 (70%) 6 (60%)
Over 10.5 Corners 7 (70%) 6 (60%)
Over 11.5 Corners 7 (70%) 5 (50%)
Over 12.5 Corners 6 (60%) 3 (30%)

Team Corners

Preston North End have moderate corner counts at home (6+ corners in 40% of games), and are generally solid defensively, conceding 6+ corners in only 40% of home matches.

Southampton have moderate corner counts away (6+ corners in 30% of games), and are generally solid defensively away from home, conceding 6+ corners in only 20% of away matches.

Corners Won

Preston North End (Home Form) Southampton (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners For 6 (60%) 6 (60%)
Over 5.5 Corners For 5 (50%) 3 (30%)
Over 6.5 Corners For 4 (40%) 3 (30%)
Over 7.5 Corners For 3 (30%) 3 (30%)
Over 8.5 Corners For 2 (20%) 2 (20%)

Corners Conceded

Preston North End (Home Form) Southampton (Away Form)
Last X Matches 10 10
Over 4.5 Corners Against 9 (90%) 5 (50%)
Over 5.5 Corners Against 8 (80%) 3 (30%)
Over 6.5 Corners Against 4 (40%) 2 (20%)
Over 7.5 Corners Against 3 (30%) 1 (10%)
Over 8.5 Corners Against 3 (30%) 1 (10%)

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Preston North End vs Southampton Prediction FAQs

What is the prediction for Preston North End vs Southampton?

Southampton to Win — the visitors have won 8/10 (80%) of their last 10 away games, while Preston North End have lost 6/10 (60%) of their last 10 home matches. The data points clearly to an away win.

Which team is likely to win, Preston North End or Southampton?

Southampton arrive in the better form — winning 80% of away games in Championship this season compared to Preston North End's 20% at home. The visitors may have the edge.

Will both teams score in the match between Preston North End and Southampton?

Possibly — Southampton regularly see both teams score away (80%), while Preston North End are lower at home (40%). The visitors are likely to score, but a home reply is less guaranteed.

Will there be Over 2.5 goals in the match between Preston North End and Southampton?

Uncertain — Preston North End have seen Over 2.5 Goals in 40% of home games, Southampton in 60% of away games in Championship. The stats don't point strongly in either direction.

Which team is more likely to score multiple goals: Preston North End or Southampton?

Southampton have the stronger away scoring record — 2+ goals in 40% of away games compared to Preston North End's 10% at home. The visitors may be the more productive side.

Will there be many corners in the match between Preston North End and Southampton?

Yes — both Preston North End (70% Over 8.5 at home) and Southampton (70% Over 8.5 away) regularly feature in high-corner matches in Championship. Plenty of set-piece opportunities expected.

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