Preston will make the trip to Plymouth this Saturday in hope of replicating their previous success against them back in March 2024. But will things pan out the way we anticipate? Let’s break down the upcoming encounter right now.
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Plymouth vs Preston prediction: Preston to edge tight encounter
Key stats
- Plymouth have won their last 3 home games
- Preston are unbeaten in 7 of their last 9 matches
- Plymouth have failed to score in their last two games
- Preston's last away win came against Plymouth in March 2024 (1-0 victory)
Correct score prediction: Plymouth 0-1 Preston
Given Plymouth's recent scoring difficulties and Preston's improving results under Paul Heckingbottom, we anticipate a narrow away victory. While Plymouth's home form has been surprisingly decent, Preston's defensive solidity, demonstrated in their recent goalless draw at Burnley, could prove decisive.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Preston marginally favoured
- HOME: 13/8 (2.63) – 38.10%
- DRAW: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.40%
- AWAY: 31/20 (2.55) – 39.20%
Despite Plymouth taking three straight home wins, they are marginal underdogs here with a 38.10% chance of victory. It’s the visitors who are tipped to win by the slimmest of margins, confirmed by their 39.20% probability.
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*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Most recent H2Hs: All about Preston
In recent encounters, Preston have come out on top most times when they’ve faced Plymouth. In fact, they’ve beaten Plymouth in three of the last four meetings, and they kept a clean sheet in two of those four. As for the most recent game, which was played back in March, Preston beat Plymouth away from home by a 1-0 margin.
England Championship 16/03/24
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Preston
England Championship 16/09/23
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Plymouth
Plymouth preview: Fighting to escape relegation zone
Plymouth find themselves in a dangerous position right now, sitting 21st in the Championship table, just two points above the relegation zone. That said, they’ve produced some huge results at home – beating Sunderland, Blackburn, and Luton this season. But unfortunately, as impressive as these results are, they’ve had some huge losses, too.
Predicted Lineup: Grimshaw (GK); Edwards, Szucs, Gibson, Mumba; Gyabi, Randell; Whittaker, Al Hajj, Bundu; Obafemi
England Championship 03/05/25
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Leeds
2
Plymouth
1
England Championship 26/04/25
W
Preston
1
Plymouth
2
England Championship 21/04/25
W
Coventry
1
Plymouth
3
England Championship 18/04/25
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Middlesbrough
2
Plymouth
1
England Championship 12/04/25
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Sheff Utd
1
Plymouth
2
Preston preview: 16th place with steady improvement
Preston have shown significant improvement recently, and they are unbeaten now in four straight Championship games. In those four, Preston have beaten Coventry and Watford, and they’ve kept three clean sheets! However, the not so favourable statistic for Preston is that despite recent improvements, they still have one of the worst away records in the league.
Predicted Lineup: Woodman (GK); Kesler-Hayden, Storey, Lindsay, Hughes; Whiteman, McCann; Holmes, Greenwood, Brady; Riis
England Championship 03/05/25
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Bristol City
2
Preston
2
England Championship 26/04/25
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Plymouth
2
Preston
1
England Championship 21/04/25
L
Hull
2
Preston
1
England Championship 18/04/25
L
QPR
2
Preston
1
England Championship 12/04/25
L
Leeds
2
Preston
1
Player to watch – Emil Riis Jacobsen (Preston)
Jacobsen has been a go-to striker for Preston in recent games. He’s regularly been played as a standalone forward, and he has shown his abilities to score goals in big moments.
Assuming Preston follow a similar structure and lineup for their upcoming clash with Plymouth, we believe Jacobsen will play a key role in the outcome of this game.