Preston take on Arsenal at Deepdale in the Last 16 of the Carabao Cup on Wednesday, 30 October. Read our Carabao Cup predictions for the contest below.
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Preston vs Arsenal prediction: Goals likely at Deepdale
Key Stats
- Four of Preston’s last six matches have featured over 2.5 goals.
- 60% of Preston’s last ten fixtures have produced goals at both ends.
- Ethan Nwaneri scored twice in the previous round of the Carabao Cup for Arsenal against Bolton (5-1).
- Preston have picked up more cards than any other team in the Championship this season.
Correct score prediction: Preston 1-3 Arsenal
A heavily-rotated Arsenal side hammered Bolton 5-1 in the previous round of the Carabao Cup and a youthful Gunners outfit could have too much class in the final third for Championship side Preston here.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Arsenal are clear favourites
- HOME: 9/1 (10.00) – 10%
- DRAW: 11/2 (6.50) – 15.4%
- AWAY: 1/4 (1.25) – 80%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Preston knocked Fulham out on penalties in the previous round of the cup, however, the 9/1 underdogs could find the going tougher when they host Arsenal at Deepdale.
Arsenal meanwhile, were held to a 2-2 draw by Liverpool on Sunday, and though Mikel Arteta should make sweeping changes to his team for Wednesday’s cup tie, the Gunners are still odds-on favourites to win at 1/4. Check out more of our latest football predictions on our tip-packed page.
Most recent H2Hs: First meeting in seven years
Arsenal and Preston haven’t crossed paths in seven years and the Gunners won 2-1 in the FA Cup on that occasion.
England FA Cup 07/01/17
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Preston preview: Four out for North End
Robbie Brady, Ched Evans, Patrick Bauer and Will Keane are all out injured for Preston. North End threw away a three-goal lead at the weekend in a dramatic 3-3 draw at Plymouth in their last assignment.
Predicted lineup: Woodman (GK), Storey, Lindsay, Hughes, Kesler-Hayden, Frokjaer-Jensen, Whiteman, McCann, Potts, Greenwood, Riis
England Championship 03/05/25
D
Bristol City
2
Preston
2
England Championship 26/04/25
L
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
Arsenal preview: Visitors could make changes
Jurrien Timber, Gabriel Magalhaes, Riccardo Calafiori and Martin Odegaard are injured and won't be available this week. Arsenal could make 11 changes to the team that drew 2-2 with Liverpool on Sunday.
Predicted lineup: Porter (GK), Nichols, Kiwior, Kacurri, Lewis-Skelly, Nwaneri, Jorginho, Rice, Saka, Sterling, Jesus
England Premier League 11/05/25
D
Liverpool
2
Arsenal
2
UEFA Champions League 07/05/25
L
PSG
2
Arsenal
1
England Premier League 03/05/25
L
Bournemouth
2
Arsenal
1
UEFA Champions League 29/04/25
L
PSG
1
Arsenal
0
England Premier League 23/04/25
D
Crystal Palace
2
Arsenal
2
Player to watch – Ethan Nwaneri
Ethan Nwaneri has huge potential and the talented teen should be given another chance to shine in Arsenal’s Carabao Cup clash with Preston on Wednesday evening.
Nwaneri is a potential match winner
Attacking midfielder Nwaneri scored two well-taken goals in Arsenal’s thumping 5-1 win over Bolton in the competition’s previous round and the 17-year-old has the skills to make a similar impact against Preston.