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Preston - Blackpool
England Championship - Deepdale
Prediction 1
Preston to Win
11/10 (2.10)
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Prediction 2
Under 2.5 Goals
3/5 (1.60)
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* Betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change.
Another interesting duel in the upcoming Championship round is the one between Preston and Blackpool, scheduled for Saturday, April 1st. So, make sure to check our preview of this game and our top Championship predictions for it.
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Preston to Win
While Blackpool managed to beat Preston 4-2 in their first meeting this season, they have since done poorly in the league and they find themselves in the relegation zone.
On the other hand, Preston has been in good form recently and they are in the middle of the standings right now, with an outside chance of fighting for the playoffs. So, with them also hosting the game, our first Preston vs Blackpool prediction is for Preston to win.
Under 2.5 Total Goals
Although we saw six goals in the last duel between these teams, their previous two meetings have both gone under 2.5 total goals and our second Preston vs Blackpool prediction is also under 2.5 total goals.
After all, Preston averaged just 2.03 goals per game, which is the second-lowest average in Championship this season. Meanwhile, Blackpool averaged 2.58 goals per game in the league so far.
Top Odds, Latest Stats, and More for Preston vs Blackpool
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Head to Head
22/10/22
England Championship CHA
Blackpool
Preston
4
2
05/04/22
England Championship CHA
Preston
Blackpool
1
0
23/10/21
England Championship CHA
Blackpool
Preston
2
0
Last Five - Preston
31/08/24
England Championship CHA
Oxford Utd
Preston
3
1
L
27/08/24
England EFL Cup EFL Cup
Harrogate Town
Preston
0
5
W
24/08/24
England Championship CHA
Luton
Preston
0
1
W
17/08/24
England Championship CHA
Swansea
Preston
3
0
L
13/08/24
England EFL Cup EFL Cup
Sunderland
Preston
0
2
W
Last Five - Blackpool
03/09/24
England EFL Trophy England
Crewe
Blackpool
1
4
W
31/08/24
England League 1 League 1
Wycombe
Blackpool
2
2
D
27/08/24
England EFL Cup EFL Cup
Blackburn
Blackpool
1
2
W
24/08/24
England League 1 League 1
Cambridge Utd
Blackpool
4
4
D
17/08/24
England League 1 League 1
Stockport
Blackpool
3
0
L
Now, we can take a better look at the top odds and markets for this game in more detail:
Preston odds: 11/10 (2.10) – 47.60% Probability
Draw odds: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.40% Probability
Blackpool odds: 56/19 (3.95) – 25.30% Probability
The bookies see Preston as the more likely winner in this match, which is expected. Meanwhile, the main favourite to be the First Goalscorer in this game is Ched Evans at 6/1 (7.00) odds, which is the same as a 14.30% probability. Also, the most likely Correct Score for this match is a 1-0 Luton win, again at 6/1 (7.00) odds – 14.30%.
Preston – Blackpool Preview: Top News, Latest Form, and Probable Lineups
You can find out more information about both teams ahead of their duel on our site, including the possible Preston vs Blackpool lineups:
Preston
With three wins, two draws, and just one loss in the last six games in the league, Preston has been on a good run lately and they have managed to climb up the standings, so they are currently right in the middle of the table. They are also seven points behind the playoff zone right now, so there is a small chance that they could get there, but it is unlikely.
Meanwhile, Greg Cunningham and Emil Riis Jakobsen are out with injuries at the moment, while Bambo Diaby is suspended.
Preston Predicted Lineup:
Woodman – Lindsey, Fernandez, Storey, Whiteman – Brady, Potts, Browne, Johnson – Evans, Cannon
Blackpool
Just one win in the last six games in the league, along with four losses and one draw, is the reason why Blackpool remains in the relegation zone at the moment. The team is currently four points behind Cardiff, the first team outside of it, so there is a chance for them yet, but with eight games left to be played, they need to start winning now.
When it comes to news, eight players are currently on Blackpool's injury list, so that's another issue to deal with in a tough time for the team.
Blackpool Predicted Lineup:
Maxwell – Nelson, Thorniley, Husband, Connolly – Patino, Fiorini, Lyons, Hamilton – Yates, Rogers
Starting Lineups
Preston
Blackpool
Starting lineups are often announced one hour before the kick off.
Championship Standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | +/- | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Sunderland | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 12 |
| 2 |  West Brom | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 10 |
| 3 |  Watford | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 9 |
| 4 |  Leeds | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 8 |
| 5 |  Blackburn | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 8 |
| 6 |  Burnley | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 7 |
| 7 |  Middlesbrough | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| 8 |  Sheff Utd | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| 9 |  Oxford Utd | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| 10 |  Derby | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| 11 |  Stoke | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 6 |
| 12 |  QPR | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 5 |
| 13 |  Norwich | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 5 |
| 14 |  Bristol City | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | -2 | 5 |
| 15 |  Millwall | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| 16 |  Swansea | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| 17 |  Coventry | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 4 |
| 18 |  Portsmouth | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | -2 | 3 |
| 19 |  Hull | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | -2 | 3 |
| 20 |  Sheff Wed | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -5 | 3 |
| 21 | Preston | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -6 | 3 |
| 22 |  Plymouth | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | -5 | 2 |
| 23 |  Luton | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | -5 | 1 |
| 24 |  Cardiff | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | -9 | 1 |
Player to Watch: Ched Evans
Given that we can see the home team winning the match, our player to watch is a Preston player, the experienced striker Ched Evans. He is the team's top scorer this season with nine goals in Championship.
While that isn't a huge number, Evans only played in 26 matches, so that's a solid rate of scoring and Blackpool will have to keep a close watch on him in their duel.
Q & A for Preston vs Blackpool
- Where is the game being played? The game is being played at Deepdale in Preston.
- When is the match scheduled for? The match is scheduled for 12:30 pm GMT on Saturday, April 1st.
- What happened in the last duel between these teams? Blackpool beat Preston 4-2 last time they met.
