Mere weeks after their last visit, Burnley return to Deepdale on Saturday afternoon, with hopes of reaching the FA Cup quarter-finals. Read on for our Preston vs Burnley prediction and more!
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Preston vs Burnley prediction: Will the Clarets ever concede again?
Key Stats
- Burnley's 3-1 win at Reading was the only game they've failed to keep a clean sheet in in their last 14 games.
- Preston are tight at the back too, with three cleans sheets in five.
- Only once in their last five meetings have both sides scored.
Correct score prediction: Preston 0-1 Burnley
We back Burnley to continue their remarkable defensive record at Deepdale, and eke out a narrow win against their hosts.
Neither side are exactly prolific though, so this one may need extra time…
Pre-game odds and win probability: Burnley the favourite
- HOME: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.8%
- DRAW: 21/10 (3.10) – 32.3%
- AWAY: 6/5 (2.20) – 45.5%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The bookmakers' expected winner in this one is Burnley, with their 6/5 odds implying a 45.5% likelihood of victory, penalties notwithstanding.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Burnley untouchable
Preston have had a hard time cracking Burnley in recent years, and have not beaten the Clarets in eight attempts.
Their last two meetings have finished 0-0, and they have only scored once against their visitors in their last five.
England Championship 15/02/25
Preston
Burnley
England Championship 05/10/24
Burnley
Preston
England Championship 11/02/23
Burnley
Preston
England Championship 13/09/22
Preston
Burnley
Europe Friendlies 01/09/20
Preston
Burnley
Preston preview: Just one win in six
It has not been an especially exciting season at Deepdale, with Preston looking set for another season of steady Championship football.
All eyes will be on this tie, but Preston are not in scintillating form coming into this one, with two defeats on the spin capping a run of just one win in six.
Predicted lineup: Woodman (GK), Hughes, Porteous, Gibson; Kesler-Hayden, Potts, Ledson,, Meghoma; Greenwood; Osmajic, Jakobsen
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
Burnley preview: An unprecedented run
Burnley may not be the most exciting to watch, but their defensive record is simply astonishing. The Clarets have conceded just 14 goals all season.
Scott Parker's side will be confident coming into this one, having eliminated Southampton in the previous round.
Predicted lineup: Hladky (GK); Roberts, Egan-Riley, Worrall, Humphreys, Pires; Edwards, Shelvey, Brownhill, Sarmiento; Flemming
England Championship 03/05/25
W
Millwall
1
Burnley
3
England Championship 26/04/25
W
QPR
0
Burnley
5
England Championship 21/04/25
W
Sheff Utd
1
Burnley
2
England Championship 18/04/25
W
Watford
1
Burnley
2
England Championship 11/04/25
W
Norwich
1
Burnley
2
Player to watch: Marcus Edwards
Marcus Edwards has returned to England after a five year spell in Portugal, and despite links to the likes of Manchester United and former employers Tottenham, he has turned up at Turf Moor.
The Englishman's quality has shone through, with a debut goal from the bench to knock out Premier League Southampton in the last round.
Parker has been easing Edwards in, but his first start last week resulted in a goal against Sheffield Wednesday. We think he could be the difference maker here once again.