Southampton vs Preston prediction, odds & betting tips 06/03/2024

Four teams are vying for two direct promotion places into the Premier League and out of those clubs, Southampton has the worst position.

However, things are not that alarming with plenty of games to be played and Southampton finally winning over the past weekend after losing the previous two games.

Southampton vs Preston predictions: Southampton with the advantage

Key stats

• Southampton has played in nine straight games at home that have recorded more than two goals.
• Preston is undefeated in the last seven matches.
• Southampton is unbeaten versus Preston in the last five outings.

Pre-game odds and win probability: Southampton looking to consolidate the home field

• HOME: 2/5 (1.40) – 71.4%
• DRAW: 5/1 (5.00) – 20%
• AWAY: 7/1 (7.00) – 14.3%

The bookies, according to their Southampton vs Preston odds, believe that Southampton is the expected winner and the home team was given a 71 percent probability chance of taking the victory.

Southampton got the better of Birmingham in their last games while Preston played a goalless draw against Hull.

There is a plethora of options available for this pick, here are some suggestions for your benefit and you can check plenty of other choices on our football betting tips today page. Over 1.5 First-Half Goals is valued at 6/4 (2.50) – 40% while, if you are willing to take a bigger risk, Preston winning without the BTTS could land you the odds up to 13/1 (13.00) – 7.7%.

Last five H2Hs: Southampton has the overwhelming advantage

Southampton has won four out of the last five matches versus Preston while the first game of the current campaign ended in a 2-2 draw.

Southampton team news and form: Southampton got back on their winning ways

Southampton lost twice in a row before winning on Saturday, and for the match against Preston, the team is without the services of Kyle Walker-Peters, Ryan Fraser, Ross Stewart, and Juan Larios.

Predicted Lineup: Bazunu(GK), Harwood-Bellis, Stephens, Bednarek, Manning, S. Armstrong, Downes, Smallbone, Brooks, A. Armstrong, Adams.

England Premier League 10/05/25

D

Man City

0

Southampton

0

England Premier League 03/05/25

L

Leicester

2

Southampton

0

England Premier League 26/04/25

L

Fulham

2

Southampton

1

England Premier League 19/04/25

D

West Ham

1

Southampton

1

England Premier League 12/04/25

L

Aston Villa

3

Southampton

0

Preston team news and form: Four victories in the last six matches

Preston still has a chance of joining a top-six pack. Brad Potts and Kian Best are expected to miss the game due to injury.

Predicted Lineup: Woodman(GK), Lindsay, Storey, Hughes, McCann, Millar, Whiteman, Browne, Keane, Riis, Frokjaer-Jensen.

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

Player to Watch: Adam Armstrong

Southampton's best player this season and by a large margin is Adam Armstrong who has scored 17 goals and added 11 assists in all 35 matches the team has played. Armstrong is playing in his fourth season at the club and has started almost every game this campaign. His longevity is an asset to the club.

Looking at his goalscoring record throughout a career that has spanned several clubs, his most prolific stat comes from the Blackburn days where he accumulated 64 goals.