In this article, we have given our Preston vs Wycombe prediction, odds & betting tips ahead of their FA Cup fourth-round clash at Deepdale on Saturday afternoon. The tie pits 15th in the Championship off against 2nd in League One at the time of writing.
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Preston vs Wycombe prediction: Chairboys to cause upset?
Key stats
- Preston's most recent loss to Blackburn ended a four-game unbeaten run in all competitions.
- Wycombe are unbeaten in five matches over all competitions.
- Wycombe have won the last two H2Hs.
Correct score prediction: Preston 2-2 Wycombe
While both teams play in different divisions, there are only 11 places between them in the football pyramid. Judging by previous meetings, this should be an entertaining affair with plenty of goals, and a possible upset on the cards.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Preston favoured to progress
- HOME: 6/5 (2.2) – 45.5%
- DRAW: 23/10 (3.3) – 30.3%
- AWAY: 11/5 (3.2) – 31.3%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
According to the implied probabilities, Preston are favoured to progress into the next round being the home team playing in a stronger division. Interestingly, Wycombe are slightly more favoured to win above a draw.
Also, feel free to check out our other expert predictions and football betting tips today.
Most recent H2Hs: Goals galore
The previous four H2Hs have produced 16 goals in total, at an average of four per game. Wycombe have actually won the last two, with one being a draw and the other a Preston victory.
England Championship 13/03/21
Wycombe
Preston
England FA Cup 09/01/21
Wycombe
Preston
England Championship 05/12/20
Preston
Wycombe
England FA Cup 06/01/18
Wycombe
Preston
Preston preview: Lilywhites to go strong?
Some Championship clubs have decided to rest players in cup competitions in order to focus on the league, but we feel that Preston will field a strong team. They are in midtable with no real danger of getting relegated but potentially too far away from the play-off places as well, so the Lilywhites should be trying to go as far as they can in the FA Cup.
Predicted lineup: Woodman (GK), Hughes, Lindsay, Whatmough, Potts, Thordarson, McCann, Meghoma, Greenwood, Osmajic & 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
Wycombe preview: Chairboys will be confident
Wycombe will be confident that they can cause an upset given their impressive recent form. The Chairboys will likely field a strong side as well in order to give them the best possible chance.
Predicted lineup: Norris (GK), Skura, Taylor, Bradley, Leahy, Scowen, Bakinson, Onyedinma, Humphreys, Lubala & Udoh
England League 1 11/05/25
D
Charlton
0
Wycombe
0
England League 1 03/05/25
L
Stockport
3
Wycombe
1
England League 1 26/04/25
L
Leyton Orient
1
Wycombe
0
England League 1 21/04/25
L
Charlton
4
Wycombe
0
England League 1 18/04/25
W
Bolton
0
Wycombe
2
Player to watch – Cameron Humphreys
Cameron Humphreys scored in Wycombe's 1-1 draw away at Cambridge last time out, his fifth goal in League One. The midfielder needs to keep finding the net to ease the burden off top scorers Richard Kone (16) and Fred Onyedinma (six), and could get an opportunity from the start against Preston.