Preston vs Southampton Prediction & Betting Tips | 02/05/2026

Preston vs Southampton Prediction and Betting Tips | 2 May 2026

Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert

30 April 2026 • 09:23 UTC • 1 min read

Preston vs Southampton Prediction and Betting Tips 2 May 2026

Deepdale will host a lively final-round clash as Preston North End look to build on their 3–2 win over Sheffield United and secure a top-10 finish. As both Preston and Sheffield United are likely to adopt an attack-minded approach, we predict a 2-2 draw. Preston's recent form has been inconsistent (1.10 points per game), but entertainment is almost guaranteed—Preston’s matches average 3.20 goals, with a high 70% BTTS rate and no clean sheets in their last 10 games. They score 1.30 goals per match but concede 1.90, underlining their defensive fragility.

Southampton, on the other hand, are in excellent form, collecting 2.30 points per game and winning 7 of their last 10 matches. With a playoff spot already secured, squad rotation is likely, but their attacking output remains impressive at 2.20 goals per game. Notably, their away fixtures average 4.00 total goals, with 100% BTTS, showing just how open their matches can be.

As both teams average 3.20 total goals, and H2H strongly supports this, we are tempted to bet on Over 2.5 goals, alongside BTTS and Over 3.5 goals.

This Championship match will be played on Saturday 2 May 2026 at 12:30.

What is our Preston vs Southampton prediction?

Our prediction for this match: Preston 2 - 2 Southampton

Preston vs Southampton Betting Tips

Correct Score: 2-2 @ 1200 Odds
Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -188 Odds
Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -450 Odds
Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Over 3.5 Goals @ 137 Odds
Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -175 Odds
Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -600 Odds
Anytime Goalscorer: Cyle Larin @ 120 Odds
First Goalscorer: Cyle Larin @ 450 Odds
To be Booked: Liam Lindsay @ 220 Odds
Asian Handicap: Preston +1 @ -182 Odds
European Handicap: Southampton +1 @ -163 Odds
Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
Shots on Target (Away): Over 4.5
Shots on Target (Total): Over 9.5
Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
Double Chance: 1X @ -106 Odds
Draw No Bet: Southampton to Win @ -188 Odds
Half Time/Full Time: X (Draw)/X (Draw) @ 550 Odds
Clean Sheet: Southampton - No @ -300 Odds

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Preston Team Form and Stats

Form	Results	Points Per Game
Overall	lllwddwllw	1.10
Home	lwdl	1.00
Away	lldwlw	1.17

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	30%	25%	33%
Average Goals Per Game	3.20	3.00	3.33
Scored	1.30	1.25	1.33
Conceded	1.90	1.75	2.00
BTTS	70%	75%	67%
Clean Sheets	0%	0%	0%
Failed to Score	30%	25%	33%
Expected Goals	1.28	1.25	1.30
Expected Goals Against	1.78	1.39	2.04

Southampton Team Form and Stats

Form	Results	Points Per Game
Overall	wwwwwwwdld	2.30
Home	wwwwwdd	2.43
Away	wwl	2.00

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	70%	71%	67%
Average Goals Per Game	3.20	2.86	4.00
Scored	2.20	2.00	2.67
Conceded	1.00	0.86	1.33
BTTS	70%	57%	100%
Clean Sheets	30%	43%	0%
Failed to Score	0%	0%	0%
Expected Goals	1.54	1.58	1.47
Expected Goals Against	1.49	1.49	1.49