All eyes will be on Deepdale as Preston hope to produce an EFL Cup surprise against Premier League side Everton in round two. The Lilywhites have endured a difficult start, losing to both Bolton and Wolves, and their defensive problems are a major concern. Preston have conceded 1.90 goals per game across their last 10 matches and have failed to keep a single clean sheet during that period. Their home form is even more worrying, with no wins from their last five and an average of just 0.80 goals scored. Carroll and Potts are both sidelined through injury.
Everton, on the other hand, head into this one in much better spirits after a convincing 2-0 victory over Crystal Palace in their Premier League opener. The Toffees have also been fairly reliable defensively, conceding only 1.00 goal per game in their last seven away matches. Rotation is expected, with Alcaraz, Beto, Garner and summer signing Brennan Johnson all pushing for starts. Even with changes to the XI, Everton should have enough quality to exploit Preston's defensive weaknesses.
Preston matches average 3.20 goals across their last 10, with 90% producing BTTS. Therefore, this is our main betting pick for this EFL Cup matchup, alongside Everton Over 1.5 and Over 2.5 goals total.
This EFL Cup match will be played on Wednesday 26 August 2026 at 20:00.
What is our Preston vs Everton prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Preston 2 - 2 Everton
Preston vs Everton Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 2-2 @ 2000 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -106 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -500 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: Thierno Barry @ -105 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Thierno Barry @ 375 Odds
- To be Booked: Leo Leroy @ 225 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Preston +2 @ -200 Odds
- European Handicap: Preston +2 @ -120 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 @ 162 Odds
- Double Chance: X2 @ -1200 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Everton to Win @ -500 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: X (Draw)/X (Draw) @ 700 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Everton - No @ -138 Odds
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View OfferPreston Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | ddwllwldll | 0.90 |
| Home | dlldl | 0.40 |
| Away | dwlwl | 1.40 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 0% | 40% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.20 | 2.80 | 3.60 |
| Scored | 1.30 | 0.80 | 1.80 |
| Conceded | 1.90 | 2.00 | 1.80 |
| BTTS | 90% | 80% | 100% |
| Clean Sheets | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 20% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.28 | 1.20 | 1.35 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.73 | 1.45 | 2.02 |
Everton Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | llwdlwlwdw | 1.40 |
| Home | ldw | 1.33 |
| Away | lwdlwlw | 1.43 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 33% | 43% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.50 | 2.67 | 2.43 |
| Scored | 1.40 | 1.33 | 1.43 |
| Conceded | 1.10 | 1.33 | 1.00 |
| BTTS | 50% | 67% | 43% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 33% | 29% |
| Failed to Score | 30% | 0% | 43% |
| Expected Goals | 1.36 | 1.49 | 1.31 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.41 | 1.30 | 1.45 |
Preston vs Everton Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
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