Blackpool vs Preston North End Prediction: Preston are in better shape going into the game

Blackpool is set to host Preston on Saturday at Bloomfield Road. Blackpool won its last home league game against Preston last season. Would Preston be able to beat Blackpool this time? 

Blackpool’s Form

Blackpool's performance at home has been below average (W2 D1 L4) this season as they have only managed to win twice in seven league games. They lost their last home game against Hull City (1-3).

Earlier Blackpool defeated (3-1) Watford at home. In their seven home league games, they have scored 8 goals against their visitors and conceded 10 in return.

At away, the situation is almost like home as they managed (W2 D2 L4) to win twice out of 8 league games. With 16 points in 15 games, Blackpool is sitting in the 21st position. They have scored 17 goals so far this season and conceded 23 in return.

Jerry Yates is the team’s top scorer with 6 goals followed by Theoder Corbeanu (3) and Kenneth Dougall (2) respectively 2nd and 3rd positions.

Blackpool’s possible lineup

Maxwell; Connolly, Williams, Thorniley, Garbutt; Wright, Patino; Corbeanu, Dougall, Yates; Madine.

Preston’s Form

Preston's away performance is exceptionally well this season as they managed (W4 D3 L1) to win on four occasions out of eight. They defeated Huddersfield (1-0) in their last away game.

The only away game they lost against Bristol City this season. In their eight away league games, Preston scored 7 goals against their hosts and conceded 4 in return.

Their performance at home is a matter of concern as they just managed (W1 L3 D4) to win once out of eight league games. With 22 points in 16 games, Preston is sitting in the 9th position. They have scored 9 goals so far this season and conceded 10 in return.

Emil Riis Jakobsen is the team’s top scorer with 4 goals followed by Jordan Storey (1) and Andrew Hughes (1) respectively 2nd and 3rd positions. 

Preston’s possible lineup

Woodmen; Storey, Cunningham, Hughes; Potts, Ledson, Whiteman, Fernandez; McCann; Jakobsen, Woodburn.

Blackpool vs Preston expert tips

Preston looks in good touch with their away form this season. On the other end, Blackpool is struggling but they defeated Preston in the last season at Bloomfield. Despite what the history is we are anticipating Preston to win the game. In this match, we can expect less than 2.5 goals as historically both teams have scored less than 2.5 goals in a face-off.