Preston North End vs Southampton Prediction: The home side have not won any of their last four games while the away side are on a four game winning run

Preston North End will welcome Southampton at Deepdale Stadium in Game Week 13 of the English Championship. The home side have not won any of their last four games while the away side are on a four game winning run. Who will come out on top after 90 minutes?

Preston North End form

After suffering three consecutive defeats, Ryan Lowe had a couple of weeks to reflect on the direction his Preston team was heading during the international break. Despite a six-game winning streak, they only managed to secure one point out of a possible 12 in their recent matches, conceding a total of 11 goals in the process. When they took an early lead against Millwall, there was hope that they could turn it into a victory. However, they had to settle for a draw against a team without a permanent manager. Although Lowe was frustrated with just a point, it can still be seen as progress, as it keeps Preston in fourth place. Nonetheless, they are only four points ahead of 13th-placed Middlesbrough, which implies that they cannot afford a long winning streak if they want to secure a playoff position.

Preston North End Predicted Lineup

Woodman; Storey, Lindsay, Cunningham; Potts, Whiteman, Ledson, Brady; Holmes, Frokjaer-Jensen; Keane

Southampton form

Recently, Southampton went through a period of four consecutive losses, causing doubts about whether Russell Martin was the right choice for the job. However, they have since made a strong comeback, earning 10 out of a possible 12 points. One of their wins was against Leeds United, a potential promotion rival, which is particularly impressive. Additionally, their victories against Stoke City and Hull City, both away matches, have shown their determination and resilience. Despite having a negative goal difference, Southampton now sit in fifth place in the table, leading fans to believe they have a chance at making it into the top two. It's worth noting, though, that like Preston, one loss could knock them out of the playoff spots, making this upcoming fixture crucial in the short term.

Southampton Predicted Lineup

Bazunu; Walker-Peters, Harwood-Bellis, Bednarek, Manning; Smallbone, Downes, S. Armstrong; A.Armstrong, Adams, and Fraser.

Preston North End vs Southampton Expert Tips

Preston can benefit from ending their recent streak of losses before this match. However, Southampton has shown remarkable growth in their character, and we believe that the Saints will fiercely fight for yet another well-deserved win away from home. We expect both the teams to be on the scoresheet in this upcoming game.