Preston vs Southampton predictions, lineups and betting odds: read our tips, bet builder angle and team news before this Championship clash at Deepdale.
Preston vs Southampton Match Summary
Competition | English Championship |
|---|---|
Match Date | Saturday 7 November 2026 |
Match Time | 15:00 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Preston, Deepdale |
Preston vs Southampton at Deepdale pits the bottom side in the Championship against the team in seventh, and it is hard to build a case for the hosts.
Preston are rooted to the foot of the table, nine points adrift of safety, and a home win priced at 9/2 with Bet365 tells you how little faith there is in this side.
Southampton arrive unbeaten in their last 6 Championship matches. The Saints are pushing for the play-off places, and this is exactly the sort of fixture they have to take care of.
Southampton lead the previous meetings four wins to one, with a draw, and have scored at least 2 goals in 7 of their last 8 matches against Preston in all competitions.
Preston vs Southampton Form
Preston have lost 5 of their last 6 Championship matches, and the midweek home game with Sheffield United summed up their season. Léo Leroy struck early, then a Sydie Peck hat-trick left them 3-1 down before the break. With Leroy now suspended, they lose that night's scorer too.
Southampton have won six of their last nine Championship matches and keep finding a way. Tuesday's draw at The Hawthorns showed some steel, with Samuel Edozie helping salvage a point after Isaac Price's opener from the spot. Clinical finishing and creating opportunities are the strengths of this side, and Preston struggle to stop both.
Preston vs Southampton Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Preston: Johnny Kenny (Injured/doubtful), Lewis Gibson (Injured/out), Harry Clarke (Injured/out), Liam Gibbs (Injured/out), Léo Leroy (Suspended), Ali McCann (Unfit)
Southampton: Léo Scienza (Injured/doubtful), Cyle Larin (Injured/doubtful)
Preston
Preston are stretched. Leroy serves a one-match ban after his fifth booking of the season, and Johnny Kenny is a serious worry with the hamstring problem he picked up against Sheffield United. Caleb Wiley, Callum Lang and Brad Potts could all be recalled, and the probable XI has all three starting.
Southampton
Southampton hope to have winger Léo Scienza fit for the trip to Deepdale, while striker Cyle Larin remains doubtful after missing the West Brom game. That leaves Lewis Dobbin leading the line in the probable Preston vs Southampton lineups, with Finn Azaz pulling the strings behind him.
Preston vs Southampton Predicted Lineup
Preston
Formation: 3-4-2-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Daniel Iversen; Andrew Hughes, Jordan Storey, Odeluga Offiah; Caleb Wiley, Brad Potts, Jordan Thompson, Stanley Mills; Andrew Moran, Callum Lang; Jusef Erabi
Southampton
Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Daniel Peretz; James Bree, Jack Stephens, Keven Schlotterbeck, Ryan Manning; James Ward-Prowse, Flynn Downes; Kuryu Matsuki, Finn Azaz, Samuel Edozie; Lewis Dobbin
Preston vs Southampton Key Stats & Match Facts
Preston have received 2+ cards in 4 of their last 4 matches vs Southampton (Championship).
Flynn Downes has made 3+ tackles in 4 of his last 5 appearances vs Preston (Championship).
Léo Scienza has recorded 1+ shots on target in 4 of his last 4 appearances (Championship).
Léo Scienza has won 2+ fouls in 8 of his last 10 appearances (Championship).
Ben Brereton Díaz has assisted in 2 of his last 3 appearances vs Preston (Championship).
Preston vs Southampton Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: Preston 0-3 Southampton. The gulf between these sides is wide, with a home team that cannot finish meeting an away team that rarely misses. Southampton are 8/13 with 10Bet and, given everything above, that price is hard to argue with.
Best Bets
Southampton to win at Deepdale in the Win Market. They are clear favourites against a Preston side sitting bottom of the table. Top of our Preston vs Southampton best bets is the straightforward one. Finishing is Southampton's standout strength and Preston's glaring weakness, and nothing about Preston's recent outings suggests they can drag this into a stubborn, messy afternoon.
Both Teams To Score: No. Preston are projected to score under one goal and are missing several attackers. Preston are projected for just 0.89 goals, and poor finishing is listed among their weaknesses. Take out the suspended Leroy and the doubtful Kenny and it is hard to see where a home goal comes from, which sits neatly alongside an away win.
Preston vs Southampton Bet Builder
Our Preston vs Southampton bet builder tips lean on the Saints' attack: two Cyle Larin shot legs, a Kuryu Matsuki goal and an away win, paying 11/2 with Bet365.
Cyle Larin over 0.5 shots on target. He has hit the target at least once in 7 of his last 10 Championship appearances, though he is a doubt, so check the team sheet.
Cyle Larin over 2.5 shots. Three or more attempts have arrived in 6 of his previous 10 Championship outings, and a Preston back line that struggles against counters gives him plenty to aim at.
Kuryu Matsuki anytime goalscorer. He has found the net in 2 of his 3 most recent Championship games, and Preston's problems defending attacks down the wings suit a wide forward.
Southampton to win. They have been winning at both half-time and full-time in 5 of their last 7 matches against Preston in all competitions.
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Preston vs Southampton Talking Points
Preston have a defensive problem on their hands. They are decent in the air and good at winning the ball back, but they are vulnerable to through balls and counter attacks, which is exactly how Southampton like to play. Greg Docherty, signed as a free agent on the eve of this fixture, adds a body to the engine room with Leroy banned, though one new midfielder will not fix a side this low on confidence. Southampton's push towards the play-offs has come despite starting the season with a four-point deduction, and the Preston vs Southampton betting odds reflect just how far apart these squads are.
Preston vs Southampton Predictions FAQs
When is the Preston vs Southampton English Championship game?
The match is on Saturday 7 November 2026 at 15:00 UK time.
Where is Preston vs Southampton being played?
The match is being played at Deepdale in Preston.
What competition is Preston vs Southampton in?
Preston vs Southampton is an English Championship match.
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