Our Preston vs Burnley Prediction: 2-2
Preston vs Burnley in the England FA Cup is scheduled for an 12:15 GMT kick-off on Saturday March 1, 2025. A 2-2 result is our main prediction, but with both teams likely to score, BTTS is another strong betting choice.
This Preston vs Burnley prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Preston's Last Match – Coventry vs Preston
Preston will aim to put their last result behind them following a 1-2 England Championship loss to Coventry on February 22. In that match, Preston had 48% possession and 5 attempts at goal, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Coventry | 52% | 12 (9) | 1.73 | 51 |
Preston | 48% | 5 (4) | 0.97 | 23 |
Burnley's Last Match – Burnley vs Sheff Wed
Burnley will look to carry forward their winning form after a 4-0 England Championship success over Sheff Wed on February 21. In that match, Burnley controlled 65% of possession and managed 7 shots on goal, with 4 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Burnley | 65% | 7 (4) | 1.42 | 28 |
Sheff Wed | 35% | 8 (2) | 1.37 | 38 |
Preston vs Burnley Stats
Key Stats
| Preston | Burnley | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.75 | Attacking Strength | 1.03 |
| 1.31 | Defence Strength | 1.13 |
| 1.6 | Points Per Game | 2.2 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 9/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 1/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 1 | Average Scored | 1.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Preston are averaging 1.0 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per match, while Burnley average 1.6 scored and 0.1 conceded per game.