Our Luton vs Preston Prediction: 2-1
Luton vs Preston in the England Championship is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday January 18, 2025. Our expert analysis predicts a correct score of 2-1 for the match between Luton and Preston.
This Luton vs Preston 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
Luton's Last Match – Nottm Forest vs Luton
Luton will be looking to bounce back after a 0-2 England FA Cup defeat against Nottm Forest on January 11. In that match, Luton had 54% possession and 5 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Nottm Forest | 46% | 2 (3) | 0.71 | 47 |
Luton | 54% | 0 (5) | 0.84 | 34 |
Preston's Last Match – Preston vs Charlton
Preston will want to continue their winning form after a 2-1 England FA Cup victory over Charlton, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Preston controlled 48% of possession and managed 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Preston | 48% | 0 (2) | - | 40 |
Charlton | 52% | 0 (5) | - | 71 |
Luton vs Preston Stats
Key Stats
| Luton | Preston | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.95 | Attacking Strength | 1.13 |
| 0.92 | Defence Strength | 1.09 |
| 0.7 | Points Per Game | 1.6 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 0/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 0.9 | Average Scored | 1.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Luton are averaging 0.9 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per match, while Preston average 1.4 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.
Luton 9-17
Preston 14-11
What are the odds for this match?
Luton to win: @2.2
Draw: @3.1
Preston to win: @3.5



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