Our Southampton vs Preston Prediction: 2-1
Southampton vs Preston in the England Championship is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday November 1, 2025. Our correct score prediction favors a 2-1 home triumph, but considering both teams’ ability to find the net, BTTS is also a solid alternative bet.
This Southampton 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
Southampton's Last Match – Blackburn vs Southampton
Southampton will be looking to bounce back after a 1-2 England Championship defeat against Blackburn on October 25. In that match, Southampton recorded 49% possession, attempting 9 shots on goal, with 11 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Blackburn | 51% | 14 (5) | 2.57 | 49 |
 Southampton | 49% | 9 (11) | 1.02 | 54 |
Preston's Last Match – Preston vs Sheff Utd
Preston will want to continue their winning form after a 3-2 England Championship victory over Sheff Utd, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Preston saw 46% of the ball and created 9 goal attempts, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Preston | 46% | 9 (3) | 1.56 | 56 |
 Sheff Utd | 54% | 11 (3) | 2.37 | 43 |
Southampton vs Preston Stats
Key Stats
| Southampton | Preston | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.15 | Attacking Strength | 0.9 |
| 0.81 | Defence Strength | 1.15 |
| 0.8 | Points Per Game | 1.2 |
| 1/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1 | Average Scored | 1.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Southampton are averaging 1.0 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per match, while Preston average 1.3 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.
Southampton 10-15
Preston 13-13
What are the odds for this match?
Southampton to win: @1.7
Draw: @4.1
Preston to win: @4.333
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.85
Lineups
Southampton (3-4-3) : Alex McCarthy, Ronnie Edwards, Nathan Wood, Taylor Harwood-Bellis, Mads Roerslev, Flynn Downes, Caspar Jander, Ryan Manning, Finn Azaz, Adam Armstrong, Leo Scienza
Preston (3-5-2) : Daniel Iversen, Jordan Storey, Liam Lindsay, Andrew Hughes, Odel Offiah, Harrison Armstrong, Ben Whiteman, Alfie Devine, Milutin Osmajic, Thierry Small, Lewis Dobbin
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