Our Preston vs Southampton Prediction: 1-2
Preston vs Southampton in the England Championship is scheduled for an 11:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday May 2, 2026. We’re backing a 1-2 away win, but with both sides showing goal-scoring potential, BTTS is another good betting choice.
This Preston vs Southampton 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 – Charlton vs Preston
Preston will hope to extend their good run following a 2-1 England Championship win against Charlton on April 11. In that match, Preston saw 55% of the ball and created 10 goal attempts, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Charlton | 45% | 10 (6) | 1.32 | 56 |
 Preston | 55% | 10 (5) | 1.32 | 38 |
Southampton's Last Match – Southampton vs Blackburn
Southampton will seek to keep their streak alive after a 3-0 England Championship victory over Blackburn on April 14. In that match, Southampton had 59% possession and 10 attempts at goal, with 7 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Southampton | 59% | 10 (7) | 2.51 | 53 |
 Blackburn | 41% | 5 (3) | 0.22 | 34 |
Preston vs Southampton Stats
Key Stats
| Preston | Southampton | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.86 | Attacking Strength | 1.74 |
| 1.22 | Defence Strength | 1.07 |
| 0.9 | Points Per Game | 2.8 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 9/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 0/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1 | Average Scored | 2.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Preston are averaging 1.0 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per match, while Southampton average 2.2 scored and 0.6 conceded per game.