Both Preston and Luton will look to consolidate or perhaps even improve on their position in the Championship. The pair go toe-to-toe in what is currently a mid-table clash in the Championship. Placed 16th in the table Preston have amassed 44 points after 37 matches. On 47 points Luton are ranked in 14th place with an equal amount of matches to their name.
It has been a few rounds since Preston last taste of success in the Championship and they should expect no presents from upcoming opponents Luton.
Preston North End did not win the last 4 matches in a row;Preston North End unbeaten the last 3 matches in a row at home;Preston North End conceded in the last 9 of 11 matches;Total goals was UNDER 3.5 in Preston North End’s last 4 of 6 matches.
Total goals was UNDER 3.5 in Luton Town’s last 4 of 6 matches;Luton Town conceded in the last 6 of 8 matches;Luton Town scored in the last 4 of 6 matches.The form of both teams is one of the biggest things to consider before placing a bet on the upcoming game.
The mood around Preston is pretty low right since a win has proven hard to come by in recent weeks. In their last 3 matches Preston ended with a 1-1 draw against Bournemouth, followed by a 1-0 defeat against Wycombe. Their most recent match brought a 2-0 defeat against Middlesbrough.
Luton will be out to extend their fine run of results lately. In their last 3 matches Luton were trashed by Norwich in a 3-0 defeat, followed by a 1-0 defeat against Swansea. Their most recent match brought a 2-0 win against Coventry.
The two teams are evenly matched by the bookies, but current form makes Luton our choice for a win.
The fixture history of the two teams delivers good insights that are worth considering before placing a bet on the upcoming game.
The last time the two sides faced off against each other Luton came away as 3-0 winners at home at Kenilworth Road back in December 2020 in the England – Championship 5 times in the past 7 matches between Preston and Luton over 2.5 goals came out as a winning bet. The two rivals have shared the spoils in recent outings in the Championship. Both have claimed 3 wins in the last 7 encounters with 1 match finishing without a winner.
Preston are 16th with 44 points after 37 matches. Luton ranks as 14th in the table on 47 points.
Preston are favorites with the bookmakers to win their upcoming match. Betting on a home win will pay out at 2.60, as bookies predict Preston are in with a 38% chance of beating Luton. If you wish to bet the draw, there are odds at 2.63 on offer, while an away win for Luton pays out at 3.25. Preston won 4 of their last 10 home league games whereas Luton lost 6 of their last 10 away league games.
The prices available with the bookmakers indicate the chance of both teams to score (BTTS) is as low as 41% in this match. This equals odds around 2.45, while going the other way and betting on both teams NOT to score pays out odds 1.53. The bookies estimate the chance of this outcome paying out lies at 65%. The last 10 home league games for Preston averaged 1.6 goals per game with BTTS paying out 2 of these last 10 matches. In the previous 10 away league games for Luton the average total goals were 1.5 with 1 of these 10 matches seeing BTTS.
According to the bookmakers the chance of this match having over 2.5 goals is just 32%. Should you fancy a punt, there are odds around 3.10 available if you bet OVER 2.5 goals. Going the opposite direction and betting on under 2.5 goals pays out at odds 1.36. Preston’s last 10 home league matches saw an average of 1.6 goals a game. 3 of Preston’s last 10 home matches had over 2.5 goals. Luton’s last 10 away league games averaged 1.5 goals per game. 4 of the last 10 away matches for Luton went over 2.5 goals.