Preston North End
- Preston North End have won just 1 of their last 5 competitive games (L4).
- They are allowing an average of 2.67 goals per home game across all competitions this season.
- Recent results include a 1-0 defeat at Stockport County in the EFL Cup first round and a 2-1 loss at Bolton Wanderers in the Championship.
Everton
- Everton are 3 wins, 3 draws and 4 defeats from their last 10 in all competitions.
- They have won two, drawn two and lost three of their seven competitive away games across all competitions.
- Thierno Barry has scored two of Everton's six goals across their last five games.
Recent meeting
Everton recorded a 3-0 away win in the reverse fixture.
Key Players
- Everton: Thierno Barry is providing a sharp edge, scoring twice in recent games.
- Preston: Manager Paul Heckingbottom runs a compact 3-5-2 system with key strengths:
- wing-backs
- direct transitions
- set pieces
Betting Insights
- The visitors are considered the right bet to win, but 1.53 is regarded as a bit short for that selection.
- Market prices mentioned include Over 2.5 goals 1.7 and Both Teams to Score 1.8.
Prediction
- Main pick: away win for Everton.
- Expect a pragmatic Everton performance relying on their structure, physicality and directness.
