Preston vs Arsenal prediction

Championship side Preston North End is set to host Arsenal on Wednesday night in what promises to be an exciting encounter in the EFL Cup’s round of 16. Currently positioned 16th in the England Championship table, Preston has faced challenges this season, but their recent form offers a glimmer of hope. In their last five matches, they have displayed resilience, securing two victories and drawing three times, showcasing their tenacity on the pitch. Particularly strong at home, they remain unbeaten in their last five matches at Deepdale, with three wins and two draws to their name, netting an impressive total of seven goals during this stretch. However, the task ahead is daunting, as they prepare to take on Arsenal, a club known for its rich history and competitive edge. Preston will need to summon all their strength and determination if they hope to advance to the next round of the EFL Cup and create an upset against the Gunners.

After securing a 1-0 victory against Shakhtar Donetsk in the midweek UEFA Champions League match, Arsenal returned to face Liverpool in a strong Premier League clash at home over the weekend that ended in a 2-2 stalemate. Now, they will shift their focus to the EFL Cup as they prepare to face Preston away from the Emirates Stadium this coming midweek. The Gunners have been performing exceptionally well in the league and will aim to carry that momentum into the EFL Cup, especially after their impressive 5-1 win over Bolton in the Round of 16^. However, defeating Preston will be a challenge, as they possess significant firepower and quality compared to the hosts.

Arsenal will be the strong side coming into this game and with all bookies in favor of them. They have what it takes to win this game. We therefore bet on them at halftime/fulltime win as our Preston vs Arsenal prediction.

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Main Tip: HT/FT- Arsenal/Arsenal

Our Preston vs Arsenal Prediction

According to the statistics and the odds of the bookmakers, we suggest the following tips:

Prediction 1: HT/FT- Arsenal/Arsenal

Three reasons why we back this tip in this game:

• Arsenal have won all their 3 encounters against Preston
• In their last encounter, Arsenal won by 2 goals
• In the last two games played by Preston, they haven’t Won, (0W, 2D, 0L)

Odds for this bet

Paripesa offers competitive odds for the bet “HT/FT- Arsenal/Arsenal.”

The odd of 1.62 means that the bookmakers are calculating with a likelihood of approx. 61% chance that this game will have Arsenal lead at halftime and emerge victorious at fulltime.

Odds comparison for HT/FT- Arsenal/Arsenal

Paripesa – odds 1.62
Betboro – odds 1.61

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Prediction 2: Over 2.5 Goals

3 reasons why we back this game to witness at least 3 Goals:

• Preston’s last two games at home had at least 3 goals scored
• All three meetings between the two sides had at least 3 goals scored
• Preston’s last game had a scored of 6 goals at full-time

Prediction 3: HC +1 Arsenal Win

3 Reasons why we back this game to have a handicap win for Arsenal:

• In all the two games Arsenal Played as a visitor to Preston, the Gunners won
• Arsenal have won with at least two goals Margin in 2/5 of their last five games
• Arsenal have won three of their last five games

Odds for this bet

Helabet offers competitive odds for “HC +1 Arsenal Win”

The odd of 1.26 means that the bookmakers are calculating with a likelihood of approx. 73% chance that this match will have Arsenal win by a margin of 2-goals fulltime.

Odds Comparisons HC +1 Arsenal Win

Helabet – odds 1.26
Betwinner – odds 1.24

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Statistics Preston vs Arsenal Prediction

Preston’s Team News!

• Doubt: Preston’s Center Forward Evans is doubtful for this game as he’s currently battling with some physical discomfort. Though his return is almost near as his slated for a November return
• Absentees: there are several players such as Bauer. Brady and Keane are all sidelined due to various related injuries and won’t be available for this clash
• Possible Line-ups: Manager Paul Heckingbottom is likely to maintain the Line in their last games against Plymouth which earned him a draw away from home

Arsenal’s Team News!

• Injuries: (Thigh Injuries), Odegaard (Ankle Injury) Calafiori( knee injury) are the few players who will be missing this game due to injuries
• Possible Rotations: Manager Mikel Arteta will most certainly rotate the squad against the Championship, with Porter likely to man the goalpost, Nichols, Lewis-Skelly, and Kiwior line up at the back, and also a few changes in the Midfield and the attack
• Doubt: Tierney who was out due to a thigh injury is expected to be back in a few days and could make the squad to face Preston

H2H statistics

Looking at the last 3 meetings between these teams:

• Preston has 0 wins, Arsenal won 3, and 0 games were drawn
• That Match Scored an average of 2.40 goals
• Their last match ended with a 2-1 win for Arsenal

Latest results Preston

• They have 2 wins, and 3 draws in their last 5 matches
• 09 goals in their last 5 matches. Average 1.80 goals per match
• They drew 3-3 against Plymouth in their last match

Latest results Arsenal

• They have 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last 5 matches
• 08 goals scored in their last 5 matches. Average 1.60 goals per match
• They drew 2-2 against Liverpool in their last match

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