Plymouth vs Preston Prediction and Betting Tips | 26th October, 2024

Plymouth take on Preston in the 12th round of games in the EFL Championship on Saturday. Both sides are languishing in the bottom half of the standings.

Wayne Rooney's Plymouth are fresh off a 1-0 midweek loss at Millwall in the league. Romain Esse's 13th-minute strike proved to be the difference between the two teams.

The Pilgrims dominated possession but couldn't find a way back into the contest. They find themselves in 21st place with 11 points from as many games, two points off the relegation zone, having won thrice this season.

Meanwhile, Paul Heckingbottom's Preston are coming off a 2-2 midweek home draw with Norwich City. The Lilywhites led by two goals inside 12 minutes, but Norwich struck either side of the break to force a share of the spoils. The stalemate leaves Preston in 16th place in the standings with 13 points.

On that note, here's a look at the head-to-head stats and key numbers, match prediction, and betting tips for the Plymouth-Preston Championship game at Home Park.

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Plymouth vs Preston head-to-head and key numbers

• In 53 games across competitions, Preston lead Plymouth 27-19, including a 1-0 away win in the Championship in their last meeting in March this year.
• Plymouth are winless in five games in the fixture. losing three, including the last two.
• The Pilgrims are unbeaten in five games across competitions this season, winning four, including the last three.
• Preston have one win in their last five road outings, losing two.
• Form guide (last five games across competitions, most recent result first): Plymouth: L-L-W-L-W; Preston: D-W-D-W-L

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Plymouth vs Preston prediction

Both sides have struggled this campaign, winning just three of their opening 11 games, especially Plymouth, who are hovering perilously close to the drop zone.

Preston have dominated their head-to-head with Plymouth, with the Pilgrims winning once in their last eight meetings in the fixture. Rooney's side have't beaten Preston in five league meetings since a 1-0 home win in October 2008.

However, the visitors haven't had consecutive league wins at Plymouth since 1965, when they won three straight. Rooney's side have also been impressive at home this season - going unbeaten - meaning Preston would have their task cut out.

Moreover, the Lilywhites haven't won an away Championship game since beating Plymouth 1-0 away in March. Considering the same, a low-scoring stalemate could ensue.

Prediction: Plymouth 1-1 Preston

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Plymouth vs Preston betting tips

Tip-1: Draw

Tip-2: Plymouth to keep a clean sheet: No (The Pilgrims haven't had a clean sheet in 11 games across competitions.)

Tip-3: Over 1.5 goals: Yes (Eight of their last 10 meetings have had at least two goals.)