Championship· Regular Season - 46· Deepdale
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Preston vs Southampton Prediction & Betting Tips
Saturday, 2 May 2026 · Kick-off
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More Preston vs Southampton tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH2 +1.5Southampton +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 89% | 1.13 | - |
| X2Southampton or Draw | 77% | 1.30 | - |
| AH1 +1.5Preston +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 71% | 1.41 | - |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 62% | 1.61 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 62% | 1.61 | - |
| 1XPreston or Draw | 61% | 1.65 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 60% | 1.66 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 40% | 2.52 | - |
| 2Southampton to win | 39% | 2.54 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 38% | 2.63 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 38% | 2.63 | - |
| XDraw | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| AH2 -1.5Southampton -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 29% | 3.45 | - |
| 1Preston to win | 23% | 4.39 | - |
| AH1 -1.5Preston -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 11% | 8.94 | - |
Preston vs Southampton preview & analysis
Match preview
Preston host Southampton in the Championship (Regular Season - 46) at Deepdale on Saturday, 2 May 2026, with kick-off at 11:30 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Head to head
In the last 4 meetings between these sides, Preston have won 1, Southampton have won 2 and 1 ended level. Those games averaged 3.0 goals, and both teams scored in 2 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Southampton narrow favourites: Preston 23%, draw 38%, Southampton 39%. We expect around 3.2 goals (1.3 - 1.9 in expected goals), with 62% for over 2.5 and 62% for both teams to score.
Head to head
Championship table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Coventry | 46 | 28 | 11 | 7 | +52 | 95 |
| 2 |  Ipswich | 46 | 23 | 15 | 8 | +33 | 84 |
| 3 |  Millwall | 46 | 24 | 11 | 11 | +15 | 83 |
| 4 | Southampton | 46 | 22 | 14 | 10 | +26 | 80 |
| 5 |  Middlesbrough | 46 | 22 | 14 | 10 | +25 | 80 |
| 6 |  Hull City | 46 | 21 | 10 | 15 | +4 | 73 |
| 12 |  Bristol City | 46 | 17 | 11 | 18 | 0 | 62 |
| 13 |  Sheffield Utd | 46 | 18 | 6 | 22 | 0 | 60 |
| 14 | Preston | 46 | 15 | 15 | 16 | -7 | 60 |
| 15 |  QPR | 46 | 16 | 10 | 20 | -12 | 58 |
| 16 |  Watford | 46 | 14 | 15 | 17 | -12 | 57 |
Preston vs Southampton: FAQ
Who is the favourite to win Preston vs Southampton?
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Southampton are favourites. Our model gives Preston a 23% chance of winning, Southampton 39%, and the draw 38%.
Will both teams score in Preston vs Southampton?
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We rate both teams to score at 62%, so BTTS Yes is likely.
When does Preston vs Southampton kick off?
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Preston vs Southampton kicks off at 11:30 UTC on Saturday, 2 May 2026 at Deepdale, Preston.
