Preston vs Blackpool Betting Tips & Match Predictions
Preston vs Blackpool Intro
Blackpool’s woes could be set to continue as they head to the Deepdale to face Preston. Blackpool are deep in the bottom positions’ mire, and nothing but three points will suffice here. It could be tough, though, against Preston who have been solid all season. This Championship game kicks off at 11:30 AM on Saturday April 1, 2023. Prior to round 39, Ryan Lowe was able to take the home team to the 12th place in the Championship table on 53 points. Mick McCarthy leads the opposing team, who currently sit in the 23rd position, having taken 35 points. We’re deep inside the second half of the season, and there’s a massive difference in fortunes between Preston and Blackpool in the Championship table. The two teams are divided by 18 points and 11 places.
Preston vs Blackpool Form
Preston can pick up another three vital points here after losing to Middlesbrough. That kep them at seven in the last five games. That being said, Blackpool were defeated by Coventry in the last game and have now managed 4 points in a poor run of form. Preston needs to be more convincing at home if they plan to add to the 8 points they have already managed from the five games so far. Blackpool have played five games away from home now and come away with absolutely nothing.
Preston vs Blackpool H2H
While the two teams have met on a total of 12 dates during the years, this match carries a bit more weight – it could very well be a tie-braking match in terms of the historical nuber of wins. Both teams have 4 wins each. Will it be the hosts Preston who celebrate on Saturday, or the visitors, Blackpool? Or will we add another even-score game to the list of 4 drawn matches? The two teams’ recent performance was on par with each other, with both Preston and their guests winning 2 out of six latest games
Preston vs Blackpool Analysis
Preston lost its previous game. Ryan Lowe’s men were facing Middlesbrough in that game. At the end of the game, the final result was 0-4. On Saturday April 1, 2023, they will face Blackpool. In their match against Middlesbrough, Preston had the following ball possession : 30%. If we look at shots on goal, Preston had a total of 4 shots while they conceded 11 shots. Meanwhile, Blackpool took zero points in losing their last match. In that match, Mick McCarthy’s men faced Coventry. After 90 minutes, the score was 1-4. In their match against Coventry, Blackpool claimed 44% of the ball. Looking at shots on goal, Blackpool has those following stats: 8 shots in attack and 14 shots conceded.
Preston vs Blackpool Odds
Taking a look at the bookmakers’ odds, the favourite for this match between Preston and Blackpool is Preston.
