Date: Wednesday 6th March 2024
Kick-Off: 19:45 UK, 20:45 CET
Venue: St Mary's Stadium
TV: Sky Sports Red Button
Southampton vs Preston North End: Top free betting tips
Southampton, who went on an unbeaten run of more than twenty matches are now on a run of three defeats in five matches suffering defeats to Bristol City, Hull City and Millwall with wins against West Brom and Birmingham. Russell Martin's men are in fairly unfamiliar territory at the moment having lost three of their previous five matches with their last bad run coming back in September, which was still early in this season. Preston North End are quietly having a very good season with Ryan Lowe's men challenging for a playoff spot in the Championship. Preston are unbeaten in their previous seven matches, winning four of those.
Correct outcome prediction: Southampton to Win
For our first Southampton vs Preston North End prediction, we predict that Southampton will make it two wins in a row after beating Birmingham City by four goals to three. The Saints are still in a really good position in fourth place in the Championship and have won eleven of their seventeen home matches this season, losing just four times.
Total goals prediction: Over 3.5 Goals
Just one of Southampton's previous seven matches has seen the Saints be involved in fewer than 2.5 goals scored. Their most recent away match was a seven-goal thriller as the Saints beat Birmingham 4-3, matches before that consisted of a 3-0 defeat as well as two 2-1 defeats, then a 3-1 defeat as well as a 5-3 win. Safe to say, Southampton's matches are usually filled with plenty of goals.
Correct score prediction: 3-2 to Southampton
Our final Southampton vs Preston North End prediction is yet again an attempt to predict the correct final score. Combining the first two predictions, we conclude this preview with an entertaining 3-2 victory for Southampton against Preston North End.
Southampton has won eleven of their seventeen home matches this season, scoring around 2.4 goals per home game and conceding just over one goal per home game.
Southampton vs Preston North End: What the Fans Think
Southampton celebrates Che Adams scoring his tenth goal of the season
A 🔟th league goal of the season for @CheAdams_ 👊
Watch extended highlights on the #SaintsFC app 📲
— Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) March 3, 2024
Preston wishes goalkeeper Freddie Woodman a happy birthday
🎂 Happy birthday, Freddie! 🥳#pnefc pic.twitter.com/tTfm4mNlRM
— Preston North End FC (@pnefc) March 4, 2024
How far will Preston's fans have to travel to Southampton?
The driving distance between Preston and Southampton is just under six hours with 307 miles separating the two stadiums. Trains are an option for this journey but with the journey taking longer than a journey on the road, we would advise using the official supporters busses or a private vehicle.
Southampton vs Preston North End: How to purchase tickets?
Preston North End has received a full allocation of tickets, which are not sold out as of the time of writing.
The ticket prices for Southampton fans range between £20 and £35.
FAQs regarding Southampton vs Preston North End
What was Southampton's previous result? 4-3 win against Birmingham City
What was Preston North End's previous result? 0-0 draw against Hull City.
What was the last head-to-head result? 2-2 Draw.