Preston vs Sunderland Prediction, Free Betting Tips & Odds

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Date: 8th May 2023
Kick-Off: 15:00 UK, 16:00 CET
Venue: Deepdale
TV: Sky Sports Football

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Preston vs Sunderland: Top Free Betting Tips

Sunderland are involved in a trend-setting game for play-off places in their next fixture against Preston North End at Deepdale on Monday, 8 May. The Lilywhites come into this game after recording a four-match winless streak, losing the last game against Sheffield United.

Both Teams to Score Prediction: Yes

Regardless of four consecutive winless games, Preston has been on the scoring side in six of the previous seven league outings. Sunderland has secured a scoring string by rattling the net in six consecutive EFL Championship matches ahead of this game. Both teams have also conceded goals in their last four successive league adventures in a row. Adding more, three of the recent four H2Hs between these two games have ended with both teams scoring. Hence, we predict this game to feature a BTTS outcome at the end of the ninety minutes.

Total Goals Prediction: Over 2.5 Goals

Preston North End’s attacking line has struggled in recent games and scored only goals in the previous four league games. However, the Lilywhites have managed an average of two goals per game in the same number of matches at Deepdale. On the other hand, Sunderland has also found the back of the net eight times in the previous five league adventures. Moreover, three of the last four meetings between these teams have also gone Over 2.5 Goals. Given the current state of affairs, we can expect the same trend to be repeated in this game.

Correct Score Prediction: 2-2 Draw

Preston North End have scored more than once in three of the previous four matches at Deepdale. However, Sunderland has also featured the same record in the same number of last league outings. The  Lilywhites have been lagging at the back end and conceded 11 goals in just the previous four matches. The teams have shared the points in two of the last three H2Hs and we predict a similar result for this game with a 2-2 equation.

Preston vs Sunderland: Form, Recent Games, and News

Preston North End Preview

The Lilywhites visited Sheffield United and returned to their losing sequence by getting thrashed with a 4-1 defeat. Preston has been a playoff contender recently but the recent winless run has left them struggling in the middle of the points table. Centre forward Ched Evans's injury-related absence from this game has slightly hindered Preston’s preparation.

Sunderland Preview

The Black Cats witnessed a second draw at Stadium of Light successively against Watford with a 2-2 scoreline. Followed by a 0-2 trail, Luke O’Nien scored the opener for Sunderland and Patrick Roberts’ strike saved the team from defeat in the stoppage time. Manager Tony Mowbray will take a hit to the team’s readiness with seven players listed under injury. 

Top Betting Odds and Stats for Preston vs Sunderland

Here are the top stats for the game along with a tool to help you pick the best odds.

Head to Head

01/10/22

England Championship CHA

Sunderland

Preston

0

0

17/03/18

England Championship CHA

Sunderland

Preston

0

2

30/09/17

England Championship CHA

Preston

Sunderland

2

2

Last Five - Preston

08/05/23

England Championship CHA

Sunderland

Preston

3

0

L

29/04/23

England Championship CHA

Sheff Utd

Preston

4

1

L

22/04/23

England Championship CHA

Blackburn

Preston

1

1

D

19/04/23

England Championship CHA

Swansea

Preston

4

2

L

15/04/23

England Championship CHA

Millwall

Preston

2

0

L

Last Five - Sunderland

16/05/23

England Championship CHA

Luton

Sunderland

2

0

L

13/05/23

England Championship CHA

Luton

Sunderland

1

2

W

08/05/23

England Championship CHA

Preston

Sunderland

0

3

W

29/04/23

England Championship CHA

Watford

Sunderland

2

2

D

23/04/23

England Championship CHA

West Brom

Sunderland

1

2

W

FAQs regarding Preston vs Sunderland

Where is the game being televised? Viaplay, V Sport Fotbool (Swe).
Who is the bookmakers' favourite to win? Sunderland @ odds of 91/100 (1.91).
Who is the referee for this match? Robert Madley.