Preston
Southampton
Preston vs Southampton predictions & stats
Top pick Southampton 61%, Over 2.5 goals 54%. Free match analysis, team stats and betting tips for Championship.
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Primary insights + team contextPrimary Insights
Team Context
Season Performance
Comparing both teams this season
Current league table
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 38 | +38 | 77 | |
| 2 | 38 | +22 | 70 | |
| 3 | 37 | +28 | 68 | |
| 4 | 38 | +9 | 68 | |
| 5 | 38 | +3 | 63 | |
| 6 | 37 | +10 | 60 | |
| 7 | 37 | +12 | 57 | |
| 8 | 38 | +7 | 57 | |
| 9 | 38 | 0 | 53 | |
| 10 | 37 | +2 | 52 | |
| 11 | 38 | -2 | 52 | |
| 12 | 37 | +6 | 51 | |
| 13 | 38 | +5 | 51 | |
| 14 | 38 | 0 | 51 | |
| 15 | 38 | +1 | 50 | |
| 16 | 38 | -11 | 50 | |
| 17 | 38 | -6 | 49 | |
| 18 | 38 | -9 | 48 | |
| 19 | 38 | -9 | 44 | |
| 20 | 38 | -13 | 42 | |
| 21 | 37 | -12 | 40 | |
| 22 | 38 | -15 | 40 | |
| 23 | 38 | -13 | 39 | |
| 24 | 38 | -53 | 12 |
Preston
All Fixtures (41)
Southampton
All Fixtures (42)
Deep Analysis
Team Insights
Style of play and derived stats from match data this season
Playing Style Analysis
This team they maintain balanced possession (45%) Additionally, Despite often having less possession, they've won 10 games, demonstrating tactical flexibility Meanwhile, A concerning pattern: they've lost 9 games with more possession, showing vulnerability when expected to create. They've shown strong resilience, winning 2 games after trailing at halftime. Their ability to recover is valuable: 11 points gained after falling behind. They've struggled to hold onto leads, losing 4 times after being ahead at halftime Additionally, They've dropped 14 points from winning positions, indicating issues closing out games Meanwhile, Their game management is inconsistent: strong at comebacks but vulnerable when leading. They prefer direct play over possession, averaging 345 passes per game. As a lower-table side (17th), they'll need to be disciplined against a top-7 opponent.
They maintain balanced possession (57%) Additionally, They've proven effective without the ball, winning 6 games with less possession Meanwhile, However, they've lost 8 games despite having more possession, suggesting they struggle to convert dominance into results. They've lost 8 games despite having more possession, showing significant vulnerability when expected to control matches. Their comeback ability is notable: 3 wins after being behind at the break. They've salvaged 13 points from losing positions this season Additionally, However, they've blown 2 leads after leading at halftime, showing vulnerability when ahead Meanwhile, Their game management needs work: 19 points dropped after taking the lead. Their game management is inconsistent: strong at comebacks but vulnerable when leading. Their attacking output is impressive: 14.2 shots per game, 5.2 finding the target. They move the ball forward with intent (around 34 passes per shot). They're well-organized defensively (only 2.2 saves required per game).
Preston Half-Time Performance
Preston home games half time results
Southampton Half-Time Performance
Southampton away games half time results