Championship: Preston vs Burnley – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the Championship game between Preston and Burnley who meet up on Saturday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.

The Clarets are out to consolidate their place inside the top four of the Championship table, when stepping up against Preston for a match on Saturday. Preston no doubt have a surprise in mind, but a win for Burnley nevertheless seems the likely outcome.

Two places behind the league-leaders, Burnley claimed 64 points from 32 rounds, while Preston amassed 40 points. They now rank as number 15 in the Championship standings.

Team form: Preston vs Burnley

Preston Form

Preston have seen it all in their last three matches. First, they went down 2-1 against Blackburn, before picking up a 0-0 draw against Wycombe. Their latest match brought a 0-1 win in their encounter with Norwich. Preston claimed three wins in their last six matches at home in the Championship, while also drawing three but lost none. They scored nine and conceded five goals.

Burnley Form

In their last three matches, Burnley first beat Oxford 1-0, then Southampton by 0-1 and finally Hull by 2-0. Burnley performed a very admirable four wins in six Championship away matches, as well as two draws but no defeats. They scored ten times, while also conceding one goals.

Betting stats and facts for Preston and Burnley

Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Preston and Burnley. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.

Players on top: Preston vs Burnley

Milutin Osmajic look like value in the goal scoring market with three strikes to his name in six Championship matches. The visitors are crossing their fingers Zian Flemming adds to his three Championship goals come on Saturday.

Betting markets: Preston vs Burnley

Full-time result

Preston won four of their last 10 matches on home soil, drew six and lost none. Burnley won eight games, drew two and lost zero in their last 10 away games across all tournaments. Preston are a tough nut to crack currently, with no less than 8 matches without defeat. Burnley are on a serious roll of now 19 matches without defeat. Burnley have hit a nice vein of form, not losing any of their last 9 away games. Burnley have not lost to Preston in 5 consecutive home meetings.

Both teams to score

Preston scored the first goal in six out of their last ten games. Burnley scored the opening goal in seven of the last ten away from home. Burnley have not conceded a goal in 10 consecutive away games. Burnley are excellent at shutting up shop with no less than nine clean sheets in the last 10 matches. Meanwhile, Preston have been able to keep a clean sheet in three of their last 10 games. Burnley have scored in 5 consecutive meetings with Preston when playing at away ground.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in six of Preston’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.3 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in two of the last ten outings for Burnley, who managed to score 1.3 times in those matches. Amazingly, Burnley kept a clean sheet in their last 10 matches.