Ace Football previews the Championship round 23 match between Preston and Hull and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.
Both Preston and Hull need points to escape their current position at the relegation-end of the Championship table. The match takes place at Deepdale and could be labelled a serious six-pointer.
Preston approach round 23 as number 18 in the Championship table with 23 points on their account so far. With 22 rounds behind them, Hull have amassed 19 points, placing them as number 21 in the standings.
Team form: Preston vs Hull
Preston Form
They came away from their last three matches with a mix of results, as Preston beat Cardiff 0-2, followed by a 1-1 draw against Leeds. Most recently, they were left licking their wounds in a 2-1 defeat against Queens Park Rangers. Preston didn’t manage a single win in any of their previous six Championship games at the Deepdale. They have a record of five draws and one defeats, in which they conceded eight and scored six goals.
Hull Form
In their last three matches, Hull drew 1-1 with Watford, lost 2-1 against Coventry and beat Swansea 2-1. Hull are winless in their last six away games in the Championship, in which they drew one and lost five. They conceded 12 goals while scoring three themselves.
Betting facts for Preston and Hull
Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that Preston and Hull played across all tournaments.
- In 10 of the last 12 Preston home matches in the Championship, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In the last 5 Preston matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In the last 5 Preston matches in the Championship, the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In the last 5 Preston matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In the last 5 Preston matches in the Championship, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 10 of the last 12 Hull matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In 11 of the last 12 Hull matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Hull have lost 6 of the last 7 matches while scoring less than 1.5 goals
- Hull have lost 6 of the last 7 matches in the Championship while scoring less than 1.5 goals
- In 10 of the last 11 Hull matches in the Championship, the sum of goals was under 3.5
In-form players: Preston vs Hull
Emil Riis Jakobsen is the most prolific Championship marksman for the home team, scoring twice recently. Hull look to Joao Pedro, hoping he can add to his current total of two Championship goals in his latest games.
Popular markets: Preston vs Hull
Full-time result
Preston won two of the previous 10 home matches across all tournaments, while drawing six and losing two as well. Hull won three from a possible 10 away from home, as they also drew one and lost six in this run. Astonishingly, Hull failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 19 matches. Hull have not lost to Preston in 3 consecutive home meetings.
Both teams to score
Preston scored the first goal of the match in five of their previous ten games. Hull scored the opening goal in four of a possible ten games. Preston will be optimistic of getting on the scoresheet on Thursday, as Hull have been unable to keep a single clean sheet in their last 10 games. The former fought their way to three clean sheets in their last 10 games.
Total goals
Preston saw over 2.5 goals in three of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 0.9 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals came up in four of Hull’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 0.7 goals in these matches.
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