Preston vs Huddersfield Predictions

Preston moved top of the table for the first time since 2006 at the weekend, but they remain two points shy of West Brom. The hosts do have plenty to celebrate after a brilliant start, while they are aiming to add another three points to the board when they meet Huddersfield this weekend.

Preston weren’t expected to be a side in the running for a Premier League place a few months ago. Callum Robinson took the shortcut to the top flight by signing for Sheffield United, while the hosts failed to replace him. That brought rage from the supporters, but this season has seen the Lilywhites go from strength to strength.

Meanwhile, Huddersfield are just making their way back from a tough start. They have put together an unbeaten run after losing seven of their first eight. However, they face a big step up against Preston. They are going up against the side with the league’s best home record, but how will they fare?

The Terriers will be aiming to continue a great scoring record which has seen them score in each of their last seven away trips. The visitors have scored in 80% of their league games and seven of their last eight. They head into this one in form, while they are meeting a side who have been wide open at this ground so far.

Preston have seen BTTS in 75% of their home games. That is likely to continue with Huddersfield seeing the same in 71% of their away games. Six of Preston’s previous seven home games have seen both teams score, while Preston come into this game as the joint-best attack in the second tier.

With the last four clashes between these two sides seeing both teams score, we anticipate goals when they clash at Deepdale this weekend. The pair are looking a bit vulnerable at the back, while their attack-minded play means that we think that BTTS is the best way to go in this clash.

Preston will be out to carry on their exception scoring record at home in this clash. The hosts have hit 2.75 goals per game here this term, while they have seen over 3.5 goals in 50% of their home matches. There’s also the fact that every meeting between them this decade has seen the home team win, which has us backing a 3-1 victory for the hosts as our correct score pick.