Preston vs Luton Predictions

• Preston returned to form in midweek, ending a run of 4 straight defeats with an impressive 2-1 victory over Fulham.
• Having won 3 of their last 4 games at Deepdale, the hosts will be confident coming into this game.
• Luton had no such good fortune in midweek, going down 3-0 at Stoke; their 7th loss in 9 matches.
• Luton have now lost 6 away games in a row, conceding a concerning average of 3.33 goals a game in the process.

Preston looking for home win

Overall, currently stationed on the fringes of the play-offs, Preston’s work so far this season has been impressive and they’ve certainly looked one of the stronger outfits in the division. Nonetheless, Alex Neil’s troops have dropped down the table in recent weeks following a run of 4 straight defeats but a midweek win over Fulham has hopes high of generating some upward momentum once again.

Claiming victory against an opponent as strong as Fulham will provide a real injection of confidence into Preston ranks and the hosts will fancy their chances of securing victory on Saturday. Indeed, PNE have won 8 of their 11 outings at Deepdale this season, plunging home a big average of 2.45 goals a game in the process to illustrate their home strength.

Luton desperate to end away day struggles

Meanwhile, coming into the Championship with the sole objective of also being in it next season, Luton will be happy with their current standing; 20th and 4 points clear of the relegation zone. Nonetheless, for as long as their results on the road are so bad, they’ll always be at risk of being pulled into the bottom three.

Indeed, the visitors have lost 9 of their 11 outings on enemy territory this season and have particularly struggled in recent months, losing their last 6 away games. A 3-0 defeat at Stoke in midweek extended said streak and now means The Hatters have conceded a huge average of 3.33 goals a game over their visiting losing streak.

A routine Preston win is expected

Ultimately, anything but a comfortable Preston win would be a huge surprise. They are a stronger side than Luton on paper and that is more than reflected in the 11 points that separate the two on the table. 

All things considered, backing a Preston win looks the only way to play as far as the betting is concerned and is something we’re more than happy to do with maximum confidence. Preston are very strong at home, Luton are dreadful away and that leads us to believe that a 3-1 margin of home victory could well be on the cards. Preston should not find Luton a tough nut to crack and we fully expect them to take maximum points.