Preston vs Arsenal Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds

Gunners Look Capable of Covering the Line

Our betting prediction is to back Arsenal at +120 to overcome a -1.5 goal margin on the Asian Handicap market. This means a victory of two goals or more.

Match Preview

Preston North End played Plymouth Argyle away in their last game. PNE drew 3-3 and recorded 44% of possession and had eight shots on target, with Sam Greenwood, Mads Froekjaer-Jensen and Brad Potts on the scoresheet in the Championship match at Home Park.

Arsenal approach this cup clash after a 2-2 home draw against Liverpool in the Premier League. The Gunners had 45% possession and three shots on target, with Bukayo Saka and Mikel Merino scoring at Emirates Stadium.

Preston advanced to the fourth round of the EFL Cup after beating Fulham at home on penalties (1-1 after 90 minutes), while Arsenal won 5-1 at Emirates Stadium when hosting Bolton Wanderers.

3 wins, 2 losses and 5 draws, averaging 1.3 goals from 3.9 shots on goal and 7.7 attempts. Preston have had 46.0% possession and 4.5 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 1.2 goals from 3.8 shots on goal and 7.7 attempts, while being awarded 5.1 corners.

Sam Greenwood, Mads Froekjaer-Jensen, Emil Riis Jakobsen and Milutin Osmajic are joint-top scorers with 2 goals on the board. Emil Riis Jakobsen and Kaine Kesler-Hayden have racked up the most assists with 2 each.

Arsenal have 6 victories, 1 defeat and 3 draws, with an average of 15.0 attempts, 5.5 shots on goal and 1.9 goals. Mikel Arteta's team average 50.7% possession, 433.6 passes, 6.3 corners awarded and 4.0 corners against them, while 1.1 goals have been conceded from 4.0 shots on goal and 12.8 attempts.

Kai Havertz is the leading scorer with 5 goals, followed by Bukayo Saka on 3, with Gabriel Martinelli and two others bagging 2. Bukayo Saka is top assists provider with 7, while David Raya has recorded 3 clean sheets in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Preston confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Freddie Woodman (GK), Kaine Kesler-Hayden, Jack Whatmough, Liam Lindsay, Andrew Hughes, Stefan Thordarson, Ryan Ledson, Josh Bowler, Duane Holmes, Jeppe Okkels, Sam Greenwood.

Arsenal confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Tommy Setford (GK), Jurrien Timber, William Saliba, Jakub Kiwior, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Ethan Nwaneri, Jorginho, Mikel Merino, Raheem Sterling, Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel Martinelli.

Expert EFL Cup Analysis

We study the form as a first port of call and also make sure we’re across any injuries before making any football picks. Then it’s a case of understanding the sort of narrative that the stats provide.

Key Preston vs Arsenal stats:

• Preston have conceded 2 or more goals in 10 of their last 20 matches
• Preston failed to score in 9 of their last 20 matches
• Arsenal have won 14 of their past 20 matches
• Arsenal have scored 2 or more goals in 14 of their past 20 matches
• Arsenal have kept 10 clean sheets in their past 20 matches

Preston vs Arsenal Prediction

We’re expecting a one-sided EFL Cup clash and our pick is to back Arsenal at +120 to overcome a 1.5 handicap. We feel as though our winner can overcome their opponent by two goals.

If you’re looking for a bigger price, you can back Arsenal -2 on the Asian Handicap or even -2.5 depending on your expected margin of victory.

Our Pick

Arsenal Asian Hcp -1.5 @ +120 Bet Now

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Preston vs Arsenal Odds

The bookies are taking no chances with their betting odds of -238 about Arsenal which reflects they have a 70% chance of winning this EFL Cup encounter. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Preston are trading at +550.

Over 2.5 Goals is the market leader and that means three or more goals are predicted. Both Teams to Score betting is always popular and the No option on the BTTS market is available at -125.

A Bet Builder allows you to combine different EFL Cup betting markets for a match. For example, you might want to predict the Match Winner and Total Goals at a football betting site.

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