Preston vs Huddersfield Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 08 Aug 2026
Preston vs Huddersfield Predictions
Betting Over 2.5 in the Total Goals market at -147 looks to be the way forward based on the available stats. We anticipate three goals or more to be recorded in the contest between Preston and Huddersfield.
Continue reading for our complete Preston vs Huddersfield betting analysis, delivering an in-depth look at our main match prediction, as well as our correct score prediction and bet builder tips.
Preston vs Huddersfield Preview
Championship club Preston host League One side Huddersfield at Deepdale in the first round of the EFL Cup, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 8 August.
Preston North End were beaten 3-1 at Deepdale in their last game. This was at home to Southampton in the Championship. Paul Heckingbottom's team managed five shots on target and had 46% possession, with Lewis Dobbin getting the goal.
Huddersfield Town got the win in their previous game. A 4-0 League One triumph occurred away from home at The Cherry Red Records Stadium when playing AFC Wimbledon.
H2H: Preston Won 4-1 in Teams’ Last Encounter
Preston have claimed victories in the last two encounters against Huddersfield. When hosting at Deepdale, there was a 4-1 scoreline and that came after a 3-1 away win at John Smith's Stadium. It’s been six Preston victories, two draws and two Huddersfield wins in the previous 10 H2H meetings.
| Championship | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 |  Preston |
8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 15 | -7 | 8:15 | 4 |
| League One | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |  Huddersfield |
7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 11:6 | 12 |
Confirmed Lineups
Preston confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Daniel Iversen (GK), Odel Offiah, Lewis Gibson, Andrew Hughes, Pol Valentin, Alistair McCann, Jordan Thompson, Andrija Vukcevic, Milutin Osmajic, Alfie Devine, Callum Lang.
Huddersfield confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Matthew Young (GK), Radinio Balker, Jack Whatmough, Sean Roughan, Lasse Soerensen, Ryan Ledson, David Kasumu, Lynden Gooch, Derensili Sanches Fernandes, Ashley Fletcher, Marcus Harness.
Main Match Prediction
The EFL Cup encounter provides us with a value opportunity on the basis that we can bet on Over 2.5 Goals at odds of -147. Expect the sides to grab the goals needed for a payout.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league and EFL Cup matches):
Our EFL Cup experts like to go through the form guide, with injuries and suspensions also having a bearing on the match. Before making our football predictions, we combine this information with the latest numbers.
When you look at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 59.5% chance of winning. After careful examination, our experts have this probability somewhere between 65-70%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.
If Over 2.5 Goals is something that appeals but you want more juice, consider the option of heading to the Result & Total Goals market. Adding this selection with a team to win is a potential way forward.
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Correct Score Prediction
2
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1
Huddersfield
A 2-1 win in favor of Preston can be backed at odds of +575. We like placing a bet on correct score due to the fun element and the big potential return.
Bet Builder Tips
We’ve got a bet builder with three options: at least three goals, Preston on the 1x2 accompanied by Both Teams to Score.
The bet builder option allows you to combine different outcomes within the same football game. Bettors enjoy creating a tailored wager based on their predictions for how a match is likely to turn out.
Preston vs Huddersfield Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Preston North End are regarded as having a 46% chance of winning this EFL Cup clash in the eyes of the bookies. It means that their current betting odds are +118. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Huddersfield Town are trading at +190.
Preston are -118 at -0.25 on the Asian Handicap and this gives you a half stake refund in the event of a draw. However, you get a full payout on your wager if they manage to beat Huddersfield.
If you’re anticipating a high-scoring contest, Over 2.5 Goals has the shortest odds. If you think both teams will score, then you can back BTTS Yes at -172.
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- Championship: 09/04 2024 Preston 4 Huddersfield 1
- Championship: 12/12 2023 Huddersfield 1 Preston 3
- Championship: 26/12 2022 Preston 1 Huddersfield 2
- Championship: 18/10 2022 Huddersfield 0 Preston 1
- EFL Cup: 09/08 2022 Huddersfield 1 Preston 4
- Championship: 09/02 2022 Preston 0 Huddersfield 0
- Championship: 17/08 2021 Huddersfield 1 Preston 0
- Championship: 27/02 2021 Preston 3 Huddersfield 0
- Championship: 24/10 2020 Huddersfield 1 Preston 2
- Championship: 04/07 2020 Huddersfield 0 Preston 0
Latest EFL Cup and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.
Preston Stats
Huddersfield Stats
- 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 2 wins, 2 defeats and 6 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.90 goals scored and 1.80 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.80 goals scored and 1.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
Preston vs Huddersfield Lineups & Team News
Get the latest team news for Preston vs Huddersfield before you bet. Get the predicted and confirmed EFL Cup lineups plus the latest injury updates from us.
Preston Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3
Huddersfield Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3
Preston Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3
Huddersfield Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3
Preston Substitutes
- 0Max Wilson
- 0Delano Burgzorg
- 6Liam Lindsay
- 9Jusef Erabi
- 14Jordan Storey
- 21Lee Nicholls
- 23Andrew Moran
- 30George Gryba
- 32Ed Nolan
Huddersfield Substitutes
- 5Joseph Low
- 9Joe Taylor
- 14Ethan Brierley
- 15Ibane Bowat
- 17Marcus McGuane
- 19Bali Mumba
- 26George Sebine
- 27Jay Smith-Sway
- 33Nikola Tzanev
Previous Preston Lineups
Previous Huddersfield Lineups
Preston Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Paul Heckingbottom
Huddersfield Player Stats & Squad
Championship Table
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swansea | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 13:6 | 17 |
| 2 | West Ham | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 22:11 | 15 |
| 3 | Middlesbrough | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 16:12 | 15 |
| 4 | Wolverhampton | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 15:10 | 14 |
| 5 | West Brom | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 10:8 | 14 |
| 6 | QPR | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 10:7 | 13 |
| 7 | Stoke | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 13:12 | 13 |
| 8 | Bristol City | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 11:12 | 13 |
| 9 | Charlton | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 7:10 | 12 |
| 10 | Birmingham | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 12:11 | 11 |
| 11 | Millwall | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 15:15 | 11 |
| 12 | Lincoln | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 7:8 | 11 |
| 13 | Southampton | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 19:10 | 10 |
| 14 | Wrexham | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 9:12 | 10 |
| 15 | Bolton | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 11:15 | 10 |
| 16 | Blackburn | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 12:12 | 9 |
| 17 | Norwich | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 16:17 | 9 |
| 18 | Sheffield Utd | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 9:11 | 9 |
| 19 | Portsmouth | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 9:10 | 8 |
| 20 | Watford | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7:10 | 8 |
| 21 | Cardiff | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 10:12 | 7 |
| 22 | Derby | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 7:14 | 5 |
| 23 | Preston | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 8:15 | 4 |
| 24 | Burnley | 8 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 9:17 | 4 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southampton | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 15:4 | 12 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 11:7 | 10 |
| 3 | West Ham | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 14:4 | 9 |
| 4 | Stoke | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 8:3 | 9 |
| 5 | Swansea | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5:1 | 8 |
| 6 | West Brom | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6:3 | 8 |
| 7 | Charlton | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3:1 | 8 |
| 8 | Millwall | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9:5 | 7 |
| 9 | Wolverhampton | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7:3 | 7 |
| 10 | Watford | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6:5 | 7 |
| 11 | Norwich | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 10:8 | 6 |
| 12 | Cardiff | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 7:5 | 6 |
| 13 | Blackburn | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7:6 | 6 |
| 14 | Bolton | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5:5 | 6 |
| 15 | Bristol City | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3:4 | 6 |
| 16 | Wrexham | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5:5 | 5 |
| 17 | QPR | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4:4 | 5 |
| 18 | Birmingham | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 7:7 | 4 |
| 19 | Portsmouth | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5:7 | 4 |
| 20 | Sheffield Utd | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4:6 | 4 |
| 21 | Burnley | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 5:6 | 3 |
| 22 | Preston | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4:8 | 3 |
| 23 | Lincoln | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3:6 | 2 |
| 24 | Derby | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3:8 | 1 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bradford | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 7:4 | 15 |
| 2 | Sheffield Wed | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 13:6 | 14 |
| 3 | Plymouth | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 14:10 | 13 |
| 4 | Huddersfield | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 11:6 | 12 |
| 5 | Cambridge | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 12:10 | 12 |
| 6 | Oxford | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 13:7 | 11 |
| 7 | Wimbledon | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5:7 | 11 |
| 8 | Reading | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 14:7 | 10 |
| 9 | Stockport | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 16:10 | 10 |
| 10 | Leyton Orient | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 13:9 | 10 |
| 11 | Stevenage | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 11:8 | 9 |
| 12 | Burton | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 12:12 | 9 |
| 13 | Leicester | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 9:11 | 9 |
| 14 | Wycombe | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 11:14 | 9 |
| 15 | Blackpool | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 13:13 | 8 |
| 16 | Luton | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 12:14 | 8 |
| 17 | Mansfield | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 10:13 | 8 |
| 18 | Barnsley | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7:12 | 8 |
| 19 | Bromley | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8:18 | 8 |
| 20 | Notts County | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 7:9 | 7 |
| 21 | Doncaster | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 8:9 | 6 |
| 22 | MK Dons | 7 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 8:10 | 6 |
| 23 | Peterborough | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4:12 | 5 |
| 24 | Wigan | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5:12 | 4 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reading | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 13:5 | 9 |
| 2 | Wimbledon | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2:0 | 8 |
| 3 | Huddersfield | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7:2 | 7 |
| 4 | Mansfield | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7:3 | 7 |
| 5 | Burton | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 9:6 | 6 |
| 6 | Plymouth | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6:3 | 6 |
| 7 | Bradford | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4:2 | 6 |
| 8 | Cambridge | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6:5 | 6 |
| 9 | Sheffield Wed | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 7:3 | 5 |
| 10 | Oxford | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6:3 | 5 |
| 11 | Blackpool | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 9:7 | 5 |
| 12 | Luton | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5:4 | 5 |
| 13 | Stevenage | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5:5 | 4 |
| 14 | Notts County | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3:3 | 4 |
| 15 | Peterborough | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3:5 | 4 |
| 16 | Barnsley | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4:8 | 4 |
| 17 | Bromley | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3:9 | 4 |
| 18 | Stockport | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 9:7 | 3 |
| 19 | MK Dons | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2:2 | 3 |
| 20 | Leyton Orient | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5:8 | 3 |
| 21 | Leicester | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3:6 | 3 |
| 22 | Wigan | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3:8 | 3 |
| 23 | Wycombe | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5:6 | 2 |
| 24 | Doncaster | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3:4 | 2 |
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