Preston North End FC
Football England - EFL Championship Deepdale Sat 26 Apr 10:00
Plymouth Argyle FC
  1. Prediction
  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

Back Lilywhites to Win

We’ll back Preston with a fair degree of confidence when they clash with Plymouth. At betting odds of -120 on the Full-Time Result market, this looks a value pick and we expect a return.

Teams Drew 3-3 in Last H2H Encounter

Preston North End have been defeated in their last three games. Away from home, they recently suffered a 2-1 loss against Hull City at The MKM Stadium. Paul Heckingbottom's team enjoyed 56% possession and had two shots on target, while Lewis Gibson was the goalscorer.

Survival-chasing Plymouth Argyle have experienced back-to-back road defeats. In their previous game, they beat Coventry City at home, winning 3-1 at Home Park. The Devon side had just 27% of the ball and recorded five shots on goal, with Mustapha Bundu finding the net twice and Ryan Hardie scoring one.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Preston are unbeaten when it comes to the past three games against Plymouth, with the last clash ending in a 3-3 draw at Home Park. The past 3 H2H matches have included two Preston wins along with a single draw.

Preston North End – Last 10 League Games

1 win, 5 losses and 4 draws, averaging 0.9 goals from 2.9 shots on goal and 7.5 attempts. Preston have had 51.4% possession and 4.0 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.4 goals from 3.8 shots on goal and 10.6 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 5.9 corners.

Kaine Kesler-Hayden and Stefan Thordarson lead the way with 2 goals, while Lewis Gibson has scored 1. Robert Brady and Mads Froekjaer-Jensen have been top assistors with 2.

Plymouth Argyle – Last 10 League Games

Plymouth have won 4, lost 5 and drawn 1, with an average of 1.2 goals from 6.1 attempts and 2.8 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 35.6% possession, 2.7 corners in their favour and 6.5 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.7 goals from 9.8 attempts and 4.4 shots on goal.

Mustapha Bundu and Ryan Hardie top the team’s scoring charts on 5 goals, with Muhamed Tijani on 1. Adam Randell and Mustapha Bundu have been the top assists providers with 2 in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Preston confirmed lineup (3-1-4-2): David Cornell (GK), Jordan Storey, Liam Lindsay, Lewis Gibson, Ben Whiteman, Kaine Kesler-Hayden, Stefán Teitur Thórdarson, Robert Brady, Andrew Hughes, Emil Riis Jakobsen, Milutin Osmajic.

Plymouth confirmed lineup (3-4-2-1): Conor Hazard (GK), Victor Palsson, Nikola Katic, Julio Pleguezuelo, Kornél Szűcs, Darko Gyabi, Adam Randell, Bali Mumba, Ryan Hardie, Mustapha Bundu, Muhamed Tijani.

Preston vs Plymouth Prediction & Betting Tips

If you agree with our verdict that Preston can claim a Championship victory, then there’s the chance to get betting odds of -120 that this happens. We think that this price sticks out.

Our team of football experts monitor the current injuries and suspensions. When integrated with the latest form, this helps us secure the value odds. Our data-led approach backed up by key stats always proves useful.

Key Preston vs Plymouth league stats:

  • Plymouth have lost 14 of their last 20 games on the road.
  • Plymouth have lost 3 of their last 5 games on the road.
  • Plymouth have lost their last 2 games on the road.
  • Preston have won 2 of their last 3 games against Plymouth.

Preston to Win Probability

The betting sites make it a 54.6% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. After careful examination, our experts have this probability close to 60%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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A betting alternative to supporting Preston is the Double Result. You can get bigger odds by siding with them to lead at the halfway phase before running out winners.

Our Match Prediction
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Player Prop Picks

Ryan Hardie Over 0.5 Shots On Target -123 BetMGM logo

Ryan Hardie (Plymouth) is available at -123 to have at least one shot on goal. He looks like an attractive pick and we’ll have a bet on this Shots on Target outcome as the betting odds stand out.

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Milutin Osmajic To Score +275 BetMGM logo

Milutin Osmajic (Preston) can be backed at +275 to be among the goals. He looks like an attractive wager to be on the scoresheet and we recommend backing this Anytime Goalscorer selection.

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Corners Prediction

Plymouth Under 3.5 Corners -100 BetMGM logo

Plymouth have not covered the 3.5 corners line in five straight games, while Preston have conceded an average of 4.70 corners in the past 10 home games. There are odds of -100 when it comes to this Team Corners bet and we can see Plymouth fall short of the line here.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Preston Logo Preston
Total
9.90 4.00 5.90
Home
9.00 4.30 4.70
Away
9.60 3.10 6.50
Plymouth Logo Plymouth
Total
9.20 2.70 6.50
Home
7.90 2.90 5.00
Away
10.80 2.70 8.10
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Preston vs Plymouth Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Preston Match Odds Suggest Victory

The Preston North End betting odds have been priced up by the bookies and they are -132 favourites to land victory in this Championship encounter which means a 57% chance of winning. Plymouth Argyle are the +340 underdogs, while the draw can also be backed as an alternative.

The Under 2.5 / Over 2.5 Goals betting market has the two outcomes at a similar price.

To combine various Championship selections within the same match, you will find football betting sites offer a Bet Builder. Start adding the picks you fancy until you’re happy with the overall payout.

Ched Evans Favourite to Be First Goalscorer

You will find favourite Ched Evans at +540 to be First Goalscorer and there’s also the chance to get +265 that he finds the net any time.

Player Goals
Ched Evans (Preston)
First
+265
Anytime
+540
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Milutin Osmajic (Preston)
First
+270
Anytime
+575
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Sam Greenwood (Preston)
First
+275
Anytime
+600
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Ryan Hardie (Plymouth)
First
+290
Anytime
+600
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Player Shots On Target
Ryan Hardie (Plymouth)
Over 0.5
-154
Under 0.5
-111
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Milutin Osmajic (Preston)
Over 0.5
-122
Under 0.5
-139
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Ched Evans (Preston)
Over 0.5
-119
Under 0.5
-143
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Sam Greenwood (Preston)
Over 0.5
-116
Under 0.5
-143
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Player Shots
Ched Evans (Preston)
Over 2.5
+130
Under 2.5
-
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Milutin Osmajic (Preston)
Over 2.5
+114
Under 2.5
-
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Sam Greenwood (Preston)
Over 2.5
+118
Under 2.5
-
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Will Keane (Preston)
Over 2.5
+138
Under 2.5
-
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Team Stats
Preston logo Preston League Stats
Plymouth logo Plymouth League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 1 win, 5 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 3 wins, 1 defeat and 6 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 4 wins, 5 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
  • 1 win, 5 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

Preston vs Plymouth Lineups & Team News

You’ve found the right place for Preston vs Plymouth team news, with all the latest information available including lineups and injuries so you’re fully informed.

The Championship squads highlight the star players operating for every team in the division.

Preston Confirmed Lineup 3-1-4-2

Plymouth Confirmed Lineup 3-4-2-1

Preston Confirmed Lineup 3-1-4-2

13 David Cornell
14 Jordan Storey 6 Liam Lindsay 19 Lewis Gibson
4 Ben Whiteman
29 Kaine Kesler-Hayden 22 S. T. Thórdarson 11 Robert Brady 16 Andrew Hughes
9 Emil Riis Jakobsen 28 Milutin Osmajic
21 Conor Hazard
44 Victor Palsson 25 Nikola Katic 5 Julio Pleguezuelo
6 Kornél Szűcs 18 Darko Gyabi 20 Adam Randell 2 Bali Mumba
9 Ryan Hardie 15 Mustapha Bundu
26 Muhamed Tijani

Plymouth Confirmed Lineup 3-4-2-1

Previous Preston Lineups

21 Apr Championship
Hull 2-1 Preston
18 Apr Championship
Preston 1-2 QPR
12 Apr Championship
Leeds 2-1 Preston
08 Apr Championship
Preston 2-2 Cardiff
05 Apr Championship
Preston 1-1 Stoke
02 Apr Championship
Derby 2-0 Preston

Previous Plymouth Lineups

21 Apr Championship
Plymouth 3-1 Coventry
18 Apr Championship
Middlesbrough 2-1 Plymouth
12 Apr Championship
Plymouth 2-1 Sheffield Utd
09 Apr Championship
Swansea 3-0 Plymouth
05 Apr Championship
Plymouth 2-1 Norwich
29 Mar Championship
Watford 0-0 Plymouth

Injuries & Suspensions

Preston Injury Table
Type Name Info
Robert Brady Calf
Brad Potts Hamstring
Joshua Seary Knee
Plymouth Injury Table
Type Name Info
Brendan Galloway Hip
England FlagChampionship Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Stoke 3 3 0 0 8:2 9
2 Middlesbrough 3 3 0 0 6:1 9
3 Coventry 3 2 1 0 12:4 7
4 West Brom 3 2 1 0 5:3 7
5 Birmingham 3 2 1 0 4:2 7
6 Preston 3 2 1 0 4:2 7
7 Leicester 3 2 0 1 4:3 6
8 Millwall 3 2 0 1 3:4 6
9 Bristol City 3 1 2 0 5:2 5
10 Southampton 3 1 1 1 4:4 4
11 Portsmouth 3 1 1 1 3:3 4
12 Watford 3 1 1 1 3:3 4
13 Swansea 3 1 1 1 2:2 4
14 Charlton 3 1 1 1 1:1 4
15 Hull 3 1 1 1 3:5 4
16 Blackburn 3 1 0 2 4:3 3
17 Norwich 3 1 0 2 4:5 3
18 Ipswich 3 0 2 1 2:3 2
19 Wrexham 3 0 1 2 5:7 1
20 Derby 3 0 1 2 5:9 1
21 Sheffield Wed 3 0 1 2 3:7 1
22 QPR 3 0 1 2 3:10 1
23 Oxford 3 0 0 3 2:5 0
24 Sheffield Utd 3 0 0 3 1:6 0
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Preston 2 2 0 0 3:1 6
2 Coventry 2 1 1 0 7:1 4
3 West Brom 2 1 1 0 2:1 4
4 Birmingham 2 1 1 0 2:1 4
5 Swansea 2 1 1 0 2:1 4
6 Stoke 1 1 0 0 3:1 3
7 Leicester 1 1 0 0 2:1 3
8 Watford 1 1 0 0 2:1 3
9 Middlesbrough 1 1 0 0 1:0 3
10 Southampton 2 1 0 1 3:3 3
11 Charlton 2 1 0 1 1:1 3
12 Hull 2 1 0 1 3:5 3
13 Ipswich 1 0 1 0 1:1 1
14 QPR 1 0 1 0 1:1 1
15 Bristol City 1 0 1 0 0:0 1
16 Wrexham 2 0 1 1 4:5 1
17 Derby 2 0 1 1 4:6 1
18 Portsmouth 1 0 0 1 1:2 0
19 Blackburn 1 0 0 1 1:2 0
20 Oxford 1 0 0 1 0:1 0
21 Norwich 2 0 0 2 2:4 0
22 Millwall 1 0 0 1 0:3 0
23 Sheffield Wed 1 0 0 1 0:3 0
24 Sheffield Utd 2 0 0 2 1:5 0