Southampton vs Preston Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 01 Nov 2025

Championship Betting Preview: Southampton vs Preston

Southampton host Preston in this Championship fixture at St. Mary's, with kick-off set for 10:00 on Saturday 1 November. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

We’re expecting Preston to perform really well against Southampton and we’re wagering the away team +0.75 at -114 on the Asian Handicap. This means our stake is divided evenly between +0.5 and +1.0.

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Southampton have been beaten in back-to-back Championship games. On their travels, they recently suffered a 2-1 defeat against Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park. The South Coast outfit enjoyed 48% possession and five shots on target, with Leo Scienza registering the goal.

Preston North End claimed a home victory in their previous game. A 3-2 win occurred against Sheffield United at Deepdale. Paul Heckingbottom's side were 47% in the possession stakes and recorded three shots on goal, with Lewis Dobbin, Japhet Tanganga (own goal) and Daniel Jebbison finding the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last head-to-head saw Southampton claim a 3-0 home win over Preston at St. Mary's.

Championship		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
3	Preston	21	9	8	4	29	22	7	29:22	35
10	Southampton	21	8	6	7	35	30	5	35:30	30

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1 win, 4 losses and 5 draws, averaging 1.0 goals from 4.8 shots on goal and 14.0 attempts. Southampton have had 58.5% possession and 5.4 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.5 goals from 3.5 shots on goal and 10.6 attempts, while the opposition have been awarded 3.4 corners.

Top goalscorer Adam Armstrong has found the net 4 times, Ross Stewart 2, with Leo Scienza and two other players on 1. The top assist makers are Shea Charles, Jay Robinson and Ryan Fraser, all of whom have 1 on the board.

Preston have won 4, lost 3 and drawn 3, averaging 11.8 attempts, 3.5 shots on goal and 1.2 goals. The Lilywhites average 48.2% possession, 3.7 corners awarded and 5.1 corners against them, while 1.0 goals have been conceded from 3.2 shots on goal and 12.0 attempts.

We’ve seen Lewis Dobbin, Daniel Jebbison, Michael Smith and Thierry Small score 2 goals each. Daniel Jebbison, Lewis Dobbin and Ben Whiteman have clocked up 2 assists each in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Southampton confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Alex McCarthy (GK), Ronnie Edwards, Nathan Wood, Taylor Harwood-Bellis, Mads Roerslev, Flynn Downes, Caspar Jander, Ryan Manning, Finn Azaz, Adam Armstrong, Leo Scienza.

Preston confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Daniel Iversen (GK), Jordan Storey, Liam Lindsay, Andrew Hughes, Odel Offiah, Alfie Devine, Ben Whiteman, Harrison Armstrong, Thierry Small, Lewis Dobbin, Milutin Osmajic.

Southampton vs Preston Prediction & Betting Tips

Get the full betting picture for Southampton vs Preston, including our expert match prediction, likely scoreline, key corners pick, must-watch player props and a tailored bet builder ready to use.

Match Prediction

We can make a strong case for Preston on the Asian Handicap, with the outsiders being given +0.75 for this Championship game. A nice return could be on the cards and we like this line at appealing at odds of -114.

Our football predictions are always well-researched and it starts with a combination of team news and form guide. Once we have a clear idea of what might happen, we match up the latest Championship data.

Key Southampton vs Preston league stats:

• The +0.75 line has been covered by Preston in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.75 line has been covered by Preston in 12 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.75 line hasn’t been covered by Southampton in 4 consecutive games.
• The -0.75 line hasn’t been covered by Southampton in 9 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.75 line hasn’t been covered by Southampton in 10 of their last 12 games.

According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 53.2% chance of winning. However, we think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Southampton 1 - 1 Preston

One bet that has caught our eye is a 1-1 correct score draw. This selection is available at +575 meaning that a winning selection will yield a nice return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Leo Scienza Over 0.5 Shots On Target -143

Leo Scienza (Southampton) is available to register at least one shot on goal at -143. He looks like an attractive wager on the Shots on Target market and we recommend backing this player prop bet selection.

Latest Leo Scienza Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+240

First

+600

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-149

Under 0.5

-110

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Daniel Jebbison to Score +525

Daniel Jebbison (Preston) has netted two goals in his past five Championship matches. Based on the stats, we think that odds of +525 are really appealing when it comes to betting on Anytime Goalscorer.

Latest Daniel Jebbison Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+400

First

+950

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+143

Under 0.5

-263

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Corners Prediction

Southampton Under 5.5 Corners -100

Southampton have not covered the 5.5 corners line in five consecutive matches, while Preston have conceded less than 5.5 corners in 4 of the past 5 games. We’re going to bet on Southampton to fall short for Team Corners and this selection is available at -100.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Southampton

Total

8.80 5.40 3.40

Home

11.10 4.20 6.90

Away

8.70 5.10 3.60

Preston

Total

8.80 3.70 5.10

Home

8.70 4.20 4.50

Away

9.80 3.80 6.00

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-143

Under 9.5

+102

Southampton Corners

Over 5.5

-138

Under 5.5

-100

Preston Corners

Over 3.5

-120

Under 3.5

-120

Most Corners

1

-263

X

+650

2

+260

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Southampton vs Preston 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.

With the bookmakers affording them a 58% chance of winning, Southampton might be a popular accumulator selection. Their betting odds are -139 when it comes to this Championship encounter. Preston North End are operating at larger odds than the opposition and the underdogs can be wagered at +360.

If you fancy Southampton to be leading at the interval, then you can secure odds of +128. Alternatively, there’s the chance to wager on Preston at +360 on the Half-Time Result, with the draw trading at +125.

If you want to back how many goals will be scored, you can get similar odds on Over or Under 2.5 Goals. For those anticipating both sides finding the net, then BTTS Yes might prove attractive. Alternatively, you can wager BTTS No.

The best football betting sites provide bettors with an abundance of options. For every Championship game, you’re able to select from hundreds of markets and make the best choice.

Full-Time Result

1

-139

X

+280

2

+360

Half-Time Result

1

+128

X

+125

2

+360

Double Chance

1X

-556

12

-417

X2

+102

Draw No Bet

1

-333

2

+225

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-108

2 Hcp +0.75

-116

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-111

Over 2.5

-116

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-122

No

-114

There is +160 available that Adam Armstrong finds the net anytime. If you’re interested in the favourite to score the first goal, then you are able to secure +420.

Adam Armstrong (Southampton)

First

+160

Anytime

+420

Damion Downs (Southampton)

First

+195

Anytime

+500

Cameron Archer (Southampton)

First

+210

Anytime

+550

Leo Scienza (Southampton)

First

+240

Anytime

+600

Finn Azaz (Southampton)

First

+270

Anytime

+750

Milutin Osmajic (Preston)

First

+300

Anytime

+700

Ryan Fraser (Southampton)

First

+350

Anytime

+850

Daniel Jebbison (Preston)

First

+400

Anytime

+950

Michael Smith (Preston)

First

+420

Anytime

+1050

Tom Fellows (Southampton)

First

+420

Anytime

+1050

Shea Charles (Southampton)

First

+450

Anytime

+1150

Caspar Jander (Southampton)

First

+550

Anytime

+1500

Nathan Wood (Southampton)

First

+650

Anytime

+1700

Mads Roerslev Rasmussen (Southampton)

First

+650

Anytime

+1800

Thierry Small (Preston)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Ryan Manning (Southampton)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Joshua Quarshie (Southampton)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Adam Armstrong (Southampton)

Over 0.5

-238

Under 0.5

+138

Damion Downs (Southampton)

Over 0.5

-167

Under 0.5

-100

Cameron Archer (Southampton)

Over 0.5

-154

Under 0.5

-115

Leo Scienza (Southampton)

Over 0.5

-149

Under 0.5

-110

Milutin Osmajic (Preston)

Over 0.5

-120

Under 0.5

-141

Finn Azaz (Southampton)

Over 0.5

-110

Under 0.5

-156

Michael Smith (Preston)

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-238

Ryan Fraser (Southampton)

Over 0.5

+138

Under 0.5

-244

Daniel Jebbison (Preston)

Over 0.5

+143

Under 0.5

-263

Tom Fellows (Southampton)

Over 0.5

+163

Under 0.5

-303

Shea Charles (Southampton)

Over 0.5

+185

Under 0.5

-313

Caspar Jander (Southampton)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-526

Nathan Wood (Southampton)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-667

Thierry Small (Preston)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-769

Ryan Manning (Southampton)

Over 0.5

+380

Under 0.5

-1250

Joshua Quarshie (Southampton)

Over 0.5

+410

Under 0.5

-1667

Southampton are unbeaten in the last three games at St. Mary's. The South Coast outfit have finished with five draws, four defeats and two win in the previous 10 home games, scoring an average of 0.70 goals per match and conceding 1.20.

Preston have collected five losses, four draws and one victory in the past 10 away matches, scoring an average of 1.00 goals per game and conceding 1.50.

When the teams previously met at St. Mary's, Southampton defeated Preston 3-0.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Southampton Home Stats		1-5-4	1.90	0.70	1.20	5	5	6	4
Preston Away Stats		1-4-5	2.50	1.00	1.50	5	5	7	3

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Southampton vs Preston Lineups & Team News

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