Preston North End vs Everton Preview – prediction, team news, lineups | Carabao Cup 2026-27

The Toffees are on a two-match winning run against the Invincibles!

Preston North End Football Club are all set to host Everton FC for their second-round fixture of the EFL Cup 2026-27 campaign. These sides are all set to produce an interesting clash, taking place at Deepdale.

The Paul Heckingbottom-led side might have secured a win in their first-round fixture of the Carabao Cup against Huddersfield Town, but they have suffered consecutive losses in the first two games of the EFL Championship 2026-27 season.

Even though Preston North End have managed to score goals in all of their last three games, their performance in the backline has been poor. They have conceded six goals in their last three games. Being at home for their upcoming cup game, PNE might have a slight chance.

Everton are off to a positive start to their English Premier League 2026-27 campaign. They are coming in after an easy 2-0 win against Crystal Palace. Despite not being able to dominate possession, the Toffees scored two goals, and because of their positive performance in the backline, they did not concede any goals.

David Moyes’ men will be away from home, but with the right tactics and approach, they can surpass this challenge.

Kick-off:

• Location: Preston, England
• Stadium: Deepdale
• Date: Thursday, August 27
• Kick-off Time: 12:30 am IST (Wednesday, August 26; 07:00 pm GMT/ 02:30 pm ET/ 11:30 am PT)
• Referee: TBA
• VAR: In use

Form:

Preston: W-L-L

Everton: W

Players to Watch

Jusef Erabi (Preston North End)

Jusef Erabi has been one of the main men in the final third for Preston North End since the start of the 2026-27 campaign. He has scored two goals in the last three games for his side. The 23-year-old Swedish forward is all set to lead his team in the attack, and by stepping up his game, he will be eager to penetrate the opponent’s defence.

Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall (Everton)

The 27-year-old English midfielder was the top performer for the Toffees in their 2-0 win against Crystal Palace. He also tracked back well and will be eager to come up with another top performance. Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall looked very capable in helping Everton control the temp and was also quite evident in the final third.

Match Facts

• Preston North End are on a two-match losing streak.
• Everton have only secured one clean sheet in their last five games.
• Only one of the last five matches between these clubs has ended in favour of PNE.

Betting Tips & Odds

• Everton to win @6/11 Spread Ex
• Goals under 3.5 @5/11 Unibet
• Thierno Barry to score @7/5 bet365

Injury and Team News

Preston North End will have all their players fit and ready to be in action.

Christian Norgaard and Tim Iroegbunam are not going to be in action for Everton. They are injured.

Head-to-Head

Matches played: 99

Preston (wins): 33

Everton (wins): 38

Draws: 28

Predicted Lineups

Preston predicted XI (4-2-3-1)

Iversen (GK); Clarke, Storey, Lindsay, Hughes; McCann, Leroy; Devine, Lang, Burgzorg; Erabi

Everton predicted XI (4-2-3-1)

Pickford (GK); Rohl, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko; Armstrong, Hackney; Ndiaye, Dewsbury-Hall, George; Barry

Match Prediction

Despite being at Deepdale, Preston North End will be under pressure. Everton, with their better squad quality, can take early control of the game and might even dominate.

The Toffees are likely to come out on top with a win in their upcoming Carabao Cup contest with the Invincibles.

Prediction: Preston 0-2 Everton

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