Preston North End vs Sunderland Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

Le Bris eye cementing the top spot with a win over The North End.

Matchweek 14 of the English Championship takes us to Deepdale Stadium in Preston, where Preston North End are scheduled to lock horns against Sunderland AFC.

Preston North End FC currently sit in the lower half of the EFL Championship points table, ranking 20th. They have managed to secure only 3 wins from 13 matches, with a goal difference of -6. Their recent form have been underwhelming, as they have failed to win any of their last 3 matches. Preston North End will face a tough challenge as they prepare to take on league leaders Sunderland AFC in their upcoming fixture. Fans at Deepdale Stadium will be hoping for a miraculous turnaround as their team looks to secure a much-needed victory against the table-toppers.

Table-toppers Sunderland AFC are determined to secure direct promotion to the English Premier League, having displayed an impressive brand of football since the start of the season. Out of 13 matches, they have secured 9 wins, 2 draws, and only 2 losses, placing them 3 points clear of second-placed Leeds United. Sunderland will aim to strengthen their lead at the top of the table with a victory over a struggling Preston North End FC side. The team have been strong in both attack and defense, scoring 23 goals and conceding just 9. Sunderland will be eager to deliver a convincing win against the home side and further improve their goal difference in the upcoming match.

❤️ IT'S MATCHDAY… Preston North End (A) – Ha'way the Lads! 👊#PNESUN pic.twitter.com/vXMJ1XkAA8

— Sunderland AFC (@SunderlandAFC) November 6, 2024

Kick-off:

Thursday, 7 Nov 2024, at 01:30 AM IST

Location: Deepdale Stadium, Preston, UK

Form:

Preston North End (in all competitions): L-L-D-D-W

Sunderland AFC (in all competitions): D-W-W-W-D

Players to Watch

Samuel Greenwood (Preston):

Samuel James Greenwood, the 22-year-old talent from Sunderland, will be representing Preston North End FC in their upcoming fixture against his hometown club, Sunderland AFC. Greenwood began his youth career with Sunderland and Arsenal before making his senior debut for Leeds United.

After his time at Leeds, he was loaned to Middlesbrough for nearly a season and is currently on loan at Preston North End. So far, he has made 10 appearances for Preston, scoring 3 goals. Greenwood has also been an integral part of the English youth setup, contributing with several key performances. He will be looking to impress the home fans and make a significant impact in the upcoming match.

Alan Browne (Sunderland)

Alan Browne, the Irish international from Cork, began his football journey with Cork City before joining Preston North End in 2014. Over the past decade, he has been one of the club’s most loyal and dedicated players, amassing an impressive 377 appearances. Recently, Browne made the move to Sunderland, marking the end of an era at Preston.

His upcoming match will be an emotional return to Deepdale Stadium, where he once played and where the fans once chanted his name with pride. This time, however, he returns as an opponent. Browne has also earned 37 caps for the Republic of Ireland national team. He will be looking to create new memories as he steps back into familiar territory, albeit on the opposing side.

Match Facts

• Sunderland have nearly 41% win accuracy against Preston.
• Sunderland AFC have won three out of their last five matches.
• The home side won a solitary game in the last five fixture.

Betting Tips & Odds

• Tip 1: Sunderland to win the match – 27/20 with Bet365
• Tip 2: Wilson Isidor to be the first scorer – 6/1 with betFred
• Tip 3: Preston 0-2 Sunderland – 17/2 with Skybet

Injury and Team News

Preston have no injury concerns for the upcoming match.

The table toppers will be without the services of Nial Huggins for the upcoming fixture. Bellingham also picked up a red card in the previous fixture and will miss the upcoming game.

Head-to-Head

Total Matches: 75

Preston won: 20

Sunderland won: 31

Draws: 24

Predicted Lineups

Preston Predicted Lineup (3-5-2):

Woodman (GK); Storey, Lindsay, Hughes; Potts, Frokjaer, Whiteman, McCann, Kesler-Hayden; Jakobsen, Greenwood

Sunderland Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Moore (GK); Hume, Mepham, O’Nien, Cirkin; Neil, Connoly; Roberts, Browne, Mundle; Isidor

Match Prediction for Preston vs Sunderland

Sunderland were down to ten men, but still managed to extract a tough point in the last game. This beautifully justifies why they are unarguably one of the most deserving sides for a direct promotion to English top flight. We expect the table toppers to secure a comfortable victory against Preston in the upcoming fixture.

Prediction: Preston 0-2 Sunderland

Telecast for Preston vs Sunderland

India – FanCode

UK – Sky Sports Football

US – CBS Sports Network, Paramount+

Nigeria – No Telecast

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