Championship action in England continues with mid-table Preston hosting struggling Bolton Wanderers at Deepdale. The visitors already find themselves two points from safety at the bottom of the standings, however with the home side looking to challenge for a playoff spot come the end of the season, it could well be a tight affair in Lancashire.
English Championship – Deepdale, Preston – Friday 17th November – 19:45 UK Time
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Draw Best Odd of: 11/4 at Ladbrokes |
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Preston North End
Bolton WanderersMatch Preview
With just two wins to their name all season, Bolton Wanderers will perhaps travel to Preston next week more in hope than expectation. The two teams will both be looking to collect three points after the international break, with the home side heading into the clash just four points of a playoff spot. Championship football is a popular market for betting customers, with our top betting tip for this match offering a good option for those questioning who to back here. However, let’s first take a closer look at the two teams, starting with the home side.
Preston North End Team News & Form
Manager Alex Neil has led his Preston side to five wins from their 16 Championship outings so far this season, however they come into this match off the back of five matches without victory. This run includes four successive defeats, which have severely disrupted their momentum, after what was a fine start to the season under their new manager. Having lost 3-0 to Ipswich Town last time around, Neil will be looking for a major response from his players in front of their home fans at Deepdale. Former Manchester United youngster Josh Harrop could well start for the home side, alongside the likes of Greg Cunningham and Ben Pringle.
Bolton Wanderers Team News & Form
Bolton boss Phil Parkinson has steadied the ship following a dismal start to the campaign, with the Trotters having now lot lost in their last five Championship matches, a run that includes two victories. Despite this, Bolton still sit in 19th position in the table, with only Sunderland beneath them. Goals from Gary Madine and Adam Armstrong handed Bolton a 2-1 win over Norwich last time around, with the attacking duo likely to once again line-up for Parkinson’s side. Elsewhere, on-loan West Ham duo Reece Burke and Josh Cullen could line-up in the midfield.
Head to Head
The two teams have met just twice in the past, with Preston North End having collected four points from such meetings. The last encounter between the duo came back in 2016, when Preston secured a narrow 2-1 victory at the Macron Stadium.
Betting Odds and Predictions
Given their standing in the table and their position as the home side, it comes as little surprise that it is Preston who are the favourites for victory with the majority of online bookmakers. The home side can be backed at best odds of 4/5 with Ladbrokes, while a win for Bolton is available at 18/5 with the same bookmaker.
Top Betting Tip
However, our top betting tip for the match is to bet on there being under 2.5 goals during the 90 minutes at Deepdale, which is currently available at best odds of 4/5 with William Hill.