England · League Cup · Round of 6419:00
PrestonLDLLW

0 – 4

Wednesday, 26 August 2026

EvertonDWDDD

Deepdale · Referee T. Harrington · Analysis updated 20:44 UTC

Preston vs Everton Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 1.02 expected goals for Preston and 1.49 for Everton, a combined total of 2.51. That distribution gives Everton the largest share of the 1X2 market at 48%, with the draw at 26%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 46% for over 2.5 goals and 49% for both teams to score, with 1–1 the single most likely scoreline at 12%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 48% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.

This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.

Model pick

Everton win

48.0% probability

Low confidenceLow data38/100

Expected goals

1.02 – 1.49

Model version

poisson-v1

Cold start: only league-table or short-form data was available for these teams.

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Why the model likes this

Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.

  • Preston home form

    3 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.

  • Everton away threat

    Scored in 4 of their last 5 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Everton to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 48%, against 26% / 26% / 48% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 1.02 goals for Preston and 1.49 for Everton, a combined 2.51 — an open game on paper.

Match result (1X2)

Preston win26%
Draw26%
Everton win48%

Double chance 1X

52%

Double chance 12

74%

Double chance X2

74%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals71%
Over 2.5 goals46%
Over 3.5 goals24%
Both teams to score49%

Correct score

  • 1–112.4%
  • 0–112.2%
  • 1–29.2%
  • 0–29.0%
  • 1–08.3%

Recent form

Preston

  • 2026-10-10T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Millwall · 0-1 (L)
  • 2026-09-19T14:00:00.000Z · A vs QPR · 2-2 (D)
  • 2026-09-12T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Lincoln · 0-1 (L)
  • 2026-09-08T18:45:00.000Z · A vs Watford · 1-2 (L)
  • 2026-09-05T11:30:00.000Z · H vs Blackburn · 2-1 (W)

Everton

  • 2026-10-11T13:00:00.000Z · A vs Hull City · 2-2 (D)
  • 2026-09-19T14:00:00.000Z · H vs Ipswich · 1-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-16T18:45:00.000Z · H vs Wolves · 1-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-12T16:30:00.000Z · A vs Tottenham · 0-0 (D)
  • 2026-09-06T13:00:00.000Z · H vs Manchester United · 2-2 (D)

Head-to-head

Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.

Prediction conclusion

The model's leading selection is Everton win, at 48.0%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–1.

It puts both teams scoring at 49% and over 2.5 goals at 46%.

A 48% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.

Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.