Preston vs Everton Predictions & Odds
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Preston have lost their last two; Everton have taken five points from their last five. Form gives little away going into this EFL Cup tie.
Interestingly, Preston look better than their results show. The quality of chances they create is worth 1.7 a game, but they're only converting 1.1 goals. They're creating more than the scoreline shows and look due a few more goals. Preston have been even sharper lately. The chances they create are worth 2.0 a game over their last 5 compared to a season average of 1.7. They're creating more as the season goes on.
xG explained: Expected Goals measures chance quality. 1.5 xG = a side typically converts those chances into 1.5 goals. Outscoring xG = running hot, possible regression risk.
Preston create chances worth 1.7 a game (and give up chances worth 2.0), leaving them -0.3 a game on the balance. Everton create 1.3 (giving up 1.6) for a balance of -0.3. The chance quality on both sides is remarkably similar. There's nothing to split these two underneath. Preston should be scoring more. Their chances are worth 1.7 a game but they're only getting 1.1 goals. When the finishing clicks, they'll be a handful. Preston are trending upwards. Their chances are worth 2.0 a game over the last 5 vs 1.7 for the season. They're in a real attacking groove.
Preston average 1.1 goals per game and Everton manage 1.4. Combined that's just 2.6. We make it only 1% for three or more, so the lean is towards a lower-scoring game.
Neither defence inspires confidence. Both sides rarely keep clean sheets. Open, attacking football is on the cards.
The complete price grid across all bookmakers.
| Market | Selection | Odds | Probability | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match Result | Preston Win | @0.00 | 0.0% | |
| Match Result | Everton Win | @0.00 | 0.0% |
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Preston vs Everton kicks off on Wednesday 26 August 2026 at 20:00 in the EFL Cup.