Championship
May 2, 2026
Preston
11:30
VS
Southampton
Predicted score
1-1
37% confidence
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Saturday, May 2 2026
AI Match Predictions
Prediction Reliability
37%
Team Context
Preston
Rank#14
Played36
Points49
PPG1.36
Goal Diff-1
L
L
D
L
D
Southampton
8#Rank
35Played
53Points
1.51PPG
11Goal Diff
W
W
D
W
W
Most Likely Scores
1-1
12.8%
7.84
0-1
12.7%
7.87
1-0
9.2%
10.88
0-0
9.2%
10.93
Both Teams To Score
YES
48% · 2.1
NO
52% · 1.91
Likely: Clean sheet
Match Result
Preston
20% · 4.92
Draw
34% · 2.92
Southampton
45% · 2.2
Over/Under Goals
Over 2.5
2.5 Goals
Under 2.5
43%
57%
Over 43% · 2.34
Under 57% · 1.75
Over 1.5
1.5 Goals
Under 1.5
69%
31%
Over 69% · 1.45
Under 31% · 3.22
Over 3.5
3.5 Goals
Under 3.5
22%
78%
Over 22% · 4.56
Under 78% · 1.28
ℹ️ Predictions are generated using Poisson distribution models based on recent team form (home/away splits), expected goals, and historical performance. Confidence scores reflect data quality and pattern clarity.
Recent Form
Preston
L
L
D
L
D
Southampton
W
W
D
W
W
Key Stats Comparison
Preston
Stat
Southampton
1.0
Exp. Goals (xG)
1.39
#14
League Pos.
#8
49 pts
Points
53 pts
1.36
Points / Game
1.51
-1
Goal Diff.
+11
Head to Head
Full H2H record1 W
1 D
2 W
Preston
Draw
Southampton
12
total goals
4
meetings
Last 3 Meetings
League Context
Full standings| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Coventry
|
40 | 25 | 8 | 7 | +42 | 83 |
| 2 |
Millwall
|
40 | 21 | 9 | 10 | +10 | 72 |
| 3 |
Middlesbrough
|
40 | 20 | 11 | 9 | +21 | 71 |
| 4 |
Ipswich
|
38 | 19 | 12 | 7 | +28 | 69 |
| 5 |
Hull City
|
40 | 20 | 7 | 13 | +5 | 67 |
| 6 |
Wrexham
|
40 | 17 | 13 | 10 | +9 | 64 |
| 7 |
Southampton
A
|
39 | 17 | 12 | 10 | +15 | 63 |
| 8 |
Derby
|
40 | 17 | 9 | 14 | +7 | 60 |
| 9 |
Watford
|
40 | 14 | 14 | 12 | +3 | 56 |
| 10 |
QPR
|
40 | 16 | 8 | 16 | -5 | 56 |
| 11 |
Norwich
|
40 | 16 | 7 | 17 | +6 | 55 |
| 12 |
Stoke City
|
40 | 15 | 9 | 16 | +5 | 54 |
| 13 |
Bristol City
|
40 | 15 | 9 | 16 | +0 | 54 |
| 14 |
Birmingham
|
40 | 14 | 11 | 15 | -2 | 53 |
| 15 |
Preston
H
|
40 | 13 | 14 | 13 | -4 | 53 |
| 16 |
Swansea
|
40 | 15 | 8 | 17 | -5 | 53 |
| 17 |
Sheffield Utd
|
40 | 15 | 6 | 19 | +0 | 51 |
| 18 |
Charlton
|
40 | 12 | 12 | 16 | -11 | 48 |
| 19 |
Blackburn
|
40 | 12 | 10 | 18 | -12 | 46 |
| 20 |
West Brom
|
40 | 11 | 11 | 18 | -14 | 44 |
| 21 |
Portsmouth
|
39 | 10 | 11 | 18 | -17 | 41 |
| 22 |
Leicester
|
40 | 11 | 13 | 16 | -9 | 40 |
| 23 |
Oxford United
|
40 | 9 | 13 | 18 | -15 | 40 |
| 24 |
Sheffield Wednesday
|
40 | 1 | 9 | 30 | -57 | -6 |
Prediction Disclaimer: These predictions are generated using statistical models based on historical form, expected goals, and league standings. They are intended for informational and entertainment purposes only and do not constitute betting advice. Football is inherently unpredictable — past performance is not a guarantee of future results.