Bet on Preston vs Hull – A loss could spell the end for Ferguson
Published:Friday’s night Championship fixture has turned into a crucial tie for both teams in the race to avoid relegation.
Preston North End manager Darren Ferguson is under immense pressure after seeing his side concede a last-minute goal at home to Barnsley on Tuesday, resulting in Preston’s fourth loss in six home games.
Hull are on a eight-match winless run but have been boosted by new investment this week and manager Simon Pearson will be hoping that injection of enthusiasm can help Hull end their barren run.
Match Odds
This game is so crucial to both teams that it’s easy to suggest both teams will be too afraid of losing to attack, leaving the draw looking the best value at 23/10.
Preston are the 6/5 favourites to beat Hull and have only ever lost to Hull on four occasions in 26 games between the two at Deepdale.
Before their season in the Premier League, Hull and Preston faced each other six times in the Championship, and Hull lost the three games at Preston 3-0, 2-1 and 3-0, suggesting that there is no value in backing Hull, despite their 23/10 price.
Total Goals
Preston average a pretty impressive 2.09 goals at Deepdale against Hull and haven’t been goal shy in the Championship this season scoring 22 goals in their 16 games, the 10th best scoring record in the division.
But their defence has been poor, Ferguson’s side have conceded eight goals in their last three home games and 33 goals in total, which is why they are second from bottom in the Championship.
But Hull have managed seven goals in their eight away ties and Preston can upset the form and keep a clean sheet on their way to a 2-0 victory, which is priced at 7/1.
Jon Parkin is Preston’s top scorer with seven this season and is 5/1 to score first. See the full Preston vs Hull betting odds here.
