Preston vs Cambridge United preview and prediction
The match
Preston host Cambridge United in the Friendlies Clubs on Friday 24 July, with kick-off at 10:00 (WAT) at Pinatar Arena.
Form guide
Preston's last 5: LWLLD Most recently they lost to Sheffield Wednesday 2–3 away. At home they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.8 scored and 2.0 conceded.
Cambridge United's last 5: WWLDD Most recently they beat Southend 2–1 away. On the road they have won 2 and lost 0 of their last 4. They average 1.3 scored and 1.0 conceded.
Cambridge United arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.5 points a game against 0.8.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.8 goals: 2.5 for Preston and 1.3 for Cambridge United. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 69% likely and both teams score in 67% of our simulations. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Preston 62%, draw 22%, Cambridge United 16%.
Safer route: Preston or draw (84%) at 1.13.
Both teams to score: yes (67%) at 1.45.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 2.5 goals – a 69% chance at odds of 1.42. Predicted score: Preston 2–1 Cambridge United. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Preston62%fair 1.62 · @1.55
Draw22%fair 4.46 · @4.20
Cambridge United16%fair 6.37 · @4.50
3.81Expected goals
2.52Preston xG
1.29Cambridge United xG
67%Both score
69%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–19%
3–18%
1–17%
2–07%
3–06%
2–26%
From our goals model: Preston 2.5 – 1.3 Cambridge United expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Preston to win✗
62%
1.62
1.55
Double chance
Preston or draw✗
84%
1.19
1.13
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
67%
1.49
1.45
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
89%
1.12
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
69%
1.44
1.42
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
51%
1.97
1.70
Half-time result
Preston ahead at half-time✗
49%
2.05
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Preston / FT Preston✗
42%
2.35
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
11.03
–
Form
Preston – last 6
LWLLDD
18 Jul
@ Sheffield Wednesday
2–3
L
14 Jul
vs Bamber Bridge
4–1
W
2 May
vs Southampton
1–3
L
22 Apr
@ Birmingham
1–2
L
6 Apr
vs QPR
1–1
D
3 Apr
@ Leicester
2–2
D
1.8Scored / game
2.0Conceded / game
100%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Cambridge United – last 6
WWLDDD
14 Jul
@ Southend
2–1
W
11 Jul
@ Cambridge City
3–1
W
21 Apr
vs Grimsby
1–2
L
16 Apr
@ Bromley
0–0
D
6 Apr
@ Cheltenham
1–1
D
2 Apr
vs Swindon Town
1–1
D
1.3Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
83%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Preston and Cambridge United.
What is the prediction for Preston vs Cambridge United?
Our pick is Over 2.5 goals with a 69% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.42.
Who will win Preston vs Cambridge United?
On our numbers Preston have a 62% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Cambridge United 16%.
How many goals will there be in Preston vs Cambridge United?
We expect about 3.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 69% likely and both teams score 67% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Preston vs Cambridge United?
Our predicted score is Preston 2–1 Cambridge United, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.8 goals in total.
When is Preston vs Cambridge United?
Preston vs Cambridge United (Friendlies Clubs) kicks off on Friday 24 July 2026 at 10:00 (West Africa Time) at Pinatar Arena.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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