League Cup · England · Deepdale
Preston vs Everton prediction & analysis
Over 1.5 goals
Very strong pick · fair odds 1.28 · bookmaker 1.22 · Won ✓
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Most likely scores
From our goals model: Preston 0.9 – 2.0 Everton expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our analysis
Everton travel as clear favourites – 64% to win, against 16% for Preston.
Preston have taken 1 points from their last 6 matches (0W 1D 5L), scoring 0.8 and conceding 2.2 per game. Everton have 10 points from their last 6 (3W 1D 2L), averaging 1.5 scored and 1.2 conceded. Everton come into this in clearly the better form.
We expect around 2.9 goals (0.9 for Preston, 2.0 for Everton). That points to an open game – over 2.5 goals is 56% likely and both teams score 56% of the time on this projection. Most likely scores: 0–2 (11%), 0–1 (11%), 1–2 (10%).
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals at a 78% chance – the bookmaker price of 1.22 is close to our fair price of 1.28.
Every market, with fair odds
| Market | Most likely | Chance | Fair odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match result | Everton to win ✓ | 64% | 1.56 | 1.52 |
| Double chance | Everton or draw ✓ | 84% | 1.19 | 1.13 |
| Both teams to score | Both teams to score ✗ | 56% | 1.80 | 1.80 |
| Over/under 1.5 goals | Over 1.5 goals ✓ | 78% | 1.28 | 1.22 |
| Over/under 2.5 goals | Over 2.5 goals ✓ | 56% | 1.79 | 1.70 |
| Over/under 3.5 goals | Under 3.5 goals ✗ | 66% | 1.51 | 1.42 |
| Half-time result | Everton ahead at half-time ✓ | 46% | 2.16 | – |
| Half-time / full-time | HT Everton / FT Everton ✓ | 41% | 2.44 | – |
| Correct score | Correct score 0–2 ✗ | 11% | 9.11 | – |
Form
Preston – last 6
| 22 Aug | vs Wolves | 1–3 | L |
| 15 Aug | @ Bolton | 1–2 | L |
| 8 Aug | vs Huddersfield | 1–1 | D |
| 1 Aug | @ Stockport County | 0–1 | L |
| 29 Jul | @ Bradford | 2–3 | L |
| 25 Jul | @ Marine | 0–3 | L |
Everton – last 6
| 22 Aug | vs Crystal Palace | 2–0 | W |
| 15 Aug | vs Lille | 1–1 | D |
| 12 Aug | @ Newcastle | 3–1 | W |
| 8 Aug | @ VfB Stuttgart | 1–3 | L |
| 1 Aug | @ Hamburger SV | 2–1 | W |
| 28 Jul | @ Stoke City | 0–1 | L |
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Preston and Everton.
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What is the prediction for Preston vs Everton?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 78% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Preston vs Everton?
On our numbers Preston have a 16% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Everton 64%.
How many goals will there be in Preston vs Everton?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 56% likely and both teams score 56% of the time on our projection.
When is Preston vs Everton?
Preston vs Everton (League Cup) kicks off on Wednesday 26 August 2026 at 20:00 (West Africa Time) at Deepdale.
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.