Preston North End vs Wolverhampton Prediction & Stats | EFL Championship | 22/08
The encounter between Preston North End and Wolverhampton is set to kick off at 15:00 on Saturday, 22/08.
This EFL Championship fixture offers an intriguing clash of form and tactics, with both sides eager to make a statement at this stage of the season.
Read our full prediction below and get some of the best betting insights based on statistics.
Our Recommended Bet
Our analysts at Betting.co.uk have examined key metrics and modelled the most likely match outcomes based on both teams' recent performance data.
This includes historical trends, home and away statistics, and efficiency in front of goal.
Have a look at our recommended bet and key insights below.
Recommended Bet
2nd Half Under 1.5 Goals
Why we predict under 1.5 Goals in the second half
Our betting pick is Second Half – Under 1.5 Goals for the Preston North End vs Wolverhampton contest. We expect a cautious approach after the break, especially if one team is protecting a lead. With limited chances, the match could finish with one or no goals in the second half.
Key Betting Insights
Preston North End
Scored 7 goals in their last 5 matches
Conceded in 5 of their last 5 matches
Both teams scored in 5 out of Preston North End's last 5 matches
Wolverhampton
Scored 7 goals in their last 5 matches
Conceded in 4 of their last 5 matches
Undefeated in their last 4 clashes
2nd Half Under 1.5 Goals: 10/11
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Preston North End Preview
Preston North End has completed 1 fixtures in the EFL Championship, securing 0 wins, 0 draws, and 1 losses — an average of 0 points per game. In the EFL Championship, the team has scored 1 goals (1 per game) and conceded 2 (2 per game).
Across all competitions this season, Preston North End has played 51 matches, scoring 60 goals (1.18 per match) and conceding 69 (1.35 per match).
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Preston North End
Goals Scored:60
Goals Conceded:69
Average Goals Scored:1.18
Average Goals Conceded:1.35
Wins:16
Goal Difference:-9
Date
Game
Result
22/08
Preston North End
1 - 3
Wolverhampton
L
15/08
Bolton Wanderers
2 - 1
Preston North End
L
08/08
Preston North End
1 - 1
Huddersfield Town
D
02/05
Preston North End
1 - 3
Southampton
L
25/04
Sheffield United
2 - 3
Preston North End
W
Preston North End to win the match: 3/1
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Wolverhampton Preview
Across 1 EFL Championship matches, Wolverhampton has posted 0 victories, 1 stalemates, and 0 defeats, averaging 1 points per fixture. In those games they scored 2 (2 per match) and conceded 2 (2 per match).
During the whole 2026/27 campaign, Wolverhampton has earned 8 wins from 46 matches across all competitions, scoring 48 goals (1.04 per match) and conceding 80 (1.74 per match).
Team Statistics/Latest Results
Wolverhampton
Goals Scored:48
Goals Conceded:80
Average Goals Scored:1.04
Average Goals Conceded:1.74
Wins:8
Goal Difference:-32
Date
Game
Result
22/08
Preston North End
1 - 3
Wolverhampton
W
14/08
Wolverhampton
2 - 2
Blackburn Rovers
D
07/08
Wolverhampton
3 - 0
Port Vale
W
24/05
Burnley
1 - 1
Wolverhampton
D
17/05
Wolverhampton
1 - 1
Fulham
D
Wolverhampton to win the match: 1/4
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Statistical Insights for Preston North End vs Wolverhampton
Here's a statistical breakdown comparing each team's key metrics to the average.
From goal output and both teams to score rates to the results of their last 5 matches, these numbers offer a data-backed view to help identify betting value in the Preston North End vs Wolverhampton fixture.
Key metrics
Team Form
Preston North End
England - EFL Championship
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
L
D
L
W
L
0.8
Home
D
L
L
D
W
1
Away
L
W
L
W
D
1.4
Wolverhampton
England - EFL Championship
Form
Last 5 Games
PPG
Overall
W
D
W
D
D
1.8
Home
D
W
D
D
L
1.2
Away
D
L
L
L
D
0.4
Home Win
10/3
22.99%
Draw
7/2
21.05%
Favourite
Away Win
3/10
76.92%
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Key Metrics
Here's a breakdown of the core match metrics that often define betting value: goals scored, goals conceded, corners and cards.
Analysing these stats offers a sharper view of team tendencies and helps identify markets with consistent trends.
Key metrics
Goals Scored
Preston North End
7
last 5 matches
Wolverhampton
10
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Wolverhampton scored +43% more goals than Preston North End in the last 5 matches.
Preston North End and Wolverhampton goals scored count, last 5 matches
Bolton Wanderers
1
Huddersfield Town
1
Southampton
1
Sheffield United
3
Birmingham City
1
3
Preston North End
2
Blackburn Rovers
3
Port Vale
1
Burnley
1
Fulham
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Key metrics
Goals Conceded
Preston North End
10
last 5 matches
Wolverhampton
5
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Preston North End conceded +100% more goals than Wolverhampton in the last 5 matches.
Preston North End and Wolverhampton goals conceded count, last 5 matches
Bolton Wanderers
2
Huddersfield Town
1
Southampton
3
Sheffield United
2
Birmingham City
2
1
Preston North End
2
Blackburn Rovers
0
Port Vale
1
Burnley
1
Fulham
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Key metrics
Corners
Preston North End
27
last 5 matches
Wolverhampton
27
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Both teams were awarded the same number of corners in the last 5 matches.
Preston North End and Wolverhampton corners count, last 5 matches
Bolton Wanderers
2
Huddersfield Town
7
Southampton
10
Sheffield United
5
Birmingham City
3
4
Preston North End
5
Blackburn Rovers
8
Port Vale
7
Burnley
3
Fulham
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Cards
Preston North End
13
last 5 matches
Wolverhampton
6
last 5 matches
Performance Gap
Preston North End received +117% more cards than Wolverhampton in the last 5 matches.
Preston North End and Wolverhampton cards count, last 5 matches
Bolton Wanderers
3
Huddersfield Town
2
Southampton
3
Sheffield United
3
Birmingham City
2
1
Preston North End
1
Blackburn Rovers
1
Port Vale
2
Burnley
1
Fulham
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