Fans at Deepdale are set for an exciting Championship clash this Saturday as Preston North End host Swansea City. Read on for the full preview and Preston North End vs Swansea City prediction.
The fixture kicks off on Wednesday.
Preston (6th) are targeting a third straight victory to strengthen their playoff position, while Swansea (16th) are aiming to distance themselves from the relegation scrap.
MatchPlug brings you the most accurate football predictions across Europe, let’s dive into our Preston North End vs Swansea City preview and prediction!
Betting Preview for Preston North End vs Swansea City
- Venue: Deepdale Stadium, Preston, England
- Date: Wednesday 5th, 2025
- Time: 3:00 PM BST
- Teams: Preston North End vs Swansea City
- Odds (via 1XBet)
Betting on Preston North End
Despite being plagued by injuries, Preston North End have rediscovered their winning rhythm and look determined to stay in the playoff mix. The Lilywhites come into this fixture on the back of an impressive 2–0 win away at Southampton, their second consecutive victory and third in five outings.
Manager Ryan Lowe’s side have scored eight goals in their last five matches, showing improved attacking cohesion. However, they’ll be eager to translate that form to home turf, where they’ve only won two of their last six matches at Deepdale.
Preston’s home resilience remains noteworthy, though — only Birmingham City have managed to beat them on home soil this season. They’ve collected 14 of their 22 total points at home, a testament to their stability and determination in front of their supporters.
Betting on Swansea City
Swansea City, on the other hand, find themselves in the bottom half of the Championship table, sitting 16th, eight points clear of the relegation zone. Their campaign has been inconsistent, and they enter this contest with just one win in their last six matches.
Last time out, the Swans battled to a 1–1 draw against promotion-chasing Charlton Athletic, thanks to Adam Idah’s 64th-minute equalizer. While the result showed grit, their inability to turn draws into wins continues to stall their progress.
Historically, Swansea have had the upper hand in this fixture, winning three of the last five meetings, but crucially, all those victories came at home. Away from Wales, their record against Preston is poor, going winless in the last four trips to Deepdale.
MatchPlug Prediction for Preston North End vs Swansea City
Preston are beginning to show the consistency required for a genuine playoff challenge, and home form has been key to that resurgence. They’ve won three of their last five league games, and their record against Swansea at Deepdale is dominant.
Swansea’s struggles away from home, coupled with their fragile defense, make this a difficult assignment. Preston’s momentum, organization, and ability to capitalize on home advantage should be enough to extend their winning streak.
Final Prediction: Preston North End Moneyline
