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Preston North End v Southampton

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EFL Championship · Sat 7 Nov, 15:00

Data: excellent
Preston North End win
24%
Draw
21%
Southampton win
55%

FootyGrounds prediction

Southampton to win

Model probability 55%

Predicted scoreline

1–2 (range 0–1 to 2–3)

FootyGrounds confidence score49 / 100 · Low–Moderate

Why the model predicts this

  • Southampton strength rating 1606 v Preston North End 1492
  • Southampton away record this season: 2W 2D 2L
  • Preston North End home form: 1W 1D 4L, 5 scored / 10 conceded
  • Superior goal difference: Southampton +13 v Preston North End -17
  • Southampton have won 3 of their last 5
  • Opponent-adjusted model probability: 55% (Elo 47%, goals 63%, recent form 57%)

Main uncertainty: Model components disagree by 16 percentage points on this outcome. No verified injury or suspension data is available for this division.

Model agreement

Model components

  • Elo strength model47%
  • Goals model63%
  • Recent-form model57%

Component disagreement: 16.1 percentage points. Wider disagreement between the strength, goals and form models lowers the confidence score.

How this prediction has changed

Previously 53% (calculated 31/10/2026, 14:20:05), now 55%.

Model version fg-match-predictor-1.0.0 · last calculated 31/10/2026, 16:20:12. Read the methodology.