Preston North End vs Hull City
6th August 1500hrs
Football – England – EFL Championship
Pick Home Win
Bookmaker Unibet
Odds: 19/20 odds taken 1007 GMT, Friday 5 August
Preston North End entertain Hull City in EFL Championship action this weekend. Ryan Lowe’s North End kicked off their 2022-23 season with a solid 0-0 away draw with EFL League One champions Wigan Athletic. As for the Tigers, they secured a 2-1 home success over Bristol City. Who will come out on top in Lancashire this Saturday? Keep reading for the best betting odds and predictions.
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Preston North End Preview – Lilywhites to make home advantage count?
Preston North End were tipped to struggle before a ball was kicked last season, but they defied the bookies and finished in 13th. Ryan Lowe did a good job at Deepdale after taking over halfway through the campaign.
Preston are just one of a whole host of clubs with Premier League aspirations. They kicked off their season with a solid 0-0 draw at Wigan, who won League One last term. Victory on Saturday would signal a good start to their 2022-23 campaign.
Deepdale is not an easy place to visit these days, and Preston will be hoping to make home advantage count at the weekend. The home win is priced at 19/20.
Hull City Preview – Can the Tigers build on matchday one victory?
Hull City had a decent first season back in the Championship last term after winning promotion from League One at the end of the 2020-21 campaign. The Tigers survived comfortably in the end, finishing a whopping 14 points clear of 22nd.
Hull will be aiming a lot higher this season. They started their 2022-23 campaign in the best possible way, beating Bristol City 2-1 at the MKM Stadium. They went a goal down in the first period, but an Ozan Tufan penalty levelled things up with 18 minutes to play. Right at the death, Jean Seri netted on his debut to give City a vital three points.
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This will not be an easy fixture for Hull, but the Tigers will fancy their chances after getting the better of Bristol City on matchday one. The bookies are offering the tasty price of 16/5 for an away win.
Preston North End vs Hull City Betting Advice
Both teams won the away fixture in the 2021-22 season. Hull romped to a surprise 4-1 win at Deepdale on the opening weekend, with Keane Lewis-Potter, Richard Smallwood, Josh Magennis and Andy Cannon on target. The Lilywhites got revenge at the MKM Stadium, though, winning 1-0 thanks to a second-half Cameron Archer goal.
Key Facts – Preston North End vs Hull City Betting Tip
- Preston picked up a draw in game one
- Hull came from behind to win on the opening weekend
- The Tigers won 4-1 when these two last met at Deepdale
Preston kicked off their campaign with a handy point, while Hull sealed all three points in game one. Because of that, both sides head into this one in high spirits.
On paper, the Lilywhites and Tigers seem well matched, but home advantage could give Preston the slight edge. The hosts are priced at 19/20 to get the win.
Daniel Johnson had a solid season in front of goal last term, netting nine goals for club and country. North End’s No. 10 is priced at 13/2 to open the scoring in this one.
The best betting odds for Preston North End vs Hull City
Preston North End to win: 19/20 at Bet365
Draw: 12/5 at Bet365
Hull City to win: 16/5 at Bet365
