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Preston vs Everton prediction and preview for Wednesday, 26 August 2026, in the League Cup. Our analysis points to Over 1.5 Goals as the best prediction for this match. Below, you will find detailed match analysis, recent form, head-to-head records, key stats, betting trends, predicted scorelines and other useful match information.

SportPremi Prediction
Pick
Over 1.5 Goals
Confidence
81%
Risk
Medium
Odds
1.23
Recent goal-scoring trends favour Over 1.5 Goals in Preston vs Everton, with our model rating the selection at 81% confidence.
Preston form: Preston have recorded 0 wins, 0 draws and 5 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 4 goals and conceding 12. They lost 3-1 to Wolves, 2-1 to Bolton, 1-0 to Stockport County, 3-2 to Bradford and 3-0 to Marine. Those games have averaged 3.2 total goals per match.
Everton form: Everton come in with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat from their last 5 matches, having scored 9 and conceded 6. They beat Crystal Palace 2-0, Newcastle 3-1 and Hamburger SV 2-1, drew 1-1 with Lille, but lost 3-1 to VfB Stuttgart. Their matches have produced an average of 3.0 total goals per game.
Head-to-head: The head-to-head record reinforces the outlook. Their most recent meeting finished Preston 0-3 Everton, while across their last 1 meeting, Everton have won 1.
Key numbers: Across their recent games the two sides average 3.2 and 3.0 total goals per match. Preston have scored 4 goals and conceded 12 across their last 5 matches; Everton have scored 9 and conceded 6 across their last 5.
Verdict: Taken together, the recent results and goal numbers support a game producing goals. Overall, Over 1.5 Goals reads as the pick with the best statistical backing for this game.
Prediction: Over 1.5 Goals at 81% confidence.
Prediction based on form, head-to-head and statistical analysis. It is not a guarantee.
Recent results and performance summary for both teams.
0
Preston wins
0
Draws
1
Everton wins
Last meeting: Preston 0-3 Everton · 2024
Betting outcomes from both teams’ last 5 matches.
Preston
Last 5 MatchesEverton
Last 5 Matches4/5 (80%)
Over 1.5 Goals
(Matches with 2+ goals)
5/5 (100%)
3/5 (60%)
BTTS
Based on our statistical goal model.
Best Pick
Over 1.5 Goals
Model Confidence
81%
Preston and Everton have combined for 3.1 goals per game across their last five matches. Our model rates Over 1.5 Goals at 81% confidence. This is our highest-confidence prediction for the fixture.
Our recommended prediction is Over 1.5 Goals, which SportPremi's model rates at 81% confidence based on recent form and goal data, including head-to-head record.
Everton have the stronger win case based on their recent results. They have won 3 of their last 5 matches, compared with 0 wins for Preston. They have also won 1 of the last 1 meetings between the teams.
The match is scheduled to kick off at 20:00 on Wednesday, 26 August 2026.
This fixture is played in the League Cup, England.
Prediction based on form, H2H and stats. Analysis, not a guarantee. 18+ | Gamble Responsibly.
Premier League
0
Wins
4
Goals Scored
12
Goals Conceded
Everton
3
Wins
9
Goals Scored
6
Goals Conceded
(Both Teams To Score)
4/5 (80%)
5/5 (100%)
Failed to Keep Clean Sheet
(Conceded 1+ goal)
4/5 (80%)
0/5 (0%)
Wins
(Matches won)
3/5 (60%)
12
in last 5
Goals Conceded
(Total)
6
in last 5
What this means
Both Preston and Everton have seen Over 1.5 goals in most of their recent matches, with the trend showing in 4 and 5 of their last 5 games respectively. Neither defence has looked settled either, with clean sheets missed in 5 and 4 of their last 5 matches respectively.
Based on each team’s last 5 completed matches in all competitions.
Based on recent form, head-to-head and our statistical goal model.
Based on their last 5 matches, Everton have the stronger record, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat, scoring 9 and conceding 6. That compares with Preston, who have 0 wins, 0 draws and 5 defeats, scoring 4 and conceding 12.
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