Preston vs Swansea City Predictions

Preston vs Swansea City Predictions for this Championship clash. Preston aim to keep their playoff hopes alive against Swansea at Deepdale. A crucial Championship clash with both sides seeking important points. Read on for our free predictions and betting tips.

Championship  | Mar 4, 2025 at 7.45pm UK at Deepdale

Preston vs Swansea City Predictions

Can Preston Keep Their Playoff Hopes Alive Against Inconsistent Swansea?

• Preston’s Home Fortress – The Lilywhites have not lost at Deepdale in their last 13 matches across all competitions, winning six of their last nine at home.
• Swansea’s Away Struggles – The visitors have lost six of their last seven matches, conceding 20 goals in that period, an average of nearly three per game.
• Preston’s Cutting Edge Returns – After struggling in front of goal, Preston found their clinical touch against Burnley, scoring three times against a side that had not conceded in 10 matches.

Best Bet for Preston vs Swansea City

Preston North End will look to build on their impressive FA Cup victory when they welcome Swansea City to Deepdale in the Championship on Tuesday evening. The Lilywhites, currently sitting 15th in the table with 42 points, are still clinging to an outside chance of reaching the playoff spots, though a 10-point gap and several teams above them make it a tough ask. However, with a game in hand over sixth-placed West Bromwich Albion, they cannot be entirely ruled out just yet.

Paul Heckingbottom’s side will be hoping to shake off their recent league struggles, having failed to win any of their last three Championship outings. Their last fixture saw them fall 2-1 to Coventry City, a game where they barely threatened until the final minutes. Yet, confidence should be high after they dismantled Premier League-bound Burnley 3-0 in the FA Cup on Saturday, ending the Clarets’ long streak without conceding.

Swansea, meanwhile, are just two points behind Preston in 16th, having bounced back with a 3-0 thrashing of Blackburn Rovers last time out. That result was much needed after a woeful run that saw them lose eight of their previous 10 matches, leading to the sacking of Luke Williams. Interim boss Alan Sheehan got an immediate reaction from his players against Blackburn, but the real test will be whether they can sustain that level away at Deepdale, where Preston have been formidable.

Best Bet for This Match

At BettingTips4You.com, we focus on delivering one clear, high-quality prediction per game, rather than bombarding readers with multiple selections. This approach ensures accuracy and accountability, making it easier to track our performance and maximise profitability. After assessing all possible outcomes, the best bet for this encounter is Preston North End to win.

Why Preston Are the Smart Pick

Preston’s home form is a key factor in this selection. The Lilywhites are unbeaten in their last 13 matches at Deepdale, securing six wins in their last nine. Even when their overall league form has faltered, they have remained resilient in front of their home fans. Considering Swansea’s dismal away record, it’s difficult to see them breaking Preston’s streak.

Swansea may have impressed against Blackburn, but one good performance does not erase their deeper struggles. Before that match, they had suffered six defeats in seven games, conceding 20 goals in that time. They have also failed to score in five of their last 11 outings, highlighting their inconsistency in attack. Against a Preston side that has shown signs of defensive solidity, that could spell trouble.

The hosts also carry more attacking threat than Swansea at the moment. While goalscoring has been an issue for Heckingbottom’s side, they found their cutting edge against Burnley, scoring three times against a team that had not conceded in 10 matches. That kind of performance suggests that Preston have the quality to punish a Swansea defence that has been leaking goals at an alarming rate.

Furthermore, the visitors have lost seven of their last 10 matches in all competitions, a trend that simply cannot be ignored. They may have shown resilience in their 3-0 victory over Preston in the reverse fixture, but their recent away form paints a bleak picture. Deepdale has been a fortress this season, and Swansea’s tendency to collapse defensively makes them vulnerable.

As BettingTips4You.com expert Herrin Kendrick puts it:
“Preston’s home form is one of the strongest in the Championship right now, and after demolishing Burnley, they will feel unstoppable. Swansea, on the other hand, remain too unreliable. Backing Preston to win is the logical choice here.”

What’s the Likely Score?

Given Preston’s recent defensive strength at home and Swansea’s erratic scoring form, a 2-0 home win looks like a solid prediction. The hosts have kept things tight at Deepdale, and with the visitors struggling to find the net in many of their recent fixtures, it would not be surprising to see Preston control the game and secure a comfortable victory.

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