Preston vs Hull Prediction: Tigers set to roar once more?

Two teams defying the odds in the Championship this season meet at Deepdale on Tuesday night as Preston North End host Hull City (19:45, Sky Sports+). 

Both teams are in the play-off mix, but who will come out on top? Below you can find my Preston vs Hull predictions featuring team news and betting tips. 

Team News

Preston were underwhelming in their 1-0 home defeat to Derby County, and as a result Paul Heckingbottom may rotate his squad for this midweek clash. Thierry Small may replace Jamal Lewis at left wing-back, while Pol Valentin should come in for Brad Potts on the opposite side of the defence.

Energy is needed in this 3-5-2, and given both Lewis Dobbin and Milutin Osmajic were ineffective against the Rams, Michael Smith and Daniel Jebbison could freshen up the front line. 

Hull welcomed back Ivor Pandur, John Egan and Regan Slater in their win over Southampton and Sergej Jakirovic will want to name a similar XI to the one that earned those three points. 

Oli McBurnie should lead the line, with Joe Gelhardt ruled out until February, while Kyle Joseph and Liam Millar should offer support from the wide areas. 

Football Odds

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Preston vs Hull Odds

Preston have been priced as the 13/10 favourites for this one, giving them an implied win probability of 44%. Hull are 11/5, as is a draw, while over 2.5 goals is priced at 11/10. 

BTTS is 4/5 and Preston’s Osmajic is the favourite to score first at 4/1.

Hull City to win @ 11/5

I know there’s a lot of discussion about Hull City’s underlying numbers this season, but the fact of the matter is that they are winning a lot of games of football and currently sit fifth in the table. The Tigers have won three of their last five, and despite serious injury issues, they are defying the odds to remain in the play-off picture.

McBurnie is a constant threat up top and brings others into play, while their away form ranks as one of the best in the division. They sit fourth in the away table, only a couple of points behind league leaders Coventry, with the Tigers amassing 21 points in 13 on the road. 

Meanwhile, PNE have been impressive this term but the home defeat against Derby isn’t a great way to start a three-game week. On balance, I’d rather side with the away side at a decent price. 

BTTS @ 4/5

Hull’s games tend to have plenty of goals in them, with 77% of their away games seeing both teams find the net so far this season. They’ve scored 42 and conceded 39 so far this term, and while Preston have been stingier, with 59% of their games at Deepdale ending with BTTS - Yes, I do think this game should produce goals once again.

The reverse fixture was a thrilling 2-2 draw back in October, and I think we should see both teams score once again.

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