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On January 18, 2025, Luton Town will host Preston North End in what promises to be an intriguing encounter in the English League Championship. With Luton Town playing at home, the atmosphere at Kenilworth Road is expected to be charged as both teams look to secure valuable points in the chase for promotion.
### Team Form
**Luton Town** has had a challenging run lately, with only 1 victory in their last 5 matches. This inconsistency could be a source of frustration for both the players and fans alike, as they aim to capitalize on their home advantage against Preston. Their performances have shown flashes of potential, but they will need to improve their overall form to be effective in this matchup.
**Preston North End**, on the other hand, has seen a bit more success lately, recording 2 wins in their last 5 matches. While they too have faced their share of struggles, their recent form suggests that they might be finding their rhythm as they approach this contest. Confidence from recent victories could empower them as they look to claim points on the road.
### Odds and Predictions
The bookmakers have set the coefficients at 2.11 for a Luton Town win, 3.34 for a draw, and odds indicating Preston North End’s chances of winning appear lower than Luton’s. This suggests that Luton is seen as the slight favorite, but the odds also underline the competitive balance between the two sides.
According to our machine learning estimation, the probabilities tilt towards Luton Town, with chances of 47% for a home victory, 28.3% for a draw, and 26.9% for an away win. These figures reflect a tightly contested match, emphasizing that while Luton Town may be favored, the result is far from guaranteed.
The most likely scoreline predicted by bookmakers is a 1-1 draw, indicating a belief in a close-fought battle where both defenses may hold strong.
### Key Players to Watch
For Luton Town, look out for their attacking players, who will be vital in breaking down Preston’s defense. Their ability to convert chances will be critical for producing a positive result.
Preston North End will rely on their own key players to maintain form and create offensive opportunities. If they can exploit defensive gaps, they may find success in snatching an away victory.
### Conclusion
As Luton Town prepares to welcome Preston North End, fans can expect an enticing match with high stakes. Both teams will be looking to improve their standings in the Championship and a win for either side could be a significant morale booster. With the odds, recent performances, and the projected outcomes suggesting a well-matched contest, this clash should not be missed.
| Luton 44% | Draw 28.4% | Preston 27.6% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1
Outrights of English League Championship Preston: 0.08% Luton: 0.07%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
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2.15 | 3.3 | 3.4 | |
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2.18 | 3.37 | 3.37 | |
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2.16 | 3.4 | 3.38 | Watch and Bet |
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2.1 | 3.2 | 3.6 | |
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2.13 | 3.37 | 3.35 | |
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2.18 | 3.37 | 3.37 |
Latest Results
| 11.01.25 Nottingham Forest – Luton Town – 2:0 06.01.25 Queens Park Rangers – Luton Town – 2:1 01.01.25 Luton Town – Norwich City – 0:1 29.12.24 Swansea City – Luton Town – 2:1 26.12.24 Bristol City – Luton Town – 1:0 |
04.01.25 Preston North End – Oxford United – 1:1 01.01.25 West Bromwich Albion – Preston North End – 3:1 29.12.24 Preston North End – Sheffield Wednesday – 3:1 26.12.24 Preston North End – Hull City – 1:0 21.12.24 Queens Park Rangers – Preston North End – 2:1 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 24.08.24 Preston North End – Luton Town – 1:0 15.02.23 Preston North End – Luton Town – 1:1 13.08.22 Luton Town – Preston North End – 0:1 16.03.22 Luton Town – Preston North End – 4:0 30.10.21 Preston North End – Luton Town – 2:0 |
Standings
2024/25
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Leeds | 26 | 15 | 8 | 3 | 48:19 | 29 | 53 |
| 2 | Burnley | 26 | 14 | 10 | 2 | 31:9 | 22 | 52 |
| 3 | Sheffield Utd | 26 | 16 | 6 | 4 | 36:17 | 19 | 52 |
| 4 | Sunderland | 26 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 39:22 | 17 | 50 |
| 5 | Middlesbrough | 26 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 43:32 | 11 | 41 |
| 6 | West Brom | 26 | 9 | 13 | 4 | 32:21 | 11 | 40 |
| 7 | Blackburn | 25 | 11 | 6 | 8 | 28:23 | 5 | 39 |
| 8 | Bristol City | 26 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 33:30 | 3 | 37 |
| 9 | Watford | 25 | 11 | 4 | 10 | 35:36 | -1 | 37 |
| 10 | Sheffield Wed | 26 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 38:40 | -2 | 37 |
| 11 | Norwich | 26 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 43:37 | 6 | 36 |
| 12 | Swansea | 26 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 30:30 | 0 | 34 |
| 13 | QPR | 26 | 7 | 11 | 8 | 29:34 | -5 | 32 |
| 14 | Millwall | 25 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 24:23 | 1 | 30 |
| 15 | Preston | 26 | 6 | 12 | 8 | 28:34 | -6 | 30 |
| 16 | Coventry | 26 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 34:37 | -3 | 29 |
| 17 | Oxford Utd | 25 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 28:40 | -12 | 28 |
| 18 | Derby | 26 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 31:35 | -4 | 27 |
| 19 | Stoke | 26 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 24:32 | -8 | 27 |
| 20 | Luton | 26 | 7 | 4 | 15 | 27:44 | -17 | 25 |
| 21 | Portsmouth | 24 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 30:41 | -11 | 23 |
| 22 | Hull | 26 | 5 | 8 | 13 | 25:36 | -11 | 23 |
| 23 | Cardiff | 25 | 5 | 8 | 12 | 25:40 | -15 | 23 |
| 24 | Plymouth | 25 | 4 | 8 | 13 | 24:53 | -29 | 20 |
English League Championship Outrights
1. Leeds: 1.5 (56.81%)
2. Burnley: 4.8 (17.75%)
3. Sheffield Utd: 5.13 (16.63%)
4. Sunderland: 16.5 (5.16%)
5. Middlesbrough: 95.75 (0.89%)
6. West Brom: 150.75 (0.57%)
7. Blackburn: 263.25 (0.32%)
8. Norwich: 407 (0.21%)
9. Bristol City: 438.25 (0.19%)
10. Coventry: 475.75 (0.18%)
11. Sheffield Wed: 500.75 (0.17%)
12. Watford: 563.25 (0.15%)
13. Swansea: 563.25 (0.15%)
14. Millwall: 613.25 (0.14%)
15. QPR: 750.67 (0.11%)
16. Preston: 1063.25 (0.08%)
17. Derby: 1125.75 (0.08%)
18. Luton: 1188.25 (0.07%)
19. Stoke City: 1188.25 (0.07%)
20. Hull City: 1438.25 (0.06%)
21. Cardiff: 1438.25 (0.06%)
22. Oxford Utd: 1584 (0.05%)
23. Portsmouth: 1917.33 (0.04%)
24. Plymouth: 1917.33 (0.04%)
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