Preston North End vs Everton predictions, Aug 26, 2026

Aug 19, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

English League Cup, on Wednesday,

Preston

Everton

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As Preston North End prepares to host Everton in the English League Cup on August 26, 2026, the matchup promises an intriguing battle between two teams with contrasting recent forms. Preston has struggled to find their rhythm, securing only one victory in their last five matches. This dip in performance could challenge their confidence as they face a higher-tier opponent.

Everton, in contrast, exhibits a slightly more stable form, boasting two wins out of their last five games. Their recent success may embolden them as they look to capitalize on Preston’s vulnerabilities. Statistically, bookmakers favor the away side, offering odds of 1.49 for Everton compared to 6.1 for Preston, suggesting a strong belief in their capacity to secure a win on the road.

Tactically, Everton’s strength lies in their ability to control possession and create scoring opportunities, while Preston will likely focus on a solid defensive structure hoping for quick counter-attacks. Our model predicts a significant edge for Everton, with a 65.8% probability of an away victory and a predicted final score of 0:1. As always in football, the outcome remains uncertain, making this encounter one to watch closely.

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Preston
16.6%		 Draw
22%		 Everton
61.4%

Prediction (the most likely score): 0:1

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
Bwin 5.50 4.40 1.55
bet_at_home 5.48 4.25 1.55
betsson 6.10 4.20 1.52
Pinnacle 5.49 4.09 1.55
Best for US Customers 5.80 4.40 1.55

Latest Results

15.08.26 Bolton Wanderers – Preston North End – 2:1
08.08.26 Preston North End – Huddersfield Town – 2:1 penalties
01.08.26 Stockport County – Preston North End – 1:0
29.07.26 Bradford City – Preston North End – 3:2
24.07.26 Preston North End – Cambridge United – 0:1		 15.08.26 Everton – OSC Lille – 1:1
12.08.26 Newcastle United – Everton – 1:3
08.08.26 VfB Stuttgart – Everton – 3:1
01.08.26 Hamburger SV – Everton – 1:2
28.07.26 Stoke City – Everton – 1:0

Facts

  • Recent form of Preston has been disappointing (last 5 games: 1 wins).
  • Everton‘s form has been unstable in recent games (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).
  • Preston may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • Recently, Everton has had a series of away games.
  • In this match, Everton is seen as the favorite.
  • In the last 2 head-to-head matches, Preston won 0 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 0:5. (average 0:2.5).
  • Including home match between the teams, Preston won 0 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 0:3.

    Latest Head To Head

    03.08.24 Preston North End – Everton – 0:3
    05.09.20 Everton – Preston North End – 2:0

    Standings

    Draw

    Main

    1/64-finals

    1 Bristol City Walsall 0 : 1
    2 Leyton Orient Oxford Utd 2 : 0
    3 Ipswich Bye
    4 Leicester Northampton 1 : 0
    5 Cardiff Swindon 3 : 2
    6 Norwich MK Dons 4 : 1
    7 Wycombe Stevenage 1 : 2
    8 Bromley Reading 1 : 2
    9 Cambridge Utd Barnet 2 : 1
    10 QPR Millwall 1 : 2
    11 Swansea Birmingham 0 : 1
    12 Bye Brentford
    13 Colchester Southampton 0 : 2
    14 West Ham Portsmouth 3 : 1
    15 Watford Crawley 1 : 0
    16 Bristol Rovers Peterborough 0 : 1
    17 Fulham Bye
    18 AFC Wimbledon Newport 2 : 1
    19 Plymouth Exeter 2 : 0
    20 Bye Coventry
    21 Chelsea Bye
    22 Gillingham Luton 0 : 3
    23 Tottenham Bye
    24 Cheltenham Charlton 1 : 3
    25 Newcastle Bye
    26 Rotherham West Brom 1 : 4
    27 Burton Blackburn 1 : 2
    28 Mansfield Sheffield Utd 0 : 3
    29 Nottingham Bye
    30 Bye Leeds
    31 Stockport County Doncaster 1 : 2
    32 Middlesbrough Wrexham 1 : 0
    33 Barnsley Wigan 2 : 1
    34 Crewe Accrington 2 : 1
    35 Preston Huddersfield 2 : 1
    36 Bye Everton
    37 Stoke Oldham 2 : 0
    38 Bye Hull
    39 Sheffield Wed Bolton 1 : 0
    40 Wolves Port Vale 3 : 0
    41 Grimsby Blackpool 1 : 3
    42 Derby Lincoln 1 : 2
    43 Fleetwood Chesterfield 1 : 0
    44 Salford Shrewsbury 1 : 2
    45 Bradford City Rochdale 2 : 0
    46 Burnley Notts County 2 : 1

    1/32-finals

    1 Walsall Leyton Orient
    2 Ipswich Leicester
    3 Cardiff Norwich
    4 Stevenage Reading
    5 Cambridge Utd Millwall
    6 Birmingham Brentford
    7 Southampton West Ham
    8 Watford Peterborough
    9 Fulham AFC Wimbledon
    10 Plymouth Coventry
    11 Chelsea Luton
    12 Tottenham Charlton
    13 Newcastle West Brom
    14 Blackburn Sheffield Utd
    15 Nottingham Leeds
    16 Doncaster Middlesbrough
    17 Barnsley Crewe
    18 Preston Everton
    19 Stoke Hull
    20 Sheffield Wed Wolves
    21 Blackpool Lincoln
    22 Fleetwood Shrewsbury
    23 Bradford City Burnley

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