Preston vs Charlton Predictions

• Preston are unbeaten in seven at home.
• Charlton have lost five of their 11 League One away games.
• Under 2.5 goals has been a winning bet in eight of North End’s last 11 games.

North End and Addicks in need of Cup cheer

Preston welcome Charlton to Deepdale on Saturday in an FA Cup third round tie where both sides could do with a distraction from the league.

North End look destined for a mid-table finish in the Championship as they are 10 points off the play-offs and seven clear od danger.

The same fate perhaps awaits Charlton in the third tier, although a late run towards the promotion spots is not out of the question for the South East Londoners.

Home advantage gives Preston the edge

At the time of writing, Preston are evens to overcome Charlton in 90 minutes and at the current prices a home win looks the best bet.

Too many draws has been an issue for North End this season as 12 if their 26 Championship games have finished all square, but it is worth noting that they are used to facing a higher standard of opposition on a regular basis than Charlton come up against in League One.

Promotion will still be the main goal for the visitors but Preston have a chance to focus on a cup run so they should name their best XI. Preston have won two of their last three home games and can avoid what would be a minor upset by beating the Addicks inside 90 minutes.

Goals could be in short supply as under 2.5 goals has been a winning bet in eight of Preston’s last 11 games and Charlton could be a tough nut to crack, having managed clean sheets in each of their last four away from home. The hosts still have enough about them to grind out a win and a 1-0 home victory looks a reasonable correct score prediction.