Luton Town vs Preston

Current streaks

Recent form

Luton Town

Luton Town are currently experiencing a concerning run of form, having lost their last five matches across all competitions. This losing streak has seen them drop to 20th position in the Championship, leaving them dangerously close to the relegation zone. The Hatters have struggled to find the back of the net, scoring only four goals in their last six games, while conceding nine. Their defensive woes are highlighted by the fact that they have gone 11 games without a clean sheet. Despite the overall low-scoring nature of their recent matches, with 50% of games seeing under 2.5 goals, Luton have failed to capitalise on this defensively. Their last victory came against Derby County on 20th December, but since then, they have been unable to secure any points, including a disappointing FA Cup exit at the hands of Nottingham Forest.

Preston

Preston North End have shown mixed form in their recent fixtures, with three wins, one draw, and two losses in their last six matches. The Lilywhites have been involved in some high-scoring encounters, with 67% of their games featuring over 2.5 goals. Despite their 15th position in the Championship, Preston have demonstrated an ability to find the back of the net, scoring an average of 1.5 goals per game. However, their defensive record has room for improvement, conceding 1.33 goals per match. The team's last outing saw them progress in the FA Cup with a 2-1 victory over Charlton Athletic, while their most convincing recent performance came in a 3-1 win against Sheffield Wednesday. Preston's ability to score and concede regularly is reflected in the statistic that both teams have scored in 83% of their recent matches, suggesting exciting, end-to-end football for spectators.

Recent home/away form

Luton Town

Luton Town have shown impressive form at home, winning four of their last six matches at Kenilworth Road. The Hatters have been particularly strong defensively, conceding only four goals in these six games and keeping two clean sheets. They've maintained a consistent scoring record, netting in every home game during this period, albeit with a modest average of 1.17 goals per match. Notably, Luton were on a four-match unbeaten run at home before their recent loss to Norwich, which included a streak of three consecutive 1-0 or 2-1 victories. While there weren't any particularly high-scoring encounters, the majority of their home games (67%) have been tight affairs with under 2.5 goals. Despite their strong home form, Luton's overall league position (20th) suggests they may be struggling in away fixtures, highlighting the importance of their home performances in their battle for Championship survival.

Preston

Preston North End have been struggling for form away from home, with their recent record showing a concerning trend. The Lilywhites have managed just one victory in their last six away matches, suffering three defeats and securing two draws. Their defensive frailties are evident, having conceded nine goals in these six games, with particularly disappointing 3-1 losses to both West Brom and Portsmouth. While Preston have managed to find the net in five of these six matches, their goal-scoring prowess hasn't been enough to overcome their defensive shortcomings. The team's inability to keep clean sheets, managing only two in this run, has contributed to their mixed results. With an average of 2.5 total goals per game and both teams scoring in 67% of these matches, Preston's away fixtures have been relatively entertaining for neutral spectators, but the team will be keen to improve their defensive solidity to climb up from their current 15th position in the Championship table.