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Current streaks

Recent form

Preston

Preston North End have shown a mixed bag of form in their recent fixtures, with a current league position of 15th highlighting their mid-table status. The Lilywhites have demonstrated resilience in their last six matches, securing three wins, two draws, and suffering only one defeat. Notably, Preston have been defensively solid, conceding just four goals in this period and keeping three clean sheets. Their attacking output has been modest but consistent, scoring six goals across these games. The team's ability to grind out results is evident in their latest Championship victory against Norwich, a tight 1-0 away win. While there are no extended winning or losing streaks to report, Preston's form has been generally positive, with only one loss in their last five league matches. The lack of high-scoring games suggests Preston have been involved in close, competitive encounters, with half of their recent matches featuring under 2.5 goals.

Burnley

Burnley are in impressive form, currently sitting third in the Championship and demonstrating a remarkable defensive record. The Clarets have not conceded a goal in their last six matches, keeping an outstanding seven clean sheets in a row. Their unbeaten streak extends to an impressive 21 games, showcasing their consistency and resilience. Notably, Burnley have won their last three matches across all competitions, including an FA Cup victory against Southampton. Their most emphatic result came in a 5-0 thrashing of Plymouth Argyle, highlighting their attacking potential. However, the team's recent matches have generally been low-scoring affairs, with 83% of their last six games featuring under 2.5 goals. This balanced approach of solid defence and timely goal-scoring has propelled Burnley into a strong position for promotion contention.

Recent home/away form

Preston

Preston have been in impressive form at home recently, going unbeaten in their last six matches at Deepdale. The Lilywhites have won four and drawn two of these fixtures, displaying a solid defensive record by conceding only 0.67 goals per game whilst maintaining a healthy attacking output of 1.5 goals per match. Notably, Preston are on a run of three consecutive home victories in the Championship, which has helped them accumulate 40 points from 31 games. Their most convincing win during this period came against Sheffield Wednesday, where they netted three goals. Despite their mid-table position, Preston's recent home performances suggest they are a formidable force at Deepdale, with both teams scoring in 67% of these matches and an even split between high and low-scoring affairs.

Burnley

Burnley have been in exceptional form away from home, remaining unbeaten in their last six matches on the road. The Clarets have won four and drawn two of these fixtures, displaying impressive defensive solidity by keeping five clean sheets and conceding just one goal in this period. Their attacking prowess was particularly evident in a high-scoring 5-0 victory against Plymouth Argyle, contributing significantly to their impressive tally of 10 goals scored across these six away games. Burnley's recent away form has been characterised by a blend of defensive resilience and attacking efficiency, with two-thirds of these matches featuring under 2.5 goals, suggesting a pragmatic approach to their away fixtures. This strong run of results has undoubtedly played a crucial role in their current third-place position in the Championship, putting them in a strong position for promotion contention.