Leeds United 2-1 Preston

Current streaks

Recent form

Leeds United

Leeds United have shown a mixture of resilience and inconsistency in their recent form, maintaining their position at the top of the Championship despite a series of draws. The Whites have gone unbeaten in their last five matches, with two wins and three consecutive draws, demonstrating their ability to avoid defeat even when not at their best. Their defensive record has been solid, conceding only one goal per game on average and keeping two clean sheets in their last six outings. However, Leeds' attacking prowess has been somewhat muted, scoring just 1.33 goals per game during this period. The team's ability to grind out results is evident in their 67% rate of matches finishing with under 2.5 goals, suggesting a pragmatic approach as they push for promotion. While there haven't been any particularly high-scoring games, Leeds' 2-2 draws against Swansea and Queens Park Rangers highlight their fighting spirit and ability to respond when conceding.

Preston

Preston North End's recent form has been a mixed bag, with the team struggling to find consistency in their performances. In their last six matches, they have managed just one win, three draws, and two losses, indicating a challenging period for the Lilywhites. Notably, Preston have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last seven games, highlighting defensive vulnerabilities. Their FA Cup run came to an end with a heavy 3-0 defeat to Aston Villa, which was their highest-scoring match in this period. The team's goal-scoring record has been modest, averaging just one goal per game in their last six outings, while conceding at a rate of 1.67 goals per match. Preston's current 14th position in the Championship table reflects their inconsistent form, with both teams scoring in 67% of their recent matches, suggesting entertaining encounters for spectators despite the team's struggles.

Recent home/away form

Leeds United

Leeds United's recent home form has been a mixed bag, with the team showcasing both their attacking prowess and occasional defensive vulnerabilities. The standout result is undoubtedly their emphatic 7-0 victory over Cardiff City, which significantly boosted their goal difference and average goals scored per game to an impressive 2.33. Despite this, Leeds have struggled to maintain consistency, alternating between wins, draws, and a solitary loss in their last six home fixtures. The team have managed two clean sheets during this period, but have also conceded in half of their matches, indicating room for defensive improvement. Interestingly, Leeds' games have been evenly split between high-scoring affairs and tighter contests, with 50% of matches seeing over 2.5 goals. While Leeds remain in a strong position at the top of the Championship table, their recent home form suggests they may need to find more consistency to maintain their promotion push.

Preston

Preston's away form has been concerning, with the team struggling to find consistency on the road. They have lost four of their last six away matches, including a current run of three consecutive defeats. Their sole victory came against Norwich in a tight 1-0 win, which also represents their only clean sheet in this stretch. Preston have been struggling to find the back of the net, scoring just four goals in these six away games, whilst conceding eight. Their goal-scoring woes are evident, with an average of only 0.67 goals per game away from home. Defensively, they've been leaking goals at a rate of 1.33 per match. Interestingly, two-thirds of their away fixtures have seen under 2.5 goals, suggesting a trend towards lower-scoring encounters on their travels.