Preston 1-0 Luton Town

Current streaks

Recent form

Preston

Preston's recent form presents a mixed picture, with the team experiencing alternating periods of success and struggle. Despite their current 23rd position in the league with 0 points from 2 games, they've shown some promise in cup and friendly matches. The team has managed 3 wins and 3 losses in their last 6 games across all competitions, indicating inconsistency. Defensively, Preston has been vulnerable, conceding 9 goals in 6 games (1.5 per game), with two particularly high-scoring losses against Swansea (3-0) and Everton (3-0). However, they've also secured two clean sheets, demonstrating potential for defensive solidity. Their goal-scoring has been modest, with 6 goals in 6 games (1 per game). Interestingly, only 17% of their matches saw both teams score, while there's an even split between games with under and over 2.5 goals, suggesting unpredictable scoring patterns.

Luton Town

Luton Town's recent form presents a mixed picture, with the team struggling to find consistent success. They are currently languishing in 20th position in the Championship, having secured only one point from their first two league games. Their last six matches across all competitions show a concerning trend, with only one win, two draws, and three losses. Defensively, Luton Town has been vulnerable, conceding an average of 2 goals per game, while their attacking output stands at 1.17 goals per game. High-scoring affairs have been common, with 67% of their matches seeing over 2.5 goals. The team's most recent league outing, a 4-1 home defeat to Burnley, was particularly notable for its high score line. Despite these challenges, Luton Town has managed to keep two clean sheets in their last six games, offering a glimmer of defensive resilience amidst their overall struggles.

Recent home/away form

Preston

Preston's recent home form has been inconsistent, with a concerning trend of losses in their last few matches. They've suffered three consecutive home defeats in their most recent games, including a 3-0 loss to Everton in a friendly and a 2-0 defeat to Sheffield United in the Championship. Their only wins in the last six home games came in the League Cup against Sunderland and a friendly against Fiorentina. Defensively, Preston has struggled, conceding 10 goals in six games (1.67 per game) and keeping only one clean sheet. Their goal-scoring has also been an issue, with just 4 goals in 6 games (0.67 per game). Notably, there have been two high-scoring games: a 3-0 loss to Everton and a 3-0 defeat to Leicester, both highlighting Preston's defensive vulnerabilities at home.

Luton Town

Luton Town's recent away form shows a mixed performance with some concerning trends. In their last six away games, they've managed only one win, two draws, and suffered three losses. The team has struggled defensively, conceding 10 goals in these matches (1.67 per game) while scoring 7 (1.17 per game). Notably, they've experienced a run of three consecutive losses in competitive matches, including two Premier League defeats. Their most recent away game, a goalless draw against Portsmouth in the Championship, broke this losing streak and provided a clean sheet. High-scoring affairs have been common, with 67% of these games seeing over 2.5 goals, including a 3-2 loss to Goztepe in a friendly. Despite the challenges, Luton Town has shown resilience, scoring in five out of six games and maintaining a respectable 67% rate of both teams scoring.