Championship
Preston North End vs Wolverhampton
Sat, 22 Aug 2026 - 15:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Deepdale
Preston North End vs Wolverhampton Prediction & Stats - Championship 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Preston North End vs Wolverhampton carries real history into this round of the Championship.
The two sides meet on 22/08 (Saturday) at Deepdale, 15:00 (UK time).
Read the Preston North End vs Wolverhampton prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Preston North End vs Wolverhampton
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Preston North End vs Wolverhampton call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Double Chance: Draw or Wolverhampton
Last updated on 21-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Wolverhampton the side to beat, with roughly 22% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all Championship odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Preston North End Preview
Preston North End reach this fixture 1 match into their Championship. Here is where PNE stand:
In this competition
0 won, 0 drawn, 1 lost
0 points per game
1 scored, at 1 a game
2 conceded, at 2 a game
PNE, season-wide
0 won, 1 drawn, 1 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Jusef Erabi, 1 goals
Most assists: Delano Burgzorg, 1 assists
Recent results — Preston North End
15/08/2026 07:30
08/08/2026 10:00
02/05/2026 07:30
25/04/2026 10:00
22/04/2026 14:45
Wolverhampton: how they are travelling
Wolverhampton come in 1 matches into their Championship.
Here is what Wolves have produced:
In this competition
0 won, 1 drawn, 0 lost
1 points per game
2 scored, at 2 a game
2 conceded, at 2 a game
Wolves, season-wide
1 won, 1 drawn, 0 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: André Trindade da Costa Neto, 1 goals
Most assists: Yerson Mosquera, 1 assists
Recent results — Wolves
14/08/2026 15:00
07/08/2026 14:45
24/05/2026 11:00
17/05/2026 10:00
09/05/2026 10:00
The head-to-head favours Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton have generally come out ahead of PNE in their recent meetings.
From 11 match(es):
Wolverhampton: 5 win(s)
Preston North End: 2 win(s)
Drawn: 4
That trend is worth factoring into the Preston North End vs Wolverhampton prediction.
Form comparison Preston North End vs Wolverhampton
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Preston North End
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
|
0 |
| Home |
|
0 |
| Away |
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Scored | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Conceded | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 0% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0.03 | 0 | 1.03 |
|
xGA
|
0.64 | 0 | 1.64 |
Away Team
Wolverhampton
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
|
1 |
| Home |
D
|
1 |
| Away |
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Scored | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Conceded | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0.82 | 1.82 | 0 |
|
xGA
|
0.24 | 1.24 | 0 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
Fixture information - Preston North End vs Wolverhampton
Match: Preston North End vs Wolverhampton
Competition: Championship
Date: Saturday, 22/08/2026
Kick-off: 15:00 (UK time)
Venue: Deepdale
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Stats
The statistics for The Lilywhites vs Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
0
League: 2.83
Both Teams to Score
0%
League: 83%
Over 1.5+
0%
League: 92%
Over 2.5+
0%
League: 75%
Cards
0
League: 3.5
Corners
0
League: 10.58
Home Team
Preston North End
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
|
0 |
| Home |
|
0 |
| Away |
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Scored | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Conceded | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 0% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0.03 | 0 | 1.03 |
|
xGA
|
0.64 | 0 | 1.64 |
Away Team
Wolverhampton
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
D
|
1 |
| Home |
D
|
1 |
| Away |
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Scored | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Conceded | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0.82 | 1.82 | 0 |
|
xGA
|
0.24 | 1.24 | 0 |
Corners
7 / Match
+43% Corners / Match
Wolverhampton received +43% more corners than Preston North End in the Championship
10 / Match
Bolton Wanderers
(2)(5)
Blackburn Rovers
Cards
3 / Match
+200% Cards / Match
Preston North End received +200% more cards than Wolverhampton in the Championship
1 / Match
Bolton Wanderers
(3)(1)
Blackburn Rovers
Goals Scored
1 / Match
+100%
Wolverhampton is +100% better in terms of goals scored
2 / Match
Bolton Wanderers
(1)(2)
Blackburn Rovers
Goals Conceded
2 / Match
+0%
Both Teams are equal in terms of goals conceded
2 / Match
Bolton Wanderers
(2)(2)
Blackburn Rovers
Championship Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Millwall
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 2 |
Queens Park Rangers
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 3 |
Bolton Wanderers
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 4 |
Charlton Athletic
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 5 |
Middlesbrough
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 6 |
Swansea City
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 7 |
Watford
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 8 |
West Bromwich Albion
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 9 |
Birmingham City
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 10 |
Sheffield United
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 11 |
Cardiff City
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 12 |
Wrexham
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 13 |
Blackburn Rovers
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 14 |
Burnley
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 15 |
West Ham
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 16 |
Wolverhampton
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 17 |
Derby County
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 |
Lincoln City
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| 19 |
Norwich City
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| 20 |
Preston North End
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| 21 |
Southampton
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| 22 |
Stoke City
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| 23 |
Bristol City
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 | 0 |
| 24 |
Portsmouth
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 0 | 0 |
Odds
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