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Preston vs Huddersfield - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions
England
EFL Cup Goodison Park, Liverpool 
Match Events
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Gooch L.
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Gibson L.
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Vukcevic A.
AI Match Summary
First leg ended 2-1. The second leg ended 2-1.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
23%
30%
47%
Draw rate projection: 30% Favored: Huddersfield
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
47%
/ Medium Confidence
- Look at the last few games and Huddersfield come out ahead of Preston on wins alone.
- 47% — that's where the model lands on Huddersfield taking it.
- Huddersfield arrive in better shape, but cup ties don't always follow form.
- Historical meetings favor Preston, who have won 3 of the last 5 encounters.
- High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
- These two have met 5 times recently and Preston have taken 4 of them.
Goal Probability Engine
Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories
Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 44%
Over 4.5 Goals 20%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 81%
Preston Clean Sheet 10%
Huddersfield Clean Sheet 18%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Preston | Huddersfield |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 27 | 29 |
| Wins | 6 | 11 |
| Draws | 3 | 11 |
| Losses | 18 | 7 |
| Goals Scored | 1.15 | 1.9 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.93 | 1.45 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 0.81 | 2.06 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Aug 8, 2026 EFL Cup
Preston vs Huddersfield
2:1
Apr 9, 2024 Championship
Preston vs Huddersfield
4:1
Dec 12, 2023 Championship
Huddersfield vs Preston
1:3
Jan 7, 2023 FA Cup
Preston vs Huddersfield
3:1
Dec 26, 2022 Championship
Preston vs Huddersfield
1:2
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Preston Compare
Top Goalscorer Erabi J.
1 Goals Avg xG / game 0.62
Avg xA / game 0.41
Huddersfield Compare
Top Goalscorer Balker R.
1 Goals Avg xG / game 1.87
Avg xA / game 1.14
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Preston 10 / 100
Huddersfield 76 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).
Attack & Defence Capability Index
Preston Huddersfield
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick Huddersfield Win (2)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 1:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5
SokaPicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
Defensive concern: Huddersfield conceded in 83% of 29 recent games.
H2H data points to 3.80 goals as a typical output.
Attacking prowess: Preston scored in 63% of their last 27 outings.
Solid form: Preston remains unbeaten in 2 of 5 recent matches.
Scoring Trends
Preston VS Huddersfield
0.75 Goals Scored 2.25
1.88 Goals Conceded 0.88
63% Over 1.5 88%
63% Over 2.5 75%
38% Over 3.5 50%
Recent Form & Match History
Preston
(Home) 10 Oct
Preston
0 : 1 Millwall
19 Sept
QPR
2 : 2 Preston
12 Sept
Preston
0 : 1 Lincoln City
08 Sept
Watford
2 : 1 Preston
05 Sept
Preston
2 : 1 Blackburn
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10 Oct
Preston
0 : 1 Millwall
12 Sept
Preston
0 : 1 Lincoln City
05 Sept
Preston
2 : 1 Blackburn
01 Sept
Preston
1 : 3 Bristol City
26 Aug
Preston
0 : 4 Everton
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Huddersfield
(Away) 10 Oct
Huddersfield
2 : 2 Sheffield Wed
06 Oct
Huddersfield
5 : 0 Rochdale
03 Oct
Burton
1 : 3 Huddersfield
19 Sept
Bromley
2 : 1 Huddersfield
12 Sept
Mansfield
0 : 0 Huddersfield
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03 Oct
Burton
1 : 3 Huddersfield
19 Sept
Bromley
2 : 1 Huddersfield
12 Sept
Mansfield
0 : 0 Huddersfield
08 Sept
Doncaster
1 : 3 Huddersfield
29 Aug
Cambridge Utd
1 : 2 Huddersfield
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Tournament Bracket & Draw
1/64-finals
Fleetwood Town 1
Chesterfield 0
Salford 1
Shrewsbury 2
Burton 1
Blackburn 2
Mansfield 0
Sheffield Utd 3
Ipswich -
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Leicester 1
Northampton 0
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Arsenal -
Manchester City -
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Cardiff 3
Swindon 2
Norwich 4
Milton Keynes Dons 1
Manchester United -
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Brighton -
Preston 2
Huddersfield 1
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Everton -
Sheffield Wed 1
Bolton 0
Wolves 3
Port Vale 0
Cambridge Utd 2
Barnet 1
QPR 1
Millwall 2
Newcastle Utd -
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Rotherham 1
West Brom 4
Sunderland -
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Stoke City 2
Oldham 0
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Hull City -
Wycombe 1
Stevenage 2
Bromley 1
Reading 2
Swansea 0
Birmingham 1
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Brentford -
Liverpool -
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Tottenham -
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Cheltenham 1
Charlton 3
Chelsea -
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Gillingham 0
Luton 3
Nottingham -
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Leeds -
Bristol City 0
Walsall 1
Leyton Orient 2
Oxford Utd 0
Bradford City 2
Rochdale 0
Burnley 2
Notts County 1
Watford 1
Crawley Town 0
Bristol Rovers 0
Peterborough 1
Barnsley 2
Wigan 1
Crewe 2
Accrington 1
Colchester 0
Southampton 2
West Ham 3
Portsmouth 1
Fulham -
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AFC Wimbledon 2
Newport 1
Crystal Palace -
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Stockport County 1
Doncaster 2
Middlesbrough 1
Wrexham 0
Bournemouth -
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Grimsby 1
Blackpool 3
Derby 1
Lincoln City 2
Plymouth 2
Exeter 0
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Coventry -
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Aston Villa -
1/32-finals
Fleetwood Town 4
Shrewsbury 0
Blackburn 1
Sheffield Utd 2
Ipswich 3
Leicester 1
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Arsenal -
Manchester City -
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Cardiff 1
Norwich 2
Manchester United -
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Brighton -
Preston 0
Everton 4
Sheffield Wed 0
Wolves 2
Cambridge Utd 0
Millwall 1
Newcastle Utd 3
West Brom 2
Sunderland -
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Stoke City 1
Hull City 2
Stevenage 0
Reading 3
Birmingham 1
Brentford 6
Liverpool -
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Tottenham 5
Charlton 1
Chelsea 2
Luton 0
Nottingham 0
Leeds 2
Walsall 0
Leyton Orient 1
Bradford City 1
Burnley 0
Watford 1
Peterborough 5
Barnsley 3
Crewe 2
Southampton 1
West Ham 4
Fulham 3
AFC Wimbledon 0
Crystal Palace -
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Doncaster 1
Middlesbrough 3
Bournemouth -
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Blackpool 1
Lincoln City 4
Plymouth 2
Coventry 4
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Aston Villa -
1/16-finals
Fleetwood Town 1
Sheffield Utd 0
Ipswich 2
Arsenal 4
Manchester City 5
Norwich 0
Manchester United 2
Brighton 3
Everton 1
Wolves 0
Millwall 0
Newcastle Utd 1
Sunderland 1
Hull City 0
Reading 1
Brentford 2
Liverpool 3
Tottenham 1
Chelsea 6
Leeds 3
Leyton Orient 1
Bradford City 3
Peterborough 4
Barnsley 3
West Ham 2
Fulham 3
Crystal Palace 3
Middlesbrough 0
Bournemouth 4
Lincoln City 0
Coventry 1
Aston Villa 3
1/8-finals
Fleetwood Town -
Arsenal -
Manchester City -
Brighton -
Everton -
Newcastle Utd -
Sunderland -
Brentford -
Liverpool -
Chelsea -
Bradford City -
Peterborough -
Fulham -
Crystal Palace -
Bournemouth -
Aston Villa -
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