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Last 5 matches · 0W-1D-4L · -9 goal difference
Last 5 matches · 2W-2D-1L · 0 goal difference
BetGenius backs Everton or Draw (Double Chance) at 82% confidence — a strong call. Total goals: Over 2.5 Goals.
Preston host Everton at Deepdale in the EFL Cup Round of 64 looking to overturn a difficult patch of form. The home side have endured a tough run across their recent fixtures, going winless in their last five outings with four defeats and a draw, having most recently suffered a 3-1 home loss against Wolves.
Everton arrive in solid form, having registered three wins and a draw from their last five matches. A 2-0 victory against Crystal Palace and an impressive 3-1 away win over Newcastle highlight their strong start to the campaign, giving them positive momentum coming into this knockout tie.
Historical meetings also lean towards the visitors, who claimed clean-sheet victories in both recorded head-to-head fixtures. With Preston conceding frequently in recent matches and Everton displaying reliable offensive output, the visitors hold the edge in this cup clash.
Team news last updated Oct 11 (13 days ago) — later changes may not be reflected.
Combined scoring rate: 1.8 goals per game (Preston at home plus Everton away).
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Everton have won 3 of the last 3 meetings.
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Based on at least 20 settled predictions.Everton have demonstrated strong recent form with three victories and a draw from their last five games, whereas Preston have struggled defensively, losing four of their last five and conceding ten goals across that stretch. A double chance on the visitors provides a robust and well-hedged projection for this cup fixture.
Published August 26, 2026. Form, team news and table context refresh automatically.
