FootyMAD's Preston North End match preview

Last updated : 31 December 2004 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Preston North End v Sunderland fixture

Sunderland face a trip to Preston North End at Deepdale on Saturday evening, hoping to improve upon an average previous return from this fixture. Of the 56 games played, Black Cats have recorded 15 wins, and Preston N.E. have come away with 25 victories.

The most recent encounter between these two sides was just last season, in August 2003, as the visitors ran out cosy 0 - 2 winners in a League Division One match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2004/2005Sat 18 SepSunderland3 - 1Preston N.E.CHMP
2003/2004Wed 10 MarSunderland3 - 3Preston N.E.CHMP
2003/2004Sat 23 AugPreston N.E.0 - 2SunderlandCHMP
1995/1996Wed 23 AugSunderland3 - 2Preston N.E.LC
1995/1996Tue 15 AugPreston N.E.1 - 1SunderlandLC
1987/1988Sat 13 FebPreston N.E.2 - 2SunderlandLGE1
1987/1988Mon 28 DecSunderland1 - 1Preston N.E.LGE1

Recent respective form guides

Preston North End have lost just once in their last six home games, winning four and drawing the other one. A total of 14 goals have been scored by the North End in those games, with 8 conceded.

Sunderland's away form is equally impressive, with a marvellous return of five wins and one defeat from the last six. Just 7 goals have scored in these games, though to be fair only a measly 3 have been let in at the wrong end.

Preston N.E.'s 36 points from 26 games sees them lie inside the top half of the table, in 12th position. Sunderland are holding the final promotion place in the Coca-Cola Championship, and have accumulated 49 points from the 26 games they have played so far.

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Preston N.E.63128810
Sunderland64029712

FootyMad's prediction ...

Sunderland are in smashing form away from home at present, and Footymad sees this carrying them to a narrow victory at Preston N.E.. Away win

Sequence statistics:
Preston N.E. Won 3 successive home games.
4 games since last home draw.
Unbeaten run of 3 matches.
Sunderland 4 successive away victories.
7 games since last away draw.
Last drawn game 13 outings ago.