Match Preview – 20.45 Kick-Off at St James' Park, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Newcastle United are second in the table, six points clear of Reading with a vastly superior goal difference, and seven ahead of Huddersfield who have a game in hand, which means that a win would almost certainly clinch promotion. Newcastle United play on Monday, which means earlier results of their direct rivals could help them but that shouldn't change their mindset. Preston are in midtable after a very satisfying season, and are resting already with three defeats in a row. Newcastle United are clear favourites here.

Newcastle United’s recent results:

Apr 5th 2017 Newcastle 1:0 Burton Albion - Championship

Apr 8th 2017 Sheffield Wednesday 2:1 Newcastle - Championship

Apr 14th 2017 Newcastle 1:1 Leeds - Championship

Apr 17th 2017 Ipswich 3:1 Newcastle - Championship

Preston’s recent results:

Mar 18th 2017 Preston 5:0 Bristol City - Championship

Apr 1st 2017 Leeds 3:0 Preston - Championship

Apr 4th 2017 Huddersfield 3:2 Preston - Championship

Apr 8th 2017 Preston 1:3 Norwich - Championship

Odds

Newcastle United 1.45

Preston 8.00

Draw 4.00

(Odds taken from Bet365)

Newcastle United vs Preston Predictions

Newcastle United had disappointing results lately, taking just one point from their last three matches, but it will only make them more motivated to celebrate with their fans in style. They want to win convincingly to get very close to securing promotion and Preston are the best possible opponents on current form. Newcastle United should win comfortably and the odds at 1.45 are actually higher than expected. It is also quite logical to expect Newcastle United to beat Preston by two goals or more, and the odds are fantastic at 2.20.

Our Tips

Newcastle United to win 1.45 Bet365

Newcastle United to win by two goals or more 2.20 Bet365