Eng. Championship
2026-01-20 - Preston NE vs Hull City
A Sports Betting Pick by ArmchairPunter
Football : England: Championship
Venue: Deepdale
Tuesday 20th January 2026, 1945hrs (GMT)
Preston NE and Hull City meet in a top six encounter at Deepdale on Tuesday night with a precious three points at stake for both clubs; Preston head into this clash on the back of two defeats on the trot while Hull City will be going in search of a third successive win in all competitions.
Preston NE’s recent form has been a little sketchy though in recent times in the Championship despite the hosts sitting in a play-off position as Paul Heckingbottom’s side have managed to pick up just two wins in their last seven league matches.
Those victories were gained at the expense of Sheffield Wednesday and Bristol City but the hosts have also slipped to three defeats within this period, so the prospects of a straight win here hang in the balance.
Hull City have recorded back-to-back wins against Blackburn Rovers (on penalties in the FA Cup) and Southampton respectively, while The Tigers’ overall results have been very encouraging indeed.
The visitors have slipped to just one loss in their last eight matches in all competitions along with collecting no fewer than six wins in the process, so Sergej Jakirović’s side will feel upbeat about their chances of getting something out of this upcoming encounter.
Three of these recent six wins include previous victories on their travels at Millwall and Middlesbrough, so Preston NE will need to seriously up their game if they are to fend off a confident and in-form Hull City outfit on Tuesday night.
The Betting Verdict
8 of Preston’s 14 home games have resulted in both teams scoring while 10 of Hull City’s 13 outings on the road have also seen both teams score.
The Pick :
Preston NE 1-2 Hull City
