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>Preston North End vs Wolverhampton Wanderers Predictions, Picks & Odds – 22/08/2026
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Preston North End begin their home campaign in desperate need of a positive result after falling 2-1 at Bolton on the opening weekend, Jusef Erabi's late strike offering only consolation. Paul Heckingbottom's side sit 17th and confidence is fragile; the manager has overseen just three victories in the club's last 17 matches across all competitions. New arrivals Harry Clarke and Leo Leroy may be handed more involvement as Preston look to inject fresh energy into a struggling outfit.
Wolverhampton Wanderers travel to Deepdale having salvaged a 2-2 draw against Blackburn in their first Championship fixture, Raul Jimenez converting a late penalty to rescue a point. Sitting 12th, Cesar Peixoto's squad remain among the division's title favourites following their relegation from the Premier League. Jose Sa is confirmed between the posts, while loanee Jordan James could feature from the bench. Defensive injuries to Kieran Trippier and Yerson Mosquera, however, present a concern.
Preston's early-season woes look set to continue at Deepdale. Paul Heckingbottom's side have managed just three wins in their last seventeen matches across all competitions, a dire run that underlines the scale of their relegation battle. Wolves, by contrast, carry Premier League pedigree and showed attacking intent in their opening draw with Blackburn, where Raul Jimenez's late penalty rescued a point.
The away win at 1.83 represents the strongest value on this fixture. Wolves possess superior squad depth and firepower, even with defensive absentees Kieran Trippier and Yerson Mosquera ruled out through injury. Cesar Peixoto's side averaged two goals in their opener, and Preston's backline looked vulnerable conceding twice at Bolton. The quality gap should prove decisive.
Both teams found the net on matchday one, making BTTS Yes at 1.73 a worthwhile secondary selection. Preston showed they can score through Erabi, while Wolves' attacking talent makes them a constant threat. Backing an away win alongside both teams scoring captures the likeliest shape of this contest. Odds correct at time of publication.
Trends to Know about Preston North End vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
- Preston won three of last seventeen matches
- Wolves scored twice in Championship opener
- Wolves key defenders Trippier and Mosquera absent
Form & Statistics: Preston North End vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Preston North End
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Wolverhampton Wanderers
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Lineups: Preston North End vs Wolverhampton Wanderers
Preston North End
Starters
- 1 Daniel Iversen
- 2 Pol Valentin
- 3 Jordan Storey
- 4 Liam Lindsay
- 5 Andrija Vukcevic
- 6 Jordan Thompson
- 7 Alistair McCann
- 8 Alfie Devine
- 9 Jusef Erabi
- 10 Delano Burgzorg
Bench
- Freddie Woodman
- Andrew Hughes
- Leo Leroy
- Odeluga Offiah
- Brad Potts
- Ben Woodburn
- Layton Stewart
Absent
- Callum Lang (injury)
- Jamal Piaras Lewis (injury)
- Theo Carroll (injury)
- Lewis Gibson (Suspension (red card vs Huddersfield Town in Carabao Cup))
Wolverhampton Wanderers
Starters
- 1 Jose Sa
- 2 Jackson Tchatchoua
- 3 Nasser Djiga
- 4 Toti Gomes
- 5 Hugo Bueno
- 6 André Trindade
- 7 Marshall Munetsi
- 8 Rodrigo Gomes
- 9 Fer López
- 10 Matheus Mane
- 11 Adam Armstrong
Bench
- Tom King
- Santiago Bueno
- Rayan Aït-Nouri
- Jordan James
- Pablo Sarabia
- Raul Jimenez
Absent
- Sam Johnstone (injury)
- Sasa Kalajdzic (injury)
- Enso González (injury)
- Mario Lemina (injury)
- Kieran Trippier (Left MCL injury (knee), out for several weeks)
- Yerson Mosquera (High ankle ligament injury, out for a few weeks)
- Ladislav Krejci (Rebuilding fitness)
Medium confidence
A mirror image of formations sets the tactical stage here, with both Preston and Wolves lining up in a 4-2-3-1, promising a structured midfield battle at Deepdale. The double pivot on each side will be central to controlling the tempo, and how the two sides press and transition in the middle third could well decide the contest.
For Preston, Delano Burgzorg carries the burden of the lone striker role, while Wolves look to Adam Armstrong to provide the cutting edge on his return to the Championship. Both probable XIs carry reasonable confidence, sourced across multiple credible outlets, so the shape of this fixture looks fairly settled ahead of Saturday's kickoff.
How to Watch Preston North End vs Wolverhampton Wanderers Match?
What time is Preston North End vs Wolverhampton Wanderers?
Preston North End host Wolverhampton Wanderers at Deepdale on Saturday 22 August 2026, with kickoff set for 15:00 BST.
Where is Preston North End vs Wolverhampton Wanderers being played?
This fixture takes place at Deepdale, the home ground of Preston North End in Lancashire.
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