Preston North End vs QPR 2/1 Bet Builder – Mark O’Haire
Karamoko Dembele put Rangers ahead, before George Earthy equalised on the half-hour mark. Both teams created chances during the second half but were unable to find another goal and Cifuentes has now urged his squad to finish the season strongly.
Cifuentes’ aim has long been to better the 56 points managed last term, as that would be seen as a sign of significant progress.
Speaking post-match, Cifuentes said: “50 points has been the first target. We’re in a very good position. But that’s all I’m going to say about this. We have four games left and need to keep pushing. Big credit to the players. We have been through a lot of difficult moments this season, but we still want to push and finish the season strongly.”
Preston North End vs QPR – Fri 18 Apr, 15:00
Preston’s home matches may average only 2.00 goals per-game, yet the Lilywhites have seen Both Teams to Score pay-out in 57% of those fixtures as North End have notched in 16 of their 21 home tussles. Meanwhile, 15 of QPR’s last 22 outings have landed for BTTS backers, including seven of 10 trips to fellow bottom-half dwellers this term.
Total Goals –
Under 4.5
QPR’s away days under Marti Cifuentes rarely escalate into high-scoring shootouts. Since the Spaniard was appointed in W12, Rangers have seen only three of 36 road trips feature four strikes or more with none of those fixtures producing a five-goal haul. Similarly, Preston have gone Under 4.5 Goals in 40 of their last 44 home outings.
Preston still aren’t completely assured of Championship survival and will be expected to take a proactive approach here. The hosts average 4.48 home corners per-game, hitting 4+ in 62% of overall Deepdale matches. A repeat could well be on the cards with Rangers conceding four corners or more in 81% of their road trips thus far.
*Odds correct at time of writing 18+ only. GambleAware.
