Swansea v Preston prediction
Team pages: Swansea · Preston · Head-to-head
TACTIX’s free model pick for Swansea v Preston, Championship on Sat, 19 Dec 2026 15:00 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.
The match
Swansea host Preston in the Championship on Saturday 19 December (kick-off 15:00 UK).
The key numbers
Swansea have conceded eight goals, the fewest of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far).
Preston have conceded 24 goals, the most of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far).
Preston are winless in their last six matches in all competitions.
Form and the table
Eight of Swansea’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (53%). Both teams scored in eight of Swansea’s last 15 results in all competitions (53%). At home, Swansea have four wins, two draws and two defeats in their last 8 home matches in all competitions — 1.75 points per game, scoring 1.25 and conceding 0.63. Swansea have scored 16 goals, the 11th-most (shared) of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far).
11 of Preston’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (73%). Both teams scored in 10 of Preston’s last 15 results in all competitions (67%). Away from home, Preston have one win, one draw and five defeats in their last 7 away matches in all competitions — 0.57 points per game, scoring 1.14 and conceding 2.43. Preston have scored nine goals, the third-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far).
Swansea (first) and Preston (24th) are 19 points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Swansea the stronger side, 451 rating points above Preston (Swansea 1669, Preston 1218, after at least 384 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
Preston are unbeaten in the last three meetings with Swansea. The most recent meeting, on 24 February 2026, finished Swansea 1–1 Preston.
Team news
Predicted Swansea XI (4-3-3): L. Vigouroux, J. Tymon, S. Welsh, B. Cabango, F. Lissah, M. Stamenić, S. Eustaquio, J. Fulton, M. Yeo, A. Idah, Z. Vipotnik — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Moussa Yeo (4.7 per match over 12 appearances, three goals) and Filip Lissah (3.6 per match over 11 appearances, one assist) have been Swansea’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Swansea (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Moussa Yeo averages 1.4 shots per 90 over 830 minutes, with a shot in six of the last 10 appearances. Filip Lissah averages 2.8 tackles per 90 over 848 minutes, with a tackle in nine of the last 10 appearances.
Predicted Preston XI (3-4-2-1): D. Iversen, J. Storey, O. Offiah, A. Hughes, J. Thompson, L. Leroy, A. Devine, S. Mills, T. Small, H. Clarke, C. Lang — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven, one position borrowed or covered. By TACTIX Impact, Alfie Devine (3.2 per match over 13 appearances, one goal) and Jordan Storey (3.0 per match over 11 appearances) have been Preston’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Preston (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Alfie Devine averages 2.4 key passes per 90 over 1044 minutes, with a key pass in seven of the last 10 appearances. Jordan Storey averages 1.0 tackles per 90 over 913 minutes, with a tackle in six of the last 10 appearances.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
The numbers
- Kick-off: · Championship · Swansea.com Stadium
- Head-to-head (last 6): Swansea 2 · draws 2 · Preston 2 · 2.33 goals/game
- Recent form: Swansea 4W 0D 1L · Preston 0W 1D 4L
Swansea v Preston (Championship): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 17 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Swansea for / against | Line | Preston for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.38 for · 0.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 0.88 for · 2.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 3.38 for · 4.75 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 5 for · 5.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 11.75 for · 11.63 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 12.25 for · 16 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 4.13 for · 3.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 2.75 for · 5.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 9.25 for · 10.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 11 for · 9.5 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 1.25 for · 1.63 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 2.38 for · 1.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
Swansea
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Opoku n 8 | 53 | 3.8 | 0.8 | — |
| Joseph Opoku n 8 | 53 | 3.8 | 0.8 | — |
| S. Eustaquio n 8 | 64.3 | 1.6 | 0.7 | — |
| Gonçalo Franco n 8 | 55.1 | 1.6 | 1.8 | — |
| M. Widell n 8 | 53 | 1.3 | 1.3 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ross Stewart n 8 | 32.6 | 2.8 | 0.7 |
| A. Idah n 8 | 61 | 2.4 | 1.1 |
| Z. Vipotnik n 8 | 47.5 | 2.1 | 0.7 |
| Ronald n 8 | 49.5 | 1.8 | 0.7 |
| Joseph Opoku n 8 | 53 | 1.7 | 1.1 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eom Ji-Sung n 8 | 42.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| A. Idah n 8 | 61 | 0.6 | 0.2 |
| Ronald n 8 | 49.5 | 0.5 | 0.2 |
| Ross Stewart n 8 | 32.6 | 0.7 | 0 |
| M. Yeo n 8 | 71.9 | 0.5 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| M. Yeo n 8 | 71.9 | 4.1 |
| Gonçalo Franco n 8 | 55.1 | 3.9 |
| F. Lissah n 8 | 79.8 | 3 |
| J. Fulton n 8 | 53.3 | 2.5 |
| M. Widell n 8 | 53 | 2.5 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| L. Vigouroux n 8 | 83.5 | 3.8 |
Preston
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. Mills n 8 | 56.3 | 3.2 | 1 | — |
| L. Lindsay n 8 | 77.8 | 1.7 | 1.4 | — |
| L. Leroy n 8 | 77.3 | 1.7 | 1.5 | — |
| L. Gibbs n 8 | 45.8 | 1.5 | 0.5 | — |
| J. Kenny n 8 | 70.8 | 1.3 | 0.8 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. Kenny n 8 | 70.8 | 3.5 | 1.3 |
| B. Potts n 8 | 58.4 | 2.3 | 1 |
| C. Lang n 8 | 60.6 | 2.2 | 0.9 |
| Lucas Pasquoto n 8 | 32.3 | 2.1 | 0.3 |
| J. Erabi n 8 | 36.5 | 1.8 | 0.9 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| B. Potts n 8 | 58.4 | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| J. Kenny n 8 | 70.8 | 0.6 | 0 |
| C. Lang n 8 | 60.6 | 0.6 | 0 |
| S. Mills n 8 | 56.3 | 0 | 0.4 |
| L. Lindsay n 8 | 77.8 | 0.3 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Pol Valentín n 8 | 58 | 3.7 |
| C. Wiley n 8 | 44.3 | 2.8 |
| L. Leroy n 8 | 77.3 | 2.5 |
| S. Mills n 8 | 56.3 | 2.2 |
| A. Moran n 8 | 47.8 | 2.1 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| D. Iversen n 8 | 90 | 3.4 |
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Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Swansea v Preston — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2026-02-24 Swansea 1–1 Preston
- 2025-11-05 Preston 2–1 Swansea
- 2025-03-04 Preston 0–0 Swansea
- 2024-08-17 Swansea 3–0 Preston
- 2023-12-22 Swansea 2–1 Preston
- 2023-08-26 Preston 2–1 Swansea
Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Swansea and Preston?
- In their last 6 meetings, Swansea won 2, Preston won 2 and there were 2 draws, averaging 2.33 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Swansea and Preston?
- Recent form — Swansea 4W 0D 1L; Preston 0W 1D 4L.
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