Preston vs Everton predictions and betting tips – Beto back among the goals?

Everton are in Carabao Cup action for the first time this season as they make the short trip to Deepdale to take on Championship side Preston for a place in the third round.

Preston vs Everton head to head overview

Preston vs Everton quick tips

• Everton to win to nil at 6/4 with Tote
• Beto to score at 21/20 with Tote
• Ali McCann to be carded at 5/2 with Midnite (Boosted)

Preston vs Everton prediction

Everton kicked off their Premier League campaign on Saturday afternoon with a 2-0 victory against Crystal Palace to mark the perfect start to the season.

David Moyes’ side will be looking to make it two wins from two as they make the short trip to Deepdale on Wednesday night hunting a place in the third round of the Carabao Cup.

It’s been 24 years since the Toffees failed to reach the third round of the competition, which is the one major domestic trophy that the club have never managed to get their hands on.

It’s been 31 years now since the Merseyside club last won a major trophy, and some at the club as well as fans may be of the opinion that a decent run in the Carabao Cup this season could spark optimism for that long run to finally come to an end this season – with it all starting on Wednesday.

Preston will be happy to have the distraction of the Carabao Cup on Wednesday night having fallen to defeats in both of their opening two Championship matches.

Defeat at home against Wolves on Saturday afternoon followed an opening day loss against newly promoted Bolton, leaving them pointless and only sitting outside the relegation zone due Southampton’s points deduction.

It’s been five years since the Lancashire side last made it to the third round of the EFL Cup, but Paul Heckingbottom’s side stand just one win away from achieving the feat having reached round two following a penalty shoot out victory over League One side Huddersfield.

The Lilywhites scored a 93rd minute equaliser in that game to send the tie to penalties, in a match which was played at Goodison Park, Everton’s former stadium, which is now the home of their women’s team, due to renovation works going on at Deepdale.

Preston vs Everton tips

Preston continue sticky start against Toffees

Everton will be delighted with their start to the new season following their 2-0 win against Crystal Palace, while Preston currently sit pointless after their opening two matches of the Championship campaign.

• Everton to win to nil at 6/4 with Tote

Beto back amongst the goals

The Everton striker found the net on 10 occasions last season and will be eager to impress at Deepdale on Wednesday night to stake his claim for a spot in the starting line up at Bournemouth on Saturday afternoon.

The Guinea-Bissau international ended last season with a flurry of goals, scoring five in his last six starts but started the Toffees’ win over the Eagles on the bench on the weekend.

• Beto to score at 21/20 with Tote

McCann card spree continues

Preston midfielder McCann has been booked in all three of his appearances so far this season, and with a tough game in the offing on Wednesday, particularly for the midfielder, one wouldn’t bet against the Northern Irishman stretching that run to four cards in successive matches.

• Ali McCann to be carded at 5/2 with Midnite (Boosted)

Preston vs Everton predicted lineups

Preston (4-2-3-1): Nicholls (GK); Valentin, Storey, Lindsay, Vukcevic; Leroy, McCann; Lang, Devine, Burgzorg; Erabi

Everton (4-2-3-1): Travers (GK); Patterson, O’Brien, Keane, Mykolenko; Hackney, Armstrong; Dibling, Alcaraz, Johnson; Beto

Preston vs Everton latest odds

Find the latest Preston vs Everton betting odds here. All odds are provided by our recommended football bookmakersand are subject to change.

• Preston – 5/1 with Tote
• Draw – 13/4 with Tote
• Everton – 1/2 with Tote

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Important historical facts about Preston vs Everton

Wednesday’s meeting will be the first between the two teams for 22 years when goals from Lee Carsley and Marcus Bent saw the Toffees into the fourth round of the League Cup. The the teams have only met twice since they were last in the same division, way back in 1961.

• Last meeting: Everton 2-0 Preston (Oct 2004, League Cup)
• Last 6 matches: Preston wins – 1; Everton wins – 3; Draws – 2.

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