Preston vs Tottenham tips and predictions

FA Cup match offers big price against home glory

The visitors are a level above this Preston side.

It's generally accepted that when these sides meet they are bound to produce some goals.

The home side is not expected to be much cop but they are where you'll find the value.

Preston might have their backs to the wall in quick time. However, the hosts have got 10 wins from 18 matches while the travelling side has been patchy. They've lost 2 of their last 3 matches home and away. For a team so short in the betting, perhaps they'd be expected to have done better than this. Some previews have suggested that Tottenham just need to turn up to get the win but that might end up looking like pure rhetoric.

Preston must be prepared for half-chances against the run of play. If the hosts pull this off they will need to build on their recent performances. The hosts have had some superb spells. They have scored two or more goals in 7 of their recent 13 matches and that approach has gelled nicely at the back where they've conceded no more than once in 3 of their last 4 games.

There have been episodes when Tottenham have lacked the fundamentals to resist pressure. They have conceded two or more goals in 10 of their last 15 matches. Only those in rose-tinted glasses will believe in the upset, but it might happen.

It will be a huge surprise but the home side will take reasons to believe into the match.

If Tottenham are to justify their short price they may come out eager to maintain a clean sheet. It's not a strong view so maybe best to give it a miss but the No BTTS bet seems like it will be the best play from that market. And taking a look at the goal line, it's no more than two goals in this game considering the odds that are available. When there is such a gulf in class, games can take an unpredictable turn so all of this preview depends on how the hosts deal with a higher calibre of play.