Everton enter the Carabao Cup second-round tie at Deepdale as clear favorites due to their Premier League status and greater squad depth against a Championship opponent. The draw, confirmed in mid-August, pits Preston—who advanced from round one via penalties after hosting Huddersfield at Goodison Park—against a higher-league side with historical dominance in prior meetings. Everton’s injury concerns, including Branthwaite’s hamstring absence, introduce some uncertainty, yet their overall quality and recent form sustain the 64.5% implied win probability. Preston’s home advantage and clean injury list offer realistic upset potential reflected in the 13% price, while the 19.5% draw odds account for the single-leg format where extra time or penalties could decide progression.