Pundit why he’s backed Luton Town for SHOCK win against play-off candidates this weekend

Luton Town begin their new era under Nathan Jones at home to play-off candidates Preston North End, and will be desperate to secure a win to aid their battle against relegation. As things stand, the club are second from bottom with the worst goal difference in the league, and will require a minor miracle to avoid the drop.

Writing his weekly predictions piece for Sky Sports, pundit David Prutton has backed the Hatters to pull off a shock 1-0 win at odds of 10/1.

Justifying his choice, the former Sheffield Wednesday player wrote: "A new manager is in at Luton. Well, he's actually an old one! Nathan Jones will take charge of the Hatters again, having replaced the departed Graeme Jones last month. He has a big job on his hands trying to keep them up, too.

"The suspension may have come at a good time for Preston, who had suffered three defeats on the bounce. Their squad may look a little fresher, too. That being said, I will back the new/old Jones to return with a win."

The last time the two sides met back in December, the Lilywhites ran 2-1 winners in their first encounter for 13 years, with substitute Jayden Stockley's late goal earning Alex Neil's side the three points.

Elsewhere, Prutton has backed wins this weekend for the likes of Leeds United, West Bromwich Albion, and Hull City.