Preston North End host Bournemouth at the Deepdale Stadium in the EFL Championship on Saturday, looking to end their winless run.The Lilywhites have lost once and drawn twice in their last three league games, and sit in 12th position with 47 points from 35 games.Bournemouth are flying high at the moment, coming into the game on the back of four consecutive wins to sit just nine points behind leaders Fulham with two games in hand.Following a period of slump, the Cherries are back in their stride and on this form, look well set to secure a direct promotion to the Premier League.Preston North End vs Bournemouth Head-To-HeadThere have been 32 previous clashes between the sides, with Bournemouth winning 14 times and losing to Preston on 12 occasions.The Cherries last won the fixture in May 2012, although they did beat Preston on penalties in a League Cup game in 2015.The November reverse between the sides ended 2-1 in favor of the Lilywhites.Preston North End FC@pnefc Ahead of Saturday's game against AFC Bournemouth, Ryan Lowe provided an update on the fitness of a quartet of PNE players.Watch the manager's full pre-match interview. #pnefc12:30 PM · Mar 4, 2022471💬 Ahead of Saturday's game against AFC Bournemouth, Ryan Lowe provided an update on the fitness of a quartet of PNE players.Watch the manager's full pre-match interview. 👇#pnefcPreston North End Form Guide (all competitions): D-W-L-D-DBournemouth Form Guide (all competitions): W-L-W-W-WPreston North End vs Bournemouth Team NewsPreston North EndPatrick Bauer remains absent for the Lilywhites with a hip injury while Liam Lindsay is suspended after getting sent off in the draw against Coventry.Tom Barkhuizen and Greg Cunningham are still out but Josh Murphy and Sean Maguire could return from injuries.Injured: Patrick Bauer, Tom Barkhuizen, Greg CunninghamSuspended: Liam LindsayUnavailable: NoneAFC Bournemouth 🍒@afcbournemouthPositive news, #afcb fans 8:20 AM · Mar 3, 20221607Positive news, #afcb fans 😁BournemouthJaidon Anthony and Ryan Christie have returned to training from injuries but will be assessed ahead of the clash.Nat Phillips is available after missing their win over Stoke City through illness and could slot right back into the XI.Injured: NoneSuspended: NoneUnavailable: NonePreston North End vs Bournemouth Predicted XIPreston North End (3-4-1-2): Daniel Iversen; Andrew Hughes, Bambo Diaby, Sepp van den Berg; Brad Potts, Alan Browne, Ben Whiteman, Josh Earl; Daniel Johnson; Cameron Archer, Emil Riis.Bournemouth (4-3-3): Mark Travers; Adam Smith, Nathaniel Phillips, Lloyd Kelly, Jordan Zemura; Philip Billing, Steve Cook, Todd Cantwell; Jamal Lowe, Dominic Solanke, Siriki Dembele.Preston North End vs Bournemouth PredictionThe Cherries have hit the throttle after a period of slump and, following four consecutive wins, have strengthened their chances of a direct promotion.Preston, by comparison, have blown hot and cold, and don't seem likely to get anything from the game.Prediction: Preston North End 1-2 Bournemouth