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Preston vs Stoke Prediction – Championship
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Here you find the best prediction for Preston vs Stoke for the Championship, along with match analysis and betting tips.
Read below our detailed analysis of both teams, including recent form and key statistics from their last matches to provide the best prediction for the encounter between Preston vs Stoke.
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Betting tip and prediction for this match between Preston vs Stoke
The best prediction for Preston vs Stoke in the Championship is that Stoke City will not win. The home team possesses a stronger squad and is the favourite for this encounter, which certainly bodes well for their supporters. Additionally, it is worth noting that the visitors have lost their last four away matches. Given these factors, the home team is expected to secure points in this round.
The best prediction for Preston vs Stoke
Draw nullifies bet: Preston
Match preview: Preston vs Stoke
Preston and Stoke face off at Deepdale in the 40th round of the Championship. In their last encounter in this competition on 26 November 2024, the match ended in a goalless draw (0-0). Historical encounters at this stadium favour the visiting team, who has claimed 3 wins and a draw from their last 4 meetings here. It’s noteworthy that the last time they met at this venue was on 9 March 2024, a Championship match that saw Stoke City emerge victorious with a score of 1-2. The goals for the visitors were scored by Luke McNally (87′) and Andrew Hughes (64′ own goal), while Milutin Osmajić netted for Preston (68′). The home advantage could play a significant role in this fixture, especially considering the considerable differences in team performance when at home versus away.
Team analysis: Preston
Currently in 14th position, Preston has accumulated 47 points from 10 wins, 17 draws, and 12 losses. In their last outing, they suffered a defeat at the hands of Derby County (2-0), following a home victory against Portsmouth (2-1) in the match prior. Historically, they tend to perform better at home, recording 6 wins, 8 draws, and just 1 loss in their last 30 games at Deepdale, compared to 3 wins, 5 draws, and 7 losses when playing away.
Remarkably, they have not lost any of their last 12 home games in this competition. In their home Championship fixtures, the most common half-time score has been 0-0 (8 out of 19 games). Defensively, they have struggled, conceding goals in 7 of the last 10 matches. Their recent home games often produce low-scoring outcomes, with 13 of the last 19 encounters finishing with fewer than 2.5 goals. Out of 39 matches in this competition, they have conceded the first goal 14 times and have failed to turn a match around on those occasions.
Despite a recent disappointing result against Derby, Preston North End’s strategy generally revolves around a 3-5-2 formation. Key offensive players include Milutin Osmajic and Will Keane, with build-up play often channelled through the right side, aided by the attacking qualities of defender Kaine Kesler-Hayden. Unfortunately, Josh Seary will miss the match due to injury.
Team analysis: Stoke
Stoke is currently positioned 18th on the table, having garnered 42 points from 10 wins, 12 draws, and 17 losses. In their penultimate match, they fell to Millwall (1-0) but secured a convincing 3-1 home victory over Queens Park Rangers in their most recent match. The team has been notably reliant on home advantage, recording just 2 wins, 4 draws, and 9 losses in their last 30 away matches—scoring 16 goals and conceding 26 during this period. However, at home, they have performed better with 5 wins, 7 draws, and 3 losses, netting 17 goals and conceding 16.
In the last 10 away games for the Championship, Stoke has managed only 1 win, 2 draws, and 7 losses, amassing a mere 5 points from a possible 30. Their most frequent scoreline at half-time has been 0-0 (8 out of 19 away matches). Defensively, they have struggled, allowing goals in 8 of the last 10 matches, yet their attack has shown consistency, scoring in 7 of the same fixtures. Of the 39 matches played in this competition, Stoke has conceded the first goal 18 times and has only managed to come back to win twice.
Stoke City enters this match in high spirits, following their recent 3-1 triumph over QPR, with goals from Jun-Ho Bae, Junior Tchamadeu, and Million MANHOEF. Their tactical setup favours a 4-3-3 formation, with Sam Gallagher, Jun-Ho Bae, and Million Marnhoef spearheading their attack. Key playmaker Lewis Baker is crucial for setting up offensive plays, and all players are fit for selection in this fixture.
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Draw nullifies bet: Preston
