Bristol City vs Preston Prediction – Championship

Check out the best guesses for Bristol City vs Preston. Here you find the best guess of Bristol City vs Preston for the Championship, in addition to the match analysis and betting tips. Read below our detailed analysis of both teams, including the recent record and the main statistics of the last games to offer the best guess for this match between Bristol City vs Preston.

Bristol City 03 May 2025 – 11::30 Championship 2024/2025 NORMAL EXPENSE – ROUND 46 Preston

Bet suggestion: The most likely prediction for this challenge will be the occurrence of some goals. Admittedly, a match with a trend leaning towards the home side is expected; however, both clubs have a tendency to provide very entertaining matches, where the attacks often outshine the defences. Therefore, a fiercely contested clash is anticipated, with goal-scoring opportunities likely to emerge near both nets.

The best prediction for Bristol City vs Preston in the Championship is over 2.0 Asian goals. This match is expected to witness several goals, considering both teams’ attacking prowess against relatively vulnerable defences. Bristol City, despite their recent losses, tends to score in their home games, while Preston’s attack has been fairly consistent. The combination of these factors suggests that goals will be on the cards.

Match preview: Championship

Bristol City and Preston play at Ashton Gate Stadium in the 46th round of the Championship. In the last confrontation between these teams in this competition, on 02‑11‑2024, Bristol City won away by (1‑3). The history of direct confrontations played at this stadium favours the home team, which, in the last 5 matches, won 2 and drew 3. However, in the last match at this stadium in the Championship, on 05‑08-2023, the match ended in a draw by (1‑1). The goals of that match were scored by Sam Bell (47′) for Bristol City and Will Keane (86′) for Preston. Special attention to the home/away condition is required, as both teams have significantly different results in their home games and away fixtures.

Team analysis: Bristol City

The home team currently occupies 5th place, having accrued 67 points from 17 wins, 16 draws, and 12 losses. In their penultimate match, they suffered a defeat away to Luton Town (3‑1). In their most recent fixture, they were beaten away by Leeds United (4‑0). Bristol City is considerably stronger when playing on home soil, as evidenced by their last 30 matches where they recorded 1 victory, 7 draws, and 7 losses as visitors, scoring 12 goals while conceding 24. In contrast, their home record boasts 11 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses, with 26 goals scored and just 11 conceded.

In their last 10 home matches in the Championship, Bristol City has secured 8 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss, earning 25 points from a possible 30. Notably, the most frequent score at half-time in their home matches has been 0-0, occurring in 9 of their 22 games. While their defensive solidity has been questionable, conceding at least one goal in each of the last 10 matches, their attack has been productive, scoring in 8 of those 10 games. In 45 matches across this competition, they have conceded the first goal 22 times and have only managed to turn the score around on 3 occasions.

Bristol City enters this match following a heavy 4-0 defeat at the hands of Leeds United. Under the management of Liam Manning, they employ a 3-4-3 tactical setup, characterised by dynamic and fluid football, with a strong emphasis on exploiting the flanks. In attack, Anis Mehmeti, George Earthy, and Nahki Wells are expected to pose significant threats to the opposition’s goal, combining speed with technique to disarrange the defensive line. However, Bristol City will be without Ayman Benarous, Luke McNally, Mark Sykes, and Cameron Pring due to injuries.

Team analysis: Preston

The visiting team currently sits in 20th position, having amassed 49 points from 10 wins, 19 draws, and 16 losses. In their last match, they suffered a 1-2 defeat at home to Plymouth Argyle, following a previous away loss to Hull City (2-1). Preston tend to perform better at home; their last 30 games show 3 wins, 4 draws, and 8 losses when playing away, compared to 5 wins, 7 draws, and 3 losses on their home turf.

In their last 10 away games in the Championship, Preston has managed 2 wins, 2 draws, and 6 losses, earning just 8 points from a possible 30. Their defensive stability has been lacking, as they have conceded at least one goal in each of their last 10 matches, although they have managed to score in 8 of those fixtures. Notably, in 45 games in this competition, they have never managed to overturn the scoreline in the 16 matches where they conceded first.

Preston North End comes into this match following a disappointing 1-2 loss to Plymouth. The team’s only goal was scored by Emil Riis. The visiting side typically lines up in a traditional 3-5-2 formation, with Milutin Osmajic and Emil Riis taking up the forward positions. Offensively, they often exploit the right side, leveraging the depth provided by defender Kaine Kesler-Hayden. They will be missing Mads Frökjaer-Jonsen, Ali McCann, Duane Holmes, and Jack Whatmough, all of whom are dealing with physical issues.

The best prediction for Bristol City vs Preston in the Championship is over 2.0 Asian goals.