Stoke City and Preston take on each other at Bet365 Stadium in what looks set to be a tactical Championship encounter, with 1-1 our predicted outcome. The Potters are inconsistent this season, with 1.2 PPG overall and home form slightly better at 1.8 PPG. They score 2.2 goals per home game and concede 1.0, showing some solidity at the Bet365 Stadium. However, BTTS only occurs in 60% of home games, so clean sheets are possible. Junior Tchamadeu’s return from suspension strengthens their defence, which may limit Preston’s attacking threat.
Preston have been in a promising form, averaging 1.7 PPG and excelling away (2.2 PPG). The Lilywhites score 1.8 goals on the road while conceding 1.0, demonstrating efficiency in attack and reasonable defensive balance. BTTS happens in 80% of away games, reflecting their willingness to push forward. There are no fresh injury worries in the visiting team
Historically, these matches rarely see heavy scoring, with 71% of them featuring Under 2.5 goals. Therefore, this is our main betting pick for this matchup, with additional value on Half-Time Draw and Draw.
This Championship match will be played on Friday 26 December 2025 at 15:00.
What is our Stoke City vs Preston prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Stoke City 1 - 1 Preston
Stoke City vs Preston Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 1-1
- Both Teams To Score (BTTS): Yes
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals
- Goalscorer: Robert Bozenik @ 175 Odds
- To be booked: Liam Lindsay @ 150 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 4.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
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View OfferStoke City Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lllwl | 1.20 |
| Home | wlwlw | 1.80 |
| Away | wllll | 0.60 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 60% | 20% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.80 | 3.20 | 2.40 |
| Scored | 1.50 | 2.20 | 0.80 |
| Conceded | 1.30 | 1.00 | 1.60 |
| BTTS | 40% | 60% | 20% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Failed to Score | 40% | 20% | 60% |
| Expected Goals | 1.24 | 1.41 | 1.06 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.41 | 1.37 | 1.44 |
Preston Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wddwd | 1.70 |
| Home | wlddd | 1.20 |
| Away | wddww | 2.20 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 20% | 60% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.60 | 2.40 | 2.80 |
| Scored | 1.50 | 1.20 | 1.80 |
| Conceded | 1.10 | 1.20 | 1.00 |
| BTTS | 90% | 100% | 80% |
| Clean Sheets | 10% | 0% | 20% |
| Failed to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.25 | 1.42 | 1.08 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.63 | 1.52 | 1.73 |
Stoke City vs Preston Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
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