What is our Stoke City vs Preston prediction?
Stoke City
2 - 0
Preston
Our prediction for this match: Stoke City 2 - 0 Preston
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Following a goalless draw with Bristol City, Stoke City will be eager to get back to winning ways and extend their impressive run of just one defeat in nine league matches. The Potters registered 1.05 xG at the weekend and have been particularly solid at home, winning three of their last five matches at the bet365 Stadium. Lamine Cisse picked up an injury and could be sorely missed, but George Hirst is ready to step up if required.
Preston, meanwhile, do not seem to be at their sharpest, having gone seven games without a victory after drawing 1-1 with West Brom. The Lilywhites created 2.16 xG in that match, suggesting their attacking play is improving, but they need to become more clinical. Injuries remain a concern, with Carroll, Clarke, Gibbs, Lindsay and McCann all struggling with fitness issues. Preston have also conceded an average of 2.60 goals per away game, a worrying statistic ahead of this trip.
Taking everything into account, Stoke City to Win stands out given their stronger form and Preston’s winless away record. Under 3.5 goals is another option, as only five of the last 16 H2H meetings produced more than two goals.
This Championship match will be played on Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 12:30 in Bet365 Stadium, Stoke on Trent.
- Competition
- Championship
- Kick-off
- Sat 31 Oct, 12:30UK time
- Venue
- Bet365 StadiumStoke on Trent
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View OfferStoke City vs Preston Line-ups
| No. | Player | Pos. |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  V. Johansson | GK |
| 16 |  B. Wilmot | DF |
| 5 |  L. Graham | DF |
| 2 |  B. Johnson | MF |
| 27 |  D. Soumare | MF |
| 8 |  E. Galbraith | MF |
| 21 |  L. Bombino | MF |
| 7 |  J. McGlynn | FW |
| 11 |  L. Cisse | FW |
| 13 |  J. Devenny | FW |
| 18 |  B. Lawal | |
 CoachM. Robins |
| No. | Player | Pos. |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  D. Iversen | GK |
| 14 |  J. Storey | DF |
| 16 |  A. Hughes | DF |
| 24 |  O. Offiah | DF |
| 27 |  L. Leroy | MF |
| 3 |  A. Vukcevic | MF |
| 15 |  J. Thompson | MF |
| 17 |  S. Mills | MF |
| 7 |  A. Devine | FW |
| 10 |  C. Lang | FW |
| 38 |  J. Kenny | FW |
 CoachP. Heckingbottom |
Stoke City vs Preston Injuries and Suspensions
| Player | Reason | Status |
|---|---|---|
 A. Ampah | Knee Injury | Out |
 E. Bocat | Injury | Out |
 A. Cresswell | Knee Injury | Out |
 S. Gallagher | Injury | Out |
 S. Ingelsson | Muscle Injury | Out |
| Player | Reason | Status |
|---|---|---|
 T. Carroll | Ankle Injury | Out |
 H. Clarke | Knee Injury | Out |
 L. Gibbs | Muscle Injury | Out |
 L. Gibson | Inactive | Out |
 L. Lindsay | Injury | Out |
 A. McCann | Hamstring Injury | Out |
Stoke City Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | lwwdwwwlwd | 2.00 |
| Home | wwwld | 2.00 |
| Away | ldwww | 2.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 60% | 60% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.70 | 2.60 | 2.80 |
| Scored | 1.60 | 1.80 | 1.40 |
| Conceded | 1.10 | 0.80 | 1.40 |
| BTTS | 60% | 40% | 80% |
| Clean Sheets | 40% | 60% | 20% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 20% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.26 | 1.18 | 1.34 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.71 | 1.40 | 2.01 |
Preston Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | llwlldllld | 0.50 |
| Home | lwlld | 0.80 |
| Away | lldll | 0.20 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 10% | 20% | 0% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.80 | 2.20 | 3.40 |
| Scored | 0.80 | 0.80 | 0.80 |
| Conceded | 2.00 | 1.40 | 2.60 |
| BTTS | 60% | 60% | 60% |
| Clean Sheets | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Expected Goals | 1.33 | 1.44 | 1.21 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.76 | 1.44 | 2.07 |
Stoke City vs Preston Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Stoke City (19%)
16 Matches
Preston (44%)
Stoke City vs Preston Past Results
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