Stoke City vs Preston North End: predictions, H2H and market odds

Stoke City have won 6, drawn 1 and lost 3 of their last 10 matches, averaging 1.7 goals scored and 1.4 conceded (1.20 expected goals for, 1.55 against). Stoke City still play Bristol City on 24 October before this match, so their figures here will update once that result is in. Preston North End have won 1, drawn 1 and lost 8 of their last 10 matches, averaging 0.8 goals scored and 2.2 conceded (0.87 expected goals for, 1.37 against). Preston North End still play West Bromwich Albion on 24 October before this match, so their figures here will update once that result is in.

Both teams scored in 70% of Stoke City's recent matches and 60% of Preston North End's; 70% and 70% went over 2.5 goals. Both sides have been playing open matches. In their last 10 meetings Stoke City won 2, Preston North End won 4 and 4 ended level. The most recent, on 20 Mar 2026, finished Preston North End 3–1 Stoke City.