Stoke City FC vs Preston North End FC

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2.89 goals a match · 28% draws · 144 matches

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Prediction

Stoke City FC are the favourites at 52% and will most likely win by a single goal. A moderate number of goals is expected: 2.54 a match, and the chance of both teams scoring is 51%.

Championship: Stoke City FC host Preston North End FC at Bet365 Stadium in Stoke on Trent on Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 08:30.

Stoke City FC sit in the middle of the table (9th), while Preston North End FC are at the bottom of the table (24th). Stoke City FC are in excellent form with 4 wins from their last 6 matches, while Preston North End FC are in a slump with 4 defeats in their last 6 matches.

Stoke City FC have won 3 of their last 5 at home, while Preston North End FC have not won in their last 4 away from home.

Both sides come into the match after a long break: Stoke City FC 18 days without a match, Preston North End FC 21 days.

The head-to-head record favours Preston North End FC: 4 wins in the last 10 meetings against 2 for Stoke City FC, with 4 draws. Their last meeting, on 20 March 2026, ended Preston North End FC 3:1 Stoke City FC.