Our Bristol City vs Preston Prediction: 1-1
Bristol City vs Preston in the England Championship is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday January 4, 2026. We expect a 1-1 result in a tightly contested match, with BTTS looking like a reliable bet given both teams’ recent scoring form.
This Bristol City vs Preston prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Bristol City's Last Match – Bristol City vs Portsmouth
Bristol City will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 5-0 England Championship victory over Portsmouth on January 1. In that match, Bristol City had 62% possession and 10 attempts at goal, with 7 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bristol City | 62% | 10 (7) | 1.25 | 43 |
 Portsmouth | 38% | 3 (2) | 0.44 | 20 |
Preston's Last Match – Preston vs Sheff Wed
Preston will look to carry forward their winning form after a 3-0 England Championship success over Sheff Wed on January 1. In that match, Preston recorded 46% possession, attempting 11 shots on goal, with 6 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Preston | 46% | 11 (6) | 1.63 | 48 |
 Sheff Wed | 54% | 2 (1) | 0.21 | 31 |
Bristol City vs Preston Stats
Key Stats
| Bristol City | Preston | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.28 | Attacking Strength | 1.2 |
| 0.69 | Defence Strength | 0.78 |
| 1.6 | Points Per Game | 1.4 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.6 | Average Scored | 1.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Bristol City are averaging 1.6 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per match, while Preston average 1.4 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.
Bristol City 16-9
Preston 14-11
What are the odds for this match?
Bristol City to win: @1.85
Draw: @3.4
Preston to win: @4.333
Over 2.5 Goals: @2
Lineups
Bristol City (3-4-2-1) : Max O'Leary, Zak Vyner, Rob Dickie, Robert Atkinson, Ross McCrorie, Adam Randell, Jason Knight, Neto Borges, Scott Twine, Anis Mehmeti, Sinclair Armstrong
Preston (3-1-4-2) : Daniel Iversen, Odel Offiah, Jordan Storey, Andrew Hughes, Brad Potts, Ben Whiteman, Jordan Thompson, Jamal Lewis, Alfie Devine, Milutin Osmajic, Lewis Dobbin