Our Bristol City vs Preston Prediction: 1-1
Bristol City vs Preston in the England Championship is scheduled for an 12:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday May 3, 2025. Our analysis suggests a 1-1 stalemate, with both teams capable of scoring, reinforcing BTTS as a valuable choice.
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 – Leeds vs Bristol City
Bristol City must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 0-4 England Championship defeat against Leeds on April 28. In that match, Bristol City recorded 26% possession, attempting 3 shots on goal, with 1 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Leeds | 74% | 15 (12) | 3.07 | 63 |
Bristol City | 26% | 3 (1) | 0.07 | 20 |
Preston's Last Match – Preston vs Plymouth
Preston must win to recover from their recent 1-2 England Championship defeat against Plymouth on April 26 and regain momentum. In that match, Preston recorded 69% possession, firing 11 shots at goal, with 7 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Preston | 69% | 11 (7) | 2.45 | 78 |
Plymouth | 31% | 3 (3) | 0.84 | 25 |
Bristol City vs Preston Stats
Key Stats
| Bristol City | Preston | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.13 | Attacking Strength | 0.79 |
| 0.79 | Defence Strength | 0.92 |
| 1.5 | Points Per Game | 0.6 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 1/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 0/10 | Clean Sheets | 0/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.2 | Average Scored | 1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Bristol City are averaging 1.2 goals scored and 1.5 conceded per match, while Preston average 1.0 scored and 1.8 conceded per game.
Bristol City 12-15
Preston 10-18
What are the odds for this match?
Bristol City to win: @1.8
Draw: @3.5
Preston to win: @4.5
Lineups
Bristol City (3-4-2-1) : Max O'Leary, George Tanner, Zak Vyner, Rob Dickie, Yu Hirakawa, Joe Williams, Jason Knight, Ross McCrorie, Scott Twine, Max Bird, Nahki Wells
Preston (3-1-4-2) : David Cornell, Jordan Storey, Liam Lindsay, Lewis Gibson, Ben Whiteman, Kaine Hayden, Ryan Ledson, Robbie Brady, Andrew Hughes, Milutin Osmajic, Emil Riis