Our Preston vs Bristol City Prediction: 1-1
Preston vs Bristol City in the England Championship is scheduled for an 14:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday September 27, 2025. 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 Preston vs Bristol City 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
Preston's Last Match – Derby vs Preston
Preston will look to carry forward their winning form after a 1-0 England Championship success over Derby on September 20. In that match, Preston controlled 52% of possession and managed 7 shots on goal, with 6 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Derby | 48% | 6 (3) | 0.3 | 39 |
 Preston | 52% | 7 (6) | 0.79 | 33 |
Bristol City's Last Match – Bristol City vs Oxford Utd
After suffering a 1-3 England Championship loss to Oxford Utd, Bristol City must win to get back on track. In that match, Bristol City recorded 58% possession, attempting 8 shots on goal, with 3 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bristol City | 58% | 8 (3) | 1.17 | 41 |
 Oxford Utd | 42% | 10 (5) | 1.51 | 27 |
Preston vs Bristol City Stats
Key Stats
| Preston | Bristol City | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.96 | Attacking Strength | 1.16 |
| 1.07 | Defence Strength | 1.11 |
| 1.5 | Points Per Game | 2 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1 | Average Scored | 2.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Preston are averaging 1.0 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, while Bristol City average 2.1 scored and 0.9 conceded per game.
Preston 10-10
Bristol City 21-9
What are the odds for this match?
Preston to win: @2.55
Draw: @3.3
Bristol City to win: @2.7
Lineups
Preston (3-1-4-2) : Daniel Iversen, Jordan Storey, Lewis Gibson, Andrew Hughes, Ben Whiteman, Pol Valentín, Ali McCann, Alfie Devine, Thierry Small, Milutin Osmajic, Lewis Dobbin
Bristol City (3-4-2-1) : Radek Vitek, Zak Vyner, Rob Dickie, Robert Atkinson, Mark Sykes, Jason Knight, Adam Randell, Ross McCrorie, Scott Twine, Anis Mehmeti, Emil Riis