Our Stoke vs Preston Prediction: 1-1
Stoke vs Preston in the England Championship is scheduled for an 15:00 GMT kick-off on Friday December 26, 2025. Our analysis suggests a 1-1 stalemate, with both teams capable of scoring, reinforcing BTTS as a valuable choice.
This Stoke 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
Stoke's Last Match – Watford vs Stoke
Stoke will hope to recover from their recent 0-1 England Championship setback against Watford on December 20. In that match, Stoke saw 59% of the ball and created 3 goal attempts, with 1 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Watford | 41% | 7 (4) | 1.05 | 42 |
 Stoke | 59% | 3 (1) | 0.21 | 51 |
Preston's Last Match – Preston vs Norwich
Preston must win as they look to rediscover their winning form following a 1-1 England Championship draw against Norwich on December 20. In that match, Preston recorded 46% possession, firing 8 shots at goal, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Preston | 46% | 8 (5) | 1.08 | 69 |
 Norwich | 54% | 1 (2) | 0.4 | 43 |
Stoke vs Preston Stats
Key Stats
| Stoke | Preston | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.18 | Attacking Strength | 1.16 |
| 0.66 | Defence Strength | 0.76 |
| 1.2 | Points Per Game | 1.7 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 0/10 | DRAW | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 9/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.5 | Average Scored | 1.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Stoke are averaging 1.5 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Preston average 1.5 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.
Stoke 15-13
Preston 15-11
What are the odds for this match?
Stoke to win: @2.1
Draw: @3.25
Preston to win: @3.4
Lineups
Stoke (4-2-3-1) : Viktor Johansson, Bosun Lawal, Ashley Phillips, Ben Wilmot, Aaron Cresswell, Tatsuki Seko, Ben Pearson, Million Manhoef, Bae Joon-ho, Sorba Thomas, Divin Mubama
Preston (3-5-2) : Daniel Iversen, Odel Offiah, Jordan Storey, Andrew Hughes, Pol Valentín, Ali McCann, Ben Whiteman, Harrison Armstrong, Thierry Small, Michael Smith, Daniel Jebbison
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