Our Preston vs Stoke Prediction: 2-1
Preston vs Stoke in the England Championship is scheduled for an 14:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday April 5, 2025. A 2-1 victory for the hosts is our top prediction, yet given both teams’ attacking form, BTTS seems like a smart betting choice.
This Preston vs Stoke 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 be looking to bounce back after a 0-2 England Championship defeat against Derby on April 2. In that match, Preston controlled 65% of possession and managed 3 shots on goal, with 1 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Derby | 35% | 3 (2) | 0.66 | 45 |
Preston | 65% | 3 (1) | 0.29 | 36 |
Stoke's Last Match – Stoke vs QPR
Stoke will aim to maintain their momentum following a 3-1 England Championship triumph against QPR on March 29. In that match, Stoke had 46% possession and 9 attempts at goal, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Stoke | 46% | 9 (5) | 1.49 | 36 |
QPR | 54% | 6 (3) | 0.5 | 31 |
Preston vs Stoke Stats
Key Stats
| Preston | Stoke | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.83 | Attacking Strength | 0.88 |
| 0.69 | Defence Strength | 1.31 |
| 1 | Points Per Game | 1.1 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 0.8 | Average Scored | 1.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Preston are averaging 0.8 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while Stoke average 1.5 scored and 1.8 conceded per game.
Preston 8-11
Stoke 15-18
What are the odds for this match?
Preston to win: @2.35
Draw: @3.25
Stoke to win: @3
Lineups
Preston (3-5-2) : David Cornell, Jordan Storey, Lewis Gibson, Liam Lindsay, Kaine Hayden, Stefan Teitur Thordarson, Ben Whiteman, Sam Greenwood, Robbie Brady, Emil Riis, Milutin Osmajic
Stoke (4-2-3-1) : Viktor Johansson, Junior Tchamadeu, Ashley Phillips, Ben Wilmot, Eric Junior Bocat, Jordan Thompson, Wouter Burger, Million Manhoef, Lewis Baker, Bae Joon-ho, Sam Gallagher