Our Bristol City vs Stoke Prediction: 1-1
Bristol City vs Stoke in the England Championship is scheduled for an 11:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday May 2, 2026. We predict a tightly contested 1-1 draw, with both teams getting on the scoresheet, making BTTS a strong betting option.
This Bristol City 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
Bristol City's Last Match – QPR vs Bristol City
Bristol City must win as they look to rediscover their winning form following a 0-0 England Championship draw against QPR on April 11. In that match, Bristol City had 55% possession and 5 attempts at goal, with 6 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 QPR | 45% | 3 (2) | 0.91 | 50 |
 Bristol City | 55% | 5 (6) | 0.87 | 21 |
Stoke's Last Match – Stoke vs Blackburn
Stoke will be hoping to return to winning ways after a 1-1 England Championship draw with Blackburn on April 11. In that match, Stoke controlled 59% of possession and managed 8 shots on goal, with 1 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Stoke | 59% | 8 (1) | 1.83 | 51 |
 Blackburn | 41% | 7 (3) | 0.54 | 45 |
Bristol City vs Stoke Stats
Key Stats
| Bristol City | Stoke | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.93 | Attacking Strength | 0.52 |
| 1.22 | Defence Strength | 0.86 |
| 1.1 | Points Per Game | 1.2 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 0.7 | Average Scored | 1.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Bristol City are averaging 0.7 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while Stoke average 1.5 scored and 1.7 conceded per game.