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by Matthew Newman in Championship Predictions
Preston North End will welcome Stoke to Deepdale this weekend for a Championship match. The Lilywhites are 14th and The Potters are 18th ahead of our prediction.
It's been a rough season for Preston, though the worst of their play has come on the road. That was apparent once more on Wednesday night when they lost at Derby. Home has been a happier hunting ground for them, losing just twice at Deepdale all season.
They have been held to 10 draws at home though, more than any other team in the division. Only Blackpool and Fleetwood in the top four leagues have more. A loss at home to Aston Villa in the FA Cup ended a 15-game unbeaten run at home in all competitions.
Stoke have been similar with their better form coming at home. They have struggled on the road since winning at Hull on February 1, the team with the fewest home wins in the division.
That is their only success in their last 13 on the road in all competitions, though they have drawn at Burnley and West Brom so are capable enough on their day.
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The Best Betting Odds for Preston North End v Stoke Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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2.3 | 3.25 | 3.1 |
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2.5 | 3.1 | 3 |
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2.5 | 3.1 | 3 |
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2.5 | 3.05 | 3.08 |
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2.5 | 3.05 | 3.08 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Preston North End and Stoke?
Our prediction for the Preston North End vs Stoke match is: draw.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 05/04/2025 between Preston North End and Stoke in Championship :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 47.89% for a win of Preston North End against Stoke with odds of 2.55 at Betobet.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Preston North End vs Stoke is 26.93% with odds of 3.25 at Bet365.
- Our prediction model gives a 25.17% chance ⭐ for a win of Stoke vs Preston North End with odds of 3.24 at Betwinner.
Preston North End - Stoke Prediction and Best Odds:
| Preston North End Stoke Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Preston North End wins | 47.89% | 2.55 at Betobet |
| Over 2.5 goals | 52.8% | 2.44 at Betobet |
| Both Team To Score | 47.92% | 2 at Bet365 |
| Half-time: Draw / Full-time: Preston North End | 29.2% | 5.5 at Bet365 |
Preston North End vs Stoke Form
Preston North End and Stoke's standings in the Championship
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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17
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50 | 45 | 12 | 14 | 19 | -17 |
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18
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49 | 44 | 10 | 19 | 15 | -10 |
Preston North End and Stoke Last Matches
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
2 Apr 2025 - Championship
30 Mar 2025 - FA Cup
15 Mar 2025 - Championship
11 Mar 2025 - Championship
8 Mar 2025 - Championship
4 Mar 2025 - Championship
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
30 Mar 2025 - FA Cup
15 Mar 2025 - Championship
4 Mar 2025 - Championship
1 Mar 2025 - FA Cup
18 Feb 2025 - Championship
15 Feb 2025 - Championship
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
2 Apr 2025 - Championship
11 Mar 2025 - Championship
8 Mar 2025 - Championship
22 Feb 2025 - Championship
11 Feb 2025 - Championship
31 Jan 2025 - Championship
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
29 Mar 2025 - Championship
15 Mar 2025 - Championship
12 Mar 2025 - Championship
8 Mar 2025 - Championship
1 Mar 2025 - Championship
25 Feb 2025 - Championship
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
29 Mar 2025 - Championship
12 Mar 2025 - Championship
1 Mar 2025 - Championship
25 Feb 2025 - Championship
15 Feb 2025 - Championship
8 Feb 2025 - FA Cup
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
5/6 (83%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
15 Mar 2025 - Championship
8 Mar 2025 - Championship
22 Feb 2025 - Championship
12 Feb 2025 - Championship
1 Feb 2025 - Championship
22 Jan 2025 - Championship
Preston North End vs Stoke Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
50 %
25 %
25 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
26 Nov 2024 - Championship
9 Mar 2024 - Championship
2 Sep 2023 - Championship
3 Jan 2022 - Championship
Players list
D. Cornell
DefenderJ. Storey
L. Gibson
L. Lindsay
K. Hayden
MidfielderB. Whiteman
R. Brady
M. Osmajic
ForwardR. Ledson
W. Keane
M. Frokjaer-Jensen
V. Johansson
DefenderJ. Tchamadeu
A. Phillips
B. Wilmot
E. Bocat
MidfielderJ. Thompson
B. Pearson
L. Baker
A. Al-Hamadi
ForwardL. Gooch
L. Koumas
Substitutes
L. Stowell
DefenderJ. Meghoma
P. Bauer
R. Porteous
MidfielderR. Ledson
M. Frokjaer-Jensen
T. Mawene
ForwardC. Evans
W. Keane
J. Bonham
DefenderB. Gibson
MidfielderL. Gooch
T. Seko
M. Lawal
L. Koumas
B. Pearson
A. Moran
ForwardA. Al-Hamadi
Most goals and assists
Preston North End
Stoke
M. Osmajic
(11 Goals)
L. Baker
(7 Goals)
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M. Manhoef
(7 Goals)
M. Frokjaer-Jensen
(5 Assists)
A. Moran
(6 Assists)
Preston North End - Stoke Key Points
- These teams drew 0-0 at Stoke at the end of November.
- Preston have drawn 53% of their home league games.
- Stoke have drawn seven of their last 17 in all competitions after 90 minutes.
- Although Stoke have just four away draws in the league, a stoppage-time goal has cost them a draw in their last two away games.
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Our Preston North End vs Stoke Prediction
These two teams played out a goalless draw back at the end of November and it could be a stalemate for them again. Preston are in late-season limbo with a miracle needed to reach the playoffs or be relegated, though the latter is still a genuine concern for Stoke, just two points above the drop.
Stoke have more to play for at this stage than Preston, but their hosts can prove stubborn to break down. Our Preston North End vs Stoke prediction is for a draw.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Preston North End Stoke
| Preston North End vs Stoke | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preston North End wins | 2.3 | 2.3 | 0% |
| Draw | 3.4 | 3.25 | -4.4% |
| Stoke wins | 3 | 3.1 | +3.3% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- Preston North End is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have not changed since opening
- The probability of this result was 43.5% and is now 43.5% (0.0%)
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