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Preston North End will be looking to pick up their first Championship points of the season when they welcome Bristol City to Deepdale on Tuesday evening.
Paul Heckingbottom's side have lost all three of their league matches so far, while Bristol have taken four points from their opening three fixtures.
The Robins should nevertheless travel with a little more confidence after beating Portsmouth last time out, setting up an evenly matched contest between two teams still trying to find some consistency.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Preston vs. Bristol key stats
- Preston and Bristol have drawn 14 of their 32 previous meetings.
- Bristol have won only two of their last nine competitive matches, stretching back into last season.
- Preston are unbeaten in the last three meetings between the two sides.
- Neither Preston nor Bristol has kept a clean sheet in their respective three league matches this season.
- Preston have scored only three goals across their five competitive matches this season.
Preston vs. Bristol preview: PNE seeking first points of the campaign
Preston vs. Bristol — Tale of the Tape
| Preston | vs | Bristol |
|---|---|---|
| 23rd | Position | 13th |
| 0 | Points | 4 |
| 2 | Goals For | 4 |
| 6 | Goals Against | 5 |
| 0 | Clean Sheets | 0 |
| 23rd | Home / Away Rank | 12th |
Preston have had a difficult start to the Championship season, losing 2-1 away to Bolton Wanderers before suffering another defeat against Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Heckingbottom's team then went down 4-0 at home to Everton in the League Cup, leaving them with four defeats and one draw in regulation time from their five competitive matches this term.
Goals have been another problem, with Jusef Erabi and Jordan Thompson scoring one each in Preston's opening two league games.
Deepdale gives Preston a chance to put that poor run behind them, although the Lancashire club are winless there in regulation time in their last six matches, dating back to their victory over Stoke City in March.
Bristol have already experienced a defeat and a draw in their opening two Championship games, losing 2-0 to Millwall before sharing four goals with Birmingham City in a 2-2 draw.
Michael Skubala's side then recorded their first league victory of the season on Saturday, beating Portsmouth 2-1 at home.
That result should give the Robins some encouragement ahead of their trip north, although their away record remains a concern, with only one victory from their last eight competitive matches on the road.
Bristol have also been eliminated from the EFL Cup following their 1-0 defeat at home against Walsall on August 6.
Preston vs. Bristol form guide & betting tips
| Preston | vs | Bristol |
|---|---|---|
L
L
L
|
Form |
L
D
W
|
| 0 | Points | 4 |
| 23rd | Form Table | 13th |
| 2 | Goals For | 4 |
| 6 | Goals Against | 5 |
W
L
L
L
L
|
Form (All Comps) |
L
L
D
W
|
Whispers predicts: Preston 1-1 Bristol
Neither side has done enough in the opening weeks to make the result market particularly easy to call, so the draw at 9/4 (3.25) stands out as an interesting option in what could be a tight game.
Preston's home advantage may also help them avoid another defeat, making Preston or draw at 4/10 (1.40) another selection for those looking for a safer option.
The under 2.5 goals market at 9/10 (1.90) also appeals, with Preston scoring only twice in their opening two league games and four of the last six meetings between these teams producing two goals or fewer.
There is still enough attacking quality on both sides to make BTTS – Yes at 18/25 (1.72) tempting, particularly if Preston can make more of their chances at home.
A 1-1 draw at 11/2 (6.50) looks the most likely correct score, with neither team giving enough evidence so far to suggest that they will pull clear of the other.
> Preston North End or draw at 4/10 (1.40) | Likelihood: Probable
> BTTS – Yes at 18/25 (1.72) | Likelihood: Possible
> Under 2.5 goals at 9/10 (1.90) | Likelihood: Possible
> Draw at 9/4 (3.25) | Likelihood: Strong value
> Correct score – Preston 1-1 Bristol at 11/2 (6.50) | Likelihood: Outsider