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Stoke - Preston
England Championship - bet365 Stadium
Prediction 1
Stoke to Win
29/25 (2.16)
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Prediction 2
Over 2.5 Goals
6/5 (2.2)
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* Betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change
Stoke and Preston lock horns at the bet365 Stadium in the Championship on Monday, January 2nd. Stoke can close to within a point of Preston with a win against North End this week. Read our free predictions and find the latest odds for the fixture below in our detailed match preview.
Today's Betting Tips for Stoke vs Preston
Preston have limped to three successive defeats in the Championship ahead of their trip to play Stoke on Monday afternoon. Read our top predictions for this week’s fixture below.
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Stoke to Win
Stoke lost narrowly to leaders Burnley (0-1) in their last assignment in a game of few chances, though Alex Neil’s Potters were unbeaten in three games before that and they could bounce back at the first time of asking against an out-of-form Preston side on Monday. North End have lost each of their last three matches in the Championship and with their form slumping, Stoke will feel they are meeting them at a good time. With that in mind, we recommend siding with City in this one.
Over 2.5 Goals
Stoke’s fixtures since the campaign’s restart have been high-octane in the main and three of their last four games in the Championship have featured at least three goals. We expect Alex Neil to send his troops out to attack on Monday against a Preston side in the grip of a slump and an open contest at the bet365 Stadium could ensue as a consequence. Over 2.5 goals rattled the net when the teams last met at that venue and we’re tipping history to repeat itself this week.
Top Betting Odds and Stats for Stoke vs Preston
View our selection of the best stats for Monday’s clash below alongside a tool to help you choose the most lucrative odds.
Head to Head
15/10/22
England Championship CHA
Preston
Stoke
0
2
03/01/22
England Championship CHA
Stoke
Preston
1
2
28/09/21
England Championship CHA
Preston
Stoke
1
1
17/04/21
England Championship CHA
Stoke
Preston
0
0
26/09/20
England Championship CHA
Preston
Stoke
0
1
Last Five - Stoke
18/03/23
England Championship CHA
Norwich
Stoke
0
0
D
14/03/23
England Championship CHA
Middlesbrough
Stoke
1
1
D
10/03/23
England Championship CHA
Blackburn
Stoke
2
3
W
04/03/23
England Championship CHA
Sunderland
Stoke
1
5
W
28/02/23
England FA Cup FA Cup
Brighton
Stoke
1
0
L
Last Five - Preston
18/03/23
England Championship CHA
Middlesbrough
Preston
4
0
L
14/03/23
England Championship CHA
Rotherham
Preston
1
2
W
11/03/23
England Championship CHA
Cardiff
Preston
0
2
W
04/03/23
England Championship CHA
Watford
Preston
0
0
D
28/02/23
England Championship CHA
Coventry
Preston
0
0
D
Let's take a closer look at the latest markets and odds ahead of Monday’s skirmish between Stoke and Preston.
Stoke odds: 29/25 (2.16) – 46.3%
Draw odds: 47/20 (3.35) – 29.9%
Preston odds: 12/5 (3.4) – 29.4%
The bookies think Stoke have what it takes to beat Preston this week and they have also priced the Potters at 13/10 (2.3) – 43.5% to net over 1.5 times against ailing North End. The bookmakers also reckon the second half will see more goals than the first at the bet365 Stadium at 109/100 (2.09) – 47.8%.
Stoke vs Preston Team News & Injuries
Read all of the latest injury updates and team news for Monday’s Championship tussle between Norwich and Watford below.
Stoke
Stoke will be without Sam Clucas in midfield on Monday, though Josh Laurent is back in contention having completed his comeback from injury off the bench against Burnley last time out. The Potters are still down in 17th spot, though their performances are on the up and they should climb the standing soon.
Predicted Lineup for Stoke: Bonham – Souttar, Jagielka, Fox – Brown, Baker, Thompson, Smallbone, Tymon – Delap, Campbell
Preston
Robert Brady is still out with a muscle worry for Preston, while attacker and fellow Republic of Ireland international Troy Parrott has a hamstring complaint and won't be available on Monday. Preston dropped down to 15th position following their latest defeat at West Brom (2-0) on Thursday.
Predicted Lineup for Preston: Woodman – Storey, Lindsay, Cunningham – Potts, Whiteman, Ledson, Fernandez – Johnson, Woodburn – Evans
Player to Watch – Jordan Thompson
Stoke’s 0-1 loss at home to Burnley during the week was frustrating, though Jordan Thompson put in a decent shift in midfield and the 25-year-old anchorman should draw confidence from a strong performance against the league leaders. The Northern Ireland international is a midfield mainstay for the Potters and he could be key to their success against Preston on Monday.
Starting Lineups
Official lineups are usually released approximately one hour before kick-off.
Stoke
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Championship Standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | +/- | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Burnley | 37 | 24 | 11 | 2 | 45 | 83 |
| 2 |  Sheff Utd | 37 | 21 | 7 | 9 | 25 | 70 |
| 3 |  Middlesbrough | 38 | 20 | 7 | 11 | 27 | 67 |
| 4 |  Luton | 38 | 17 | 13 | 8 | 11 | 64 |
| 5 |  Blackburn | 37 | 19 | 4 | 14 | 1 | 61 |
| 6 |  Millwall | 38 | 17 | 9 | 12 | 8 | 60 |
| 7 |  Norwich | 38 | 16 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 57 |
| 8 |  Coventry | 38 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 57 |
| 9 |  West Brom | 37 | 15 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 55 |
| 10 |  Watford | 38 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 5 | 55 |
| 11 |  Sunderland | 38 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 7 | 53 |
| 12 | Preston | 38 | 14 | 11 | 13 | -9 | 53 |
| 13 | Stoke | 38 | 13 | 9 | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| 14 |  Bristol City | 38 | 12 | 12 | 14 | -1 | 48 |
| 15 |  Hull | 38 | 12 | 11 | 15 | -10 | 47 |
| 16 |  Swansea | 38 | 12 | 10 | 16 | -6 | 46 |
| 17 |  Birmingham | 38 | 12 | 9 | 17 | -8 | 45 |
| 18 |  Reading | 38 | 13 | 6 | 19 | -18 | 45 |
| 19 |  QPR | 38 | 11 | 9 | 18 | -21 | 42 |
| 20 |  Rotherham | 37 | 9 | 13 | 15 | -10 | 40 |
| 21 |  Cardiff | 37 | 10 | 9 | 18 | -13 | 39 |
| 22 |  Huddersfield | 38 | 9 | 9 | 20 | -21 | 36 |
| 23 |  Blackpool | 38 | 8 | 11 | 19 | -18 | 35 |
| 24 |  Wigan | 38 | 7 | 13 | 18 | -26 | 31 |
Stoke vs Preston Coverage and Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the last meeting between these clubs?
Stoke eased to a 2-0 win at Preston when the teams last met back in October.
What time does this fixture kick off?
The game is scheduled to start at 15:00 BST.
Where will Monday’s game be played?
Stoke and Preston will go head-to-head at the bet365 Stadium on Monday afternoon.
