Preston will welcome Stoke to their stadium on Saturday, 5 April, in the next round of the Championship.
With that in mind, we have prepared a detailed Preston vs Stoke prediction and preview, along with some of our favourite betting tips for this match.
Contents
Preston vs Stoke prediction: A much-needed win for the guests
Key stats
- Preston have just one win in their last eight matches in the Championship.
- Eight of the previous 10 duels between Preston and Stoke have gone under 2.5 total goals.
- Both teams have averaged fewer than 2.50 total goals per game in the league this season.
Correct score prediction: Preston 0-2 Stoke
While Preston are currently five points ahead in the standings, Stoke have been in a bit better form lately. On top of that, Stoke are in dire need of points here to stay clear of the relegation zone and that strong motivation is the reason why we can see them winning the game.
Pre-game odds and win probability: The hosts slightly favoured to win
- HOME: 13/10 (2.30) – 43.50%
- DRAW: 23/10 (3.30) – 30.30%
- AWAY: 21/10 (3.10) – 32.30%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
It's clear from these Preston vs Stoke odds that the bookies expect a close contest. That being said, Preston are the expected winners by a small margin.
With the two teams only separated by five points in the standings, these odds certainly make sense.
Check out our betting tips today page for more reliable predictions this week.
Most recent H2Hs: A tied matchup in recent years
With two wins for each team and one draw in the last five duels between Preston and Stoke, it's been a very close and interesting matchup lately. Meanwhile, Preston North End have a significant advantage over Stoke City when it comes to their overall H2H record: 48-24-33.
England Championship 26/11/24
Stoke
Preston
England Championship 09/03/24
Preston
Stoke
England Championship 02/09/23
Stoke
Preston
England Championship 02/01/23
Stoke
Preston
England Championship 15/10/22
Preston
Stoke
Preston preview: Hoping for a calm end of the season
While Preston haven't been in good form recently, winning just one of their last eight games in the league, they remain 14th in the standings, so on a solid distance from the relegation zone. They're seven points ahead of the first team in it, so a few more points should be enough to make Preston fans comfortable in this final stretch of the season.
Meanwhile, Freddie Woodman, Brad Potts, Alistair McCann and Jack Whatmough are all out with injuries,
Predicted lineup: Cornell (GK), Porteous, Lindsay, Gibson, Kesler-Hayden, Ledson, Whiteman, Frokjaer-Jensen, Brady, Jakobsen & Osmajic
England Championship 03/05/25
D
Bristol City
2
Preston
2
England Championship 26/04/25
L
Plymouth
2
Preston
1
England Championship 21/04/25
L
Hull
2
Preston
1
England Championship 18/04/25
L
QPR
2
Preston
1
England Championship 12/04/25
L
Leeds
2
Preston
1
Stoke preview: Confidence is building
With two wins in their last three matches, Stoke City have managed to put themselves in a better position heading into the final seven games of the season, but they're still in danger of relegation. At the moment, they are just two points ahead of the first team in the relegation zone, so each coming game will be a crucial one in their battle for survival.
Benjamin Gibson, Sol Sidibe, Enda Stevens, and Josh Wilson-Esbrand remain out with injuries ahead of this game.
Predicted lineup: Johansson (GK), Tchmadeu, Phillips, Wilmot, Bocat, Pearson, Burger, Manhoef, Baker, Bae & Gallagher
England Championship 03/05/25
D
Derby
0
Stoke
0
England Championship 25/04/25
L
Sheff Utd
2
Stoke
0
England Championship 21/04/25
L
Leeds
6
Stoke
0
England Championship 18/04/25
W
Sheff Wed
0
Stoke
2
England Championship 12/04/25
W
Cardiff
0
Stoke
1
Player to watch: Million Manhoef
The U21 Dutch international has been in good form this season for Stoke with nine goal contributions, including four goals and five assists. The versatile winger is certainly the key piece of Stoke's offence and that's why Manhoef is our player to watch in this match.
