Bristol City vs Preston Prediction 4 January 2026
🔊 Bristol City host Preston North End in a Championship Matchday 26 clash. Both teams are in decent form and are looking to solidify their positions in the table. With just one point separating the sides, this head-to-head encounter is crucial. The Robins and the Lilywhites are battling for a spot in the playoffs.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 27 September 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 0:0. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Preston North End):
- ball possession percentage: 47% vs 53%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 8;
- fouls: 9 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 1;
- shots on target: 2 vs 6.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Bristol City and Preston North End:
- played 33 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 7, for the away team - 11, draws - 15;
- number of goals - 41 against 43;
- average total in the 1st half - 0.82, in the 2nd half - 1.73;
- average total goals in the match - 2.55.
Head-to-head statistics Bristol City - Preston
Bristol City Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Championship tournament (home team - Bristol City, away team - Portsmouth). The match concluded with a scoreline of 5:0.
Here's the game statistics (Bristol City vs Portsmouth):
- ball possession: 62% vs 38%;
- corner kicks: 1 vs 1;
- fouls: 6 vs 14;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 1;
- shots on target: 7 vs 2.
Bristol City are currently in eighth place and have displayed inconsistent form. Over their last five matches, they have secured three victories but suffered two defeats. The Robins' attack averages 1.52 goals per game this season, ranking fourth in the league. In their last ten games, the hosts have won five but lost four, which casts doubt on their chances of breaking into the top six.
Match Results: Bristol City
Preston North End Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Championship tournament (home team - Preston North End, away - Sheffield Wednesday). The match concluded with a scoreline of 3:0.
Here are the match stats (Preston North End vs Sheffield Wednesday):
- ball possession: 46% vs 54%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 7;
- fouls: 10 vs 8;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 0;
- shots on target: 7 vs 1.
Preston North End are holding their own in the Championship, currently sitting in sixth place. The team is in decent form, having secured two wins, two draws, and one loss in their last five matches. The Lilywhites are known for their ability to remain composed under pressure, managing to maintain their performance even on the road, with only one away defeat since the start of November.
Match Results: Preston North End
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 33;
- home team wins - 7, away team wins - 11, draws - 15.
Statistics: Bristol City vs Preston North End
- matches played in the tournament: 25 vs 25;
- wins: 11 vs 10;
- win percentage: 44% vs 40%;
- losses: 8 vs 5;
- draws: 6 vs 10.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 5 vs 3;
- losses: 4 vs 2;
- draws: 1 vs 5.
- Preston North End won with a +1.5 handicap in 12 of last 13 away games against Bristol City.
- Preston North End won with a +1.5 handicap in last 34 games.
- Preston North End won with a +1.5 handicap in last 32 games (Championship).
- Preston North End won with a +1.5 handicap in last 16 away games.
- Preston North End won with a +1.5 handicap in last 15 away games (Championship).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.24, the guests - 1.3;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.55;
- both teams scored: overall - 20; at the home team's field - 11.
Statistics: Bristol City vs Preston North End
- average total in the tournament: 2.6 vs 2.36;
- average total goals scored: 1.52 vs 1.36;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.88 vs 0.6;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.64 vs 0.76;
- Bristol City: average total at home in the tournament - 1.77;
- Preston North End: average total away in the tournament - 1.25;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.6 (home - 2.4) vs 1.4 (away - 1.4).
- Preston North End have scored in 13 of last 14 games (Championship).
- Preston North End have scored in 9 of last 10 away games (Championship).
Prediction on corners
Bristol City: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.08; at home field - 4.77;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.2; at home field - 5.4.
Preston North End: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.28, away - 3.83;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5; away - 3.8.
- Preston North End have taken under 4.5 corners in 7 of last 8 games against Bristol City (Championship).
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 2.48 (1.24 for home team and 1.24 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 2.75 (0.94 for home team and 1.81 for away team).
Bristol City: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.6; at home - 1.85;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.7; at home - 1.4.
Preston North End: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.12, away - 1.92;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.6; away - 1.8.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 33;
- both teams scored all-time - 20 times;
- on the home team’s field - 11 times.
Statistics: Bristol City vs Preston North End
- number of matches played in the tournament: 25 vs 25;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 12 vs 16;
- number of BTTS matches for Bristol City at home - 6 (46%);
- number of BTTS matches for Preston North End away - 8 (67%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 3 vs 8;
- BTTS matches for Bristol City at home - 1 (20%);
- BTTS matches for Preston North End away - 4 (80%).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (49/298, 16.4%);
- Bristol City at home most often finish matches: 0:1 (2/13, 15.4%);
- Preston North End away most often play: 1:1 (3/12, 25%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 11.86% (odds 6.5)
1:0 - 11.51% (odds 7)
2:1 - 9.55% (odds 8.5)
⭐ Editor's Prediction
Considering the current form of both teams, we can anticipate a hard-fought contest with plenty of chances. Particular attention should be paid to the visitors' scoring ability-they rarely leave the pitch without finding the net and are confident on the road. Therefore, our primary pick is Preston North End to score.
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