Preston vs Stoke City Prediction, H2H Stats & Statistical Bets 5 April 2025
🔊 An exciting clash awaits between Preston North End and Stoke City, with both sides eager to secure crucial points to bolster their positions in the standings. Preston sit in 14th place, aiming to climb higher, while the visitors from Stoke are in 18th, desperately trying to steer clear of the relegation zone. Their last encounter ended in a goalless draw, but today's game promises to be more productive given the attacking ambitions of both teams.
Head-to-Head
📊 Statistical preview of official meetings between Preston North End and Stoke City:
- 25 matches played;
- home wins - 11, away wins - 6, draws - 8;
- goals scored - 33 to 23;
- average first-half total - 0.92, second-half - 1.32;
- average total goals per match - 2.24.
The last encounter took place on 26 November 2024 at Stoke City's ground and ended in a 0-0 draw.
Head-to-head statistics Preston - Stoke City

Preston North End Team Overview
Preston North End are comfortably positioned mid-table in the Championship, currently sitting 14th. Their play is characterized by balance: while they haven't secured a plethora of wins this season (10 victories), they are also tough to beat, drawing 17 matches and proving a tough nut to crack for many opponents. However, the team's recent form raises some concerns, with just two wins in their last ten outings indicating a degree of inconsistency. They average only one goal per game, reflecting their cautious style with a defensive focus. Despite this, the Lilywhites display resilience at home, suffering defeats only on rare occasions.
Match Results: Preston North End

Stoke City Team Overview
Stoke City find themselves in a precarious position, sitting 18th in the standings, trailing behind Preston. It's been a challenging season for them, with frequent losses-18 in total-and an average scoring rate of just over one goal per match (1.08). Recent performances, however, hint at a possible upturn in form. With three wins in their last ten games and an average of 1.5 goals per match, there's a glimmer of hope for the Potters' faithful. Nonetheless, defensive issues remain a pressing concern. They concede nearly two goals per game on the road, which could prove critical against a disciplined Preston side.
Match Results: Stoke City
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 25;
- home team wins - 11, away team wins - 6, draws - 8.
Statistics: Preston North End vs Stoke City
- number of matches played in the tournament: 39 vs 39;
- number of wins: 10 vs 10;
- win percentage: 26% vs 25%;
- number of losses: 12 vs 18;
- number of draws: 17 vs 12.
Last 10 matches:
- number of wins: 2 vs 3;
- number of losses: 4 vs 6;
- number of draws: 4 vs 1.
- Preston North End plays the 1st half in a draw in each of their last 8 Championship games against Stoke City.
- Preston North End plays the 1st half in a draw in each of their last 5 games.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.32, the guests - 0.92;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.24;
- both teams scored: overall - 11; at the home team's field - 6.
Statistics: Preston North End vs Stoke City
- average total in the tournament: 2.18 vs 2.45;
- average total goals scored: 1 vs 1.08;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.38 vs 0.55;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.62 vs 0.53;
- Preston North End: average total at home in the tournament - 1.11;
- Stoke City: average total away in the tournament - 0.74;
- last 10 matches (average total): 0.8 (home - 1) vs 1.5 (away - 1).
- Preston North End has conceded in each of their last 6 Championship home games against Stoke City.
Prediction on corners
Preston North End: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 3.9; at home field - 4.42;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.4; at home field - 3.83.
Stoke City: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.45, away - 3.79;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.9; away - 3.75.
- There have been under 10.5 corners in 7 of the last 8 Preston North End games against Stoke City in the Championship.
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 2.8 (1.4 for home team and 1.4 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 3 (1.17 for home team and 1.83 for away team).
Preston North End: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.38; at home - 2.21;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.9; at home - 1.5.
Stoke City: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.05, away - 2.37;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.2; away - 3.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 25;
- both teams scored all-time - 11 times;
- on the home team’s field - 6 times.
Statistics: Preston North End vs Stoke City
- number of matches played in the tournament: 39 vs 39;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 22 vs 20;
- number of BTTS matches for Preston North End at home - 10 (53%);
- number of BTTS matches for Stoke City away - 8 (42%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 4 vs 6;
- BTTS matches for Preston North End at home - 2 (33%);
- BTTS matches for Stoke City away - 2 (50%).
Editor's Prediction
In this match, we anticipate a scenario with a relatively low scoring outcome due to the home team's cautious playing style and the visitors' struggles to break down defenses. However, we do expect a couple of goals from the teams. The over 1.5 goals bet has come through in 7 of Stoke's last 8 matches, as well as in 7 of the last 8 head-to-head encounters between these opponents.