Preston vs Stoke City Prediction, H2H Stats & Statistical Bets 20 March 2026
🔊 Preston North End host Stoke City in the opening match of the 39th round of the Championship. Both teams are eager to climb the standings, and their current form could be a decisive factor. Preston haven't secured a win since early February, whereas Stoke City have shown more consistent results. Only two points separate the rivals in the table, making it difficult to pinpoint a clear favorite in their head-to-head clash.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 26 December 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 0:0. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Stoke City):
- ball possession percentage: 58% vs 42%;
- corner kicks: 10 vs 2;
- fouls: 8 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 2;
- shots on target: 3 vs 4.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Preston North End and Stoke City:
- played 27 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 11, for the away team - 6, draws - 10;
- number of goals - 34 against 24;
- average total in the 1st half - 0.89, in the 2nd half - 1.26;
- average total goals in the match - 2.15.
Head-to-head statistics Preston - Stoke City
Preston North End Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Championship tournament (home team - Norwich City, away team - Preston North End). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:0.
Here's the game statistics (Preston North End vs Norwich City):
- ball possession: 38% vs 62%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 5;
- fouls: 14 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- shots on target: 4 vs 4.
Preston North End find themselves in 17th place in the standings, battling to maintain a mid-table position. Their current form is concerning, with just one draw and four losses in their last five outings. The team struggles offensively, averaging only 0.6 goals per game over the past ten matches, making the quest for points even more challenging.
Match Results: Preston North End
Stoke City Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Championship tournament (home team - Stoke City, away - Watford). The match concluded with a scoreline of 3:1.
Here are the match stats (Stoke City vs Watford):
- ball possession: 44% vs 56%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 7;
- fouls: 11 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 2;
- shots on target: 12 vs 4.
Stoke City sit in 13th place, delivering more assured performances compared to the home side. They have secured two wins, one draw, and suffered two losses in their last five matches. With an average of 1.2 goals per game over the past ten fixtures, the Potters demonstrate their ability to find the back of the net. Their style of play emphasizes active use of the flanks to create dangerous opportunities.
Match Results: Stoke City
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 27;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 7; for visitors away - 2; number of draws - 4;
- Average first-half total: 0.89;
- Today's home team scores on average 0.48, while the visitors net 0.41.
First-Half Stats: Preston North End (home) vs Stoke City (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 19 vs 19;
- wins: 7 (36.84%) vs 3 (15.79%);
- losses: 5 (26.32%) vs 5 (26.32%);
- draws: 7 (36.84%) vs 11 (57.89%);
- Average goals scored: 1 vs 0.79;
- Average goals conceded: 0.47 vs 0.53.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 3 vs 4;
- losses: 4 vs 1;
- draws: 3 vs 5;
- Average first-half total: 1.3 (scored - 0.4, conceded - 0.9) vs 1 (scored - 0.7, conceded - 0.3).
- Preston North End have drawn in the 1st half in 9 of last 10 games against Stoke City (Championship).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 27;
- home team wins - 11, away team wins - 6, draws - 10.
Statistics: Preston North End vs Stoke City
- matches played in the tournament: 38 vs 38;
- wins: 12 vs 14;
- win percentage: 32% vs 37%;
- losses: 13 vs 15;
- draws: 13 vs 9.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 1 vs 2;
- losses: 6 vs 5;
- draws: 3 vs 3.
- Preston North End have not won in last 5 home games against Stoke City (Championship).
- Preston North End have not won in 12 of last 13 games.
- Preston North End have not won in 11 of last 12 games (Championship).
- Preston North End have not won in 6 of last 7 home games.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.26, the guests - 0.89;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.15;
- both teams scored: overall - 12; at the home team's field - 7.
Statistics: Preston North End vs Stoke City
- average total in the tournament: 2.37 vs 2.24;
- average total goals scored: 1.11 vs 1.18;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.53 vs 0.55;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.58 vs 0.63;
- Preston North End: average total at home in the tournament - 1.21;
- Stoke City: average total away in the tournament - 0.84;
- last 10 matches (average total): 0.6 (home - 1) vs 1.2 (away - 0.25).
- Stoke City have scored under 1.5 goals in 12 of last 14 games against Preston North End (Championship).
- Stoke City have scored under 1.5 goals in 10 of last 11 away games (Championship).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 27;
- both teams scored all-time - 12 times;
- on the home team’s field - 7 times.
Statistics: Preston North End vs Stoke City
- number of matches played in the tournament: 38 vs 38;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 20 vs 16;
- number of BTTS matches for Preston North End at home - 10 (53%);
- number of BTTS matches for Stoke City away - 5 (26%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 4 vs 6;
- BTTS matches for Preston North End at home - 2 (50%);
- BTTS matches for Stoke City away - 1 (25%).
- Stoke City have scored and conceded in 6 of last 7 games.
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (70/454, 15.4%);
- Preston North End at home most often finish matches: 1:1 (3/19, 15.8%);
- Stoke City away most often play: 1:0 (4/19, 21.1%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 13.42% (odds 5.2)
1:0 - 11.64% (odds 6.8)
0:1 - 10.49% (odds 7.4)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Considering the trends, both teams are likely to find the back of the net in this match. The trend for both teams to score (yes) is supported by team statistics: Stoke City consistently concedes on the road, while Preston rarely manages a clean sheet at home. We believe the opponents will exchange goals and settle for a 1-1 draw.No comments
Betting Tips: Preston North End - Stoke City
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