Stoke City vs Preston Prediction, H2H Stats & Statistical Bets 26 December 2025
🔊 The clash between Stoke City and Preston North End promises to be a fierce battle for points. Both teams are sitting in the upper half of the table, eager to solidify their positions for a playoff spot. Recently, they've shown inconsistent form, but the visitors have been notably steadier, which explains their higher standing. Will they manage to secure points at the Bet365 Stadium?
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 05 April 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 1:1. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Preston North End):
- ball possession percentage: 47% vs 53%;
- corner kicks: 1 vs 9;
- fouls: 9 vs 15;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 3;
- shots on target: 2 vs 5.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Stoke City and Preston North End:
- played 26 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 6, for the away team - 11, draws - 9;
- number of goals - 24 against 34;
- average total in the 1st half - 0.92, in the 2nd half - 1.31;
- average total goals in the match - 2.23.
Head-to-head statistics Stoke City - Preston
Stoke City Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Championship tournament (home team - Watford, away team - Stoke City). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:0.
Here's the game statistics (Stoke City vs Watford):
- ball possession: 59% vs 41%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 7;
- fouls: 12 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 3;
- shots on target: 1 vs 5.
Stoke City are a team striving for consistency this season. Their form has been less than ideal, with four wins and six losses in their last ten matches, highlighting their instability on the pitch. The Potters average 1.27 goals per game, while conceding just under one goal on average (0.95). Their defense remains solid, but they urgently need to address their scoring issues.
Match Results: Stoke 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 - Norwich City). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:1.
Here are the match stats (Preston North End vs Norwich City):
- ball possession: 46% vs 54%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 3;
- fouls: 11 vs 17;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 3;
- shots on target: 4 vs 1.
Preston North End currently sit fifth in the Championship and are in excellent form, having lost just once in their last ten matches, with four wins and five draws. The team boasts a strong attacking presence on the road, scoring in nearly all of their away games (13 out of the last 14). With a solid offensive output of 1.36 goals per game and a tight defense allowing just 1.05 goals, Preston are well-equipped to challenge the home side.
Match Results: Preston North End
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 26;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 3; for visitors away - 1; number of draws - 9;
- Average first-half total: 0.92;
- Today's home team scores on average 0.42, while the visitors net 0.5.
First-Half Stats: Stoke City (home) vs Preston North End (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 10 vs 10;
- wins: 6 (60%) vs 4 (40%);
- losses: 2 (20%) vs 4 (40%);
- draws: 2 (20%) vs 2 (20%);
- Average goals scored: 1.2 vs 1.5;
- Average goals conceded: 0.2 vs 0.7.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 5 vs 3;
- losses: 3 vs 2;
- draws: 2 vs 5;
- Average first-half total: 1.6 (scored - 1, conceded - 0.6) vs 1.3 (scored - 0.7, conceded - 0.6).
- Stoke City have drawn in the 1st half in 8 of last 9 games against Preston North End (Championship).
- Stoke City have drawn in the 1st half in last 6 home games against Preston North End (Championship).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 26;
- home team wins - 6, away team wins - 11, draws - 9.
Statistics: Stoke City vs Preston North End
- matches played in the tournament: 22 vs 22;
- wins: 10 vs 9;
- win percentage: 45% vs 41%;
- losses: 9 vs 4;
- draws: 3 vs 9.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 4 vs 4;
- losses: 6 vs 1;
- draws: 0 vs 5.
- Stoke City have not won in 11 of last 12 home games against Preston North End (Championship).
- Preston North End have not lost in 10 of last 11 games (Championship).
- Preston North End have not lost in last 5 away games (Championship).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 0.92, the guests - 1.31;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.23;
- both teams scored: overall - 12; at the home team's field - 5.
Statistics: Stoke City vs Preston North End
- average total in the tournament: 2.23 vs 2.41;
- average total goals scored: 1.27 vs 1.36;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.59 vs 0.64;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.68 vs 0.73;
- Stoke City: average total at home in the tournament - 1.7;
- Preston North End: average total away in the tournament - 1.4;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.5 (home - 2.2) vs 1.5 (away - 1.8).
- Stoke City have scored under 1.5 goals in 11 of last 12 home games against Preston North End (Championship).
Prediction on corners
Stoke City: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.73; at home field - 5.9;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.8; at home field - 5.
Preston North End: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.45, away - 4.1;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.1; away - 4.4.
- Stoke City have taken over 4.5 corners in 6 of last 7 games (Championship).
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 3.62 (1.81 for home team and 1.81 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 3.31 (1.69 for home team and 1.62 for away team).
Stoke City: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.09; at home - 2;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.3; at home - 2.4.
Preston North End: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.23, away - 2.1;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2; away - 2.4.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 26;
- both teams scored all-time - 12 times;
- on the home team’s field - 5 times.
Statistics: Stoke City vs Preston North End
- number of matches played in the tournament: 22 vs 22;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 8 vs 15;
- number of BTTS matches for Stoke City at home - 5 (50%);
- number of BTTS matches for Preston North End away - 7 (70%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 4 vs 9;
- BTTS matches for Stoke City at home - 3 (60%);
- 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 (45/262, 17.2%);
- Stoke City at home most often finish matches: 0:1 , 1:0 (2/10, 20%);
- Preston North End away most often play: 1:1 (3/10, 30%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 13.29% (odds 5.6)
1:0 - 11.08% (odds 6.6)
2:1 - 9.04% (odds 8.4)
- Preston North End drew 1:1 in 3 of last 4 games (Championship).
⭐ Editor's Prediction
The match promises to be action-packed at both ends due to the style of the "Lilywhites," who almost always find the net on the road. Currently, they appear significantly stronger and more consistent than Stoke, making our primary pick a bet on Preston North End not to lose. Interestingly, this bet has come through in 4 of the last 5 head-to-head encounters between these teams.
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