Preston vs Bristol City Prediction 27 September 2025
🔊 The match between Preston North End and Bristol City promises to be a real test for both teams. Preston, currently sitting in fifth place, are eager to solidify their position at the top of the table. However, their opponents from Bristol, who hold third place, are also showing strong form and have no intention of slipping down. This clash could play a crucial role in the promotion race.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 03 May 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 2:2. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Bristol City):
- ball possession percentage: 70% vs 30%;
- corner kicks: 7 vs 3;
- fouls: 7 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 3;
- shots on target: 2 vs 5.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Preston North End and Bristol City:
- played 32 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 11, for the away team - 7, draws - 14;
- number of goals - 43 against 41;
- average total in the 1st half - 0.84, in the 2nd half - 1.78;
- average total goals in the match - 2.63.
Head-to-head statistics Preston - Bristol City
Preston North End Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Championship tournament (home team - Derby , away team - Preston North End). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:1.
Here's the game statistics (Preston North End vs Derby ):
- ball possession: 52% vs 48%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 3;
- fouls: 7 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
- shots on target: 6 vs 3.
Preston North End are in fine form, securing three wins, two draws, and just one loss in their last six outings. The team averages 1.17 goals per game, while their defense holds strong, conceding an average of 0.83 goals. The Lilywhites have been consistently strong at home, remaining unbeaten in 17 of their last 19 Championship matches.
Match Results: Preston North End
Bristol City Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Championship tournament (home team - Bristol City, away - Oxford ). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:3.
Here are the match stats (Bristol City vs Oxford ):
- ball possession: 58% vs 42%;
- corner kicks: 8 vs 5;
- fouls: 15 vs 14;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 1;
- shots on target: 2 vs 6.
Bristol City sit in third place thanks to consistent performances-three wins, two draws, and one loss over six matches highlight the team's solid balance in both attack and defense. Their scoring average stands at an impressive 2.17 goals per game, though their defense is slightly less robust, conceding 1.17 goals on average.
Match Results: Bristol City
Latest news
Preston North End
🎙 Paul Heckingbottom after the victory over Derby County: “I think we managed possession brilliantly. In the first half, Derby struggled to cope with us, and in the second half, they had to adjust and play much more directly. That meant we also had to focus on our defense. But we held firm. We could have put ourselves in a more comfortable position if we had scored a second goal, but that didn't happen. They're truly a strong away team.”
❌ Robbie Brady, William Keane, and Jordan Thompson are on the injury list for the hosts. None of these players have featured this season. Brad Potts is also in that category, but he is close to making his return.
Bristol City
📝 Recently, a Bristol City insider sparked rumors that the club is set to acquire Turki Al-Sheikh. However, Turki himself took to social media to clarify that this information is inaccurate.
❌ The visitors face an extensive injury list, though some players have yet to make an appearance this season. A relatively recent setback is Max Bird, who has suffered a recurrence of a calf muscle injury. Additionally, Rob Atkinson picked up a knee injury in the match against Oxford, but it turned out to be minor. The defender is expected to be available for the upcoming fixture.
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 32;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 6; for visitors away - 5; number of draws - 5;
- Average first-half total: 0.84;
- Today's home team scores on average 0.47, while the visitors net 0.38.
First-Half Stats: Preston North End (home) vs Bristol City (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 3 vs 3;
- wins: 3 (100%) vs 3 (100%);
- losses: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%);
- draws: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%);
- Average goals scored: 1 vs 2.33;
- Average goals conceded: 0 vs 0.33.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 6 vs 5;
- losses: 3 vs 4;
- draws: 1 vs 1;
- Average first-half total: 1.1 (scored - 0.7, conceded - 0.4) vs 1.8 (scored - 1, conceded - 0.8).
- Preston North End scored in the 1st half in 7 of last 8 home games.
- Preston North End scored in the 1st half in 6 of last 7 home games (Championship).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 32;
- home team wins - 11, away team wins - 7, draws - 14.
Statistics: Preston North End vs Bristol City
- matches played in the tournament: 6 vs 6;
- wins: 3 vs 3;
- win percentage: 50% vs 50%;
- losses: 1 vs 1;
- draws: 2 vs 2.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 4 vs 4;
- losses: 3 vs 4;
- draws: 3 vs 2.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.34, the guests - 1.28;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.63;
- both teams scored: overall - 20; at the home team's field - 9.
Statistics: Preston North End vs Bristol City
- average total in the tournament: 2 vs 3.33;
- average total goals scored: 1.17 vs 2.17;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.67 vs 1.5;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.5 vs 0.67;
- Preston North End: average total at home in the tournament - 1.67;
- Bristol City: average total away in the tournament - 2.67;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.3 (home - 1.6) vs 1.5 (away - 1.6).
- Over 2.5 goals scored in 6 of last 7 Preston North End home games.
Prediction on corners
Preston North End: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4; at home field - 4;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.4; at home field - 5.2.
Bristol City: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.83, away - 3;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.8; away - 4.2.
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 3.18 (1.59 for home team and 1.59 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 2.94 (1.38 for home team and 1.56 for away team).
Preston North End: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.83; at home - 3.33;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.4; at home - 2.6.
Bristol City: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 0.83, away - 0;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 0.6; away - 0.2.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 32;
- both teams scored all-time - 20 times;
- on the home team’s field - 9 times.
Statistics: Preston North End vs Bristol City
- number of matches played in the tournament: 6 vs 6;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 3 vs 4;
- number of BTTS matches for Preston North End at home - 2 (67%);
- number of BTTS matches for Bristol City away - 2 (67%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 6 vs 4;
- BTTS matches for Preston North End at home - 4 (80%);
- BTTS matches for Bristol City away - 2 (40%).
- Preston North End have scored and conceded in 6 of last 7 games against Bristol City (Championship).
- Preston North End have scored and conceded in 7 of last 8 home games (Championship).
Editorial Prediction
Both teams demonstrate strong attacking play, promising an exciting match filled with plenty of goal-scoring opportunities. Preston are always formidable at home, thanks to their solid defense and passionate support from the fans. However, the visitors boast a potent attacking force that could challenge the home side's resilience. We can expect an open game with frequent scoring chances for both sides. Given the current form of the teams and their recent results, the optimal bet seems to be - both teams to score (yes). We're predicting a draw with a scoreline of 2-2.No comments
Betting Tips: Preston North End - Bristol City
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