Main prediction: Preston North End to win the clash
Alternative tip: double chance Preston North End
Other market: over 10.5 corners
This 01/09 (Tuesday), Preston North End and Bristol City return to action in the EFL Championship 2026/27. The match will be at Deepdale Stadium, at 19:45.
Preston North End arrive for this match with 0 win(s) in their last 5 matches across all competitions. Bristol City have won 2 time(s). Preston North End have a 38% chance of winning according to the bookies.
The competition is starting to take shape. Follow the prediction for Preston North End vs Bristol City and find out how to bet, where to watch and the probable line-ups.
Prediction for Preston North End vs Bristol City
Over 0.5 Goals
Overview Preston North End vs Bristol City
Preston North End are favourites, with odds of 2.65 and a 38% chance of winning. The direct head-to-head also leans towards Preston North End Football Club Limited, with 12 win(s) against 6 for Bristol City. The odds for a Bristol City Football Club Limited win are 2.857 and a draw is 3.5.
In the English Championship, Preston North End have accumulated 0 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 2 defeat(s), with 2 goal(s) scored and 5 conceded. Jordan Thompson leads the scoring chart with 1 goal(s). Meanwhile, Bristol City have accumulated 0 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 1 defeat(s), with 2 goal(s) scored and 4 conceded, with Dominic Ballard as top scorer with 1 goal(s).
Head-to-head between Preston North End and Bristol City
In 32 clashes, Preston North End have the advantage over Bristol City: 12 win(s) against 6 and 14 draw(s). The most recent was on 04/01/2026, in the EFL Championship. Preston North End won on that occasion.
The dominance in the head-to-head record is a factor that goes into the predictions for Preston North End vs Bristol City, but it does not define the result alone. The context of the tournament and each team's form weigh just as much as the record.
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Preston North End: current form
Preston North End have played only 2 match(es) in the EFL Championship.
With so few matches, their recent performance speaks louder: in their last 5 matches across all competitions, there were 0 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 4 defeat(s).
In the English Championship the situation is this:
0 win(s), 0 draw(s), 2 defeat(s)
0 win(s) in their last 5 across all competitions
0.6 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions
Top scorer: Jordan Thompson (1 goal(s))
Bristol City: current form
Meanwhile, Bristol City have played only 2 match(es) in the EFL Championship.
With little data in the league, their last 5 matches across all competitions show 2 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 2 defeat(s).
In this competition, the team arrives with these numbers:
0 win(s), 1 draw(s), 1 defeat(s)
2 win(s) in their last 5 across all competitions
1.2 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions
Top scorer: Dominic Ballard (1 goal(s))
Preston North End vs Bristol City key players
In the EFL Championship, Jordan Thompson carries Preston North End Football Club Limited's attack with 1 goal(s).
The playmaker is Delano Burgzorg, leading in assists with 1. In the whole season, Lewis Dobbin has 10 goal(s).
On the other side, Dominic Ballard is the name that frightens the most for The Robins with 1 goal(s) in the EFL Championship.
In terms of playmaking, Rio Cardines leads in assists with 1. In the whole season, Scott Twine has accumulated 11 goal(s).
Preston North End vs Bristol City statistics in the EFL Championship
Few matches into the league yet. Preston North End have an average of 8 corners and 3.5 cards per match. Bristol City have 11 corners and 1.5 cards. Check the statistics for Preston North End vs Bristol City in the table below.
Preston North End
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L L L D |
0.2 |
| Home | L L D L L |
0.2 |
| Away | L L W L W |
1.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.67 | 4 | 2 |
| Scored | 0.67 | 1 | 0.5 |
| Conceded | 2 | 3 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 100% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 0% | 50% |
| 1st to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.12 | 1.23 | 1.07 |
|
xGA
|
1.58 | 1.66 | 1.55 |
Bristol City
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W D L L W |
1.4 |
| Home | W L L W L |
1.2 |
| Away | D L D D W |
1.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 50% | 0% |
| Goals | 3 | 2.5 | 4 |
| Scored | 1.33 | 1 | 2 |
| Conceded | 1.67 | 1.5 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 50% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 50% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 0% | 50% | 100% |
|
xG
|
1.07 | 0.83 | 1.56 |
|
xGA
|
1.51 | 1.74 | 1.07 |
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Correct score prediction for Preston North End vs Bristol City
The favoritism in the odds points to Preston North End. With the available data, we project a narrow win. Correct result: Preston North End 1-0 Bristol City. Predicting the exact score is difficult. The odds reflect this. Play with caution.
Where to watch Preston North End vs Bristol City
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Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled
Predicted line-ups for Preston North End and Bristol City
The line-ups for Preston North End vs Bristol City in the English Championship are officially confirmed between 45 minutes and 1 hour before the match, via the referee's official team sheet and the clubs' social media channels.
Follow below who is expected to take to the pitch.
Preston North End Football Club Limited line-up
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1
Daniel Iversen
Goalkeeper
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3
Andrija Vukčević
Defender
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4
Harrison Clarke
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6
Liam Lindsay
Defender
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7
Alfie Devine
Midfielder
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10
Callum Lang
Forward
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15
Jordan Thompson
Midfielder
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19
Lewis Jack Gibson
Defender
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24
Odeluga Offiah
Defender
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27
Leo Leroy
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37
Delano Burgzorg
Forward
The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.
Bristol City Football Club Limited line-up
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1
Sam Tickle
Goalkeeper
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2
Lisav Naif Eissat
Defender
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7
Yu Hirakawa
Forward
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8
Joe Williams
Midfielder
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9
Lorent Tolaj
Forward
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10
Scott Twine
Midfielder
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12
Jason Knight
Midfielder
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16
Robert Dickie
Defender
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17
Jed Wallace
Forward
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19
George Tanner
Defender
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21
Rio Cardines
Defender
The Bristol City starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.
Match details for Preston North End vs Bristol City
Match: Preston North End vs Bristol City
Tournament: English Championship 2026/27
Date: 01/09/2026
Time: 19:45 (Brasília time)
Venue: Deepdale Stadium
Broadcast: none scheduled
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