Preston North End and Stoke City face each other on Friday 03.20.2026, at 20:00 (UK Time), in a EFL Championship 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Preston North End's home ground, the Deepdale Stadium (Deepdale Stadium).
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Preston North End Football Club Limited and Stoke City Football Club Limited, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Preston North End vs Stoke City
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Under 2.5 Goals
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Preston North End preview
Preston North End heads into the match with the following record in the EFL Championship: in 38 matches, Preston North End Football Club Limited secured 12 victories, 13 draws, and 13 losses, maintaining an average of 1.29 points per game.
Taking a broader look at PNE's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 13 victories so far.
Preston North End has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 45 goals, of which 42 were scored in the EFL Championship, resulting in an average of 1.11 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Milutin Osmajić, who has found the back of the net 7 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Benjamin Whiteman has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, Preston North End has conceded 48 goals in the EFL Championship (an average of 1.26 per game) and 52 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.27 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Stoke City preview
Stoke City comes into the game with 38 matches played so far in the EFL Championship. They have secured 14 victories, 9 draws, and 15 losses, maintaining an average of 1.34 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 15 wins, 10 draws, and 17 losses.
Stoke City Football Club Limited's attack has been highly effective, scoring 47 goals during this period. Of that total, 45 were netted in the EFL Championship, with an average of 1.18 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.12.
The Potters's offensive system is led by Sorba Thomas, the team's top scorer this season. The english forward has found the back of the net 9 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Sorba Thomas. The forward has contributed with 9 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 40 goals with an average of 1.05 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 45 goals in 42 matches, averaging 1.07 per match.
Head to head: Preston North End vs Stoke City
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Preston North End
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L L L D |
1.29 |
| Home | L L D W L |
1.42 |
| Away | L L D L D |
1.16 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 32% | 37% | 26% |
| Goals | 2.37 | 2.42 | 2.32 |
| Scored | 1.11 | 1.21 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.26 | 1.21 | 1.32 |
| Both Teams to Score | 53% | 53% | 53% |
| Without Conceding | 24% | 26% | 21% |
| Failed To Score | 29% | 26% | 32% |
| 1st to Score | 45% | 42% | 47% |
|
xG
|
1.24 | 1.32 | 1.17 |
|
xGA
|
1.53 | 1.51 | 1.54 |
Stoke City
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W D L L W |
1.34 |
| Home | W D W D L |
1.53 |
| Away | L L L D D |
1.16 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 37% | 42% | 32% |
| Goals | 2.24 | 2.63 | 1.84 |
| Scored | 1.18 | 1.53 | 0.84 |
| Conceded | 1.05 | 1.11 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 42% | 58% | 26% |
| Without Conceding | 32% | 26% | 37% |
| Failed To Score | 37% | 26% | 47% |
| 1st to Score | 45% | 58% | 42% |
|
xG
|
1.3 | 1.49 | 1.11 |
|
xGA
|
1.39 | 1.23 | 1.56 |
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