Stoke City and Preston North End face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 Championship season. The game takes place at Bet365 Stadium on Friday, 26/12/2025, at 15:00 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Stoke City vs Preston North End, based on detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.
APWin predictions for Stoke City vs Preston North End
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Under 2.5 Goals
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Stoke City preview
Stoke City comes into the match having played 22 games in the Championship so far. They have recorded 10 wins, 3 draws, and 9 losses, with an average of 1.5 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 25 wins, 21 draws, and 30 losses.
Stoke City's attack has scored 88 goals during this period. Out of this total, 28 goals were scored in the Championship, averaging 1.27 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.16.
The offense system of Stoke City is led by Thomas Cannon as the top scorer of the season. The irish forward has scored 10 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Million Manhoef, who has contributed with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 21 goals with an average of 0.95 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 94 goals conceded in 76 matches, resulting in an average of 1.24.
Preston North End preview
On the other hand, Preston North End comes into the match having played 22 games in the Championship so far. They have recorded 9 wins, 9 draws, and 4 losses, with an average of 1.64 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 24 wins, 31 draws, and 23 losses.
Preston North End's attack has scored 94 goals during this period. Out of this total, 30 goals were scored in the Championship, averaging 1.36 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.21.
The offense system of Preston North End is led by Emil Ris Jakobsen as the top scorer of the season. The danish forward has scored 12 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Mads Frøkjær-Jensen, who has contributed with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 23 goals with an average of 1.05 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 93 goals conceded in 78 matches, resulting in an average of 1.19.
Head to head: Stoke City vs Preston North End
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Stoke City
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W L L L |
1.5 |
| Home | W L W L W |
1.9 |
| Away | L L L L W |
1.17 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 45% | 60% | 33% |
| Goals | 2.23 | 2.5 | 2 |
| Scored | 1.27 | 1.7 | 0.92 |
| Conceded | 0.95 | 0.8 | 1.08 |
| Both Teams to Score | 36% | 50% | 25% |
| Without Conceding | 32% | 30% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 36% | 20% | 50% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 60% | 42% |
|
xG
|
1.31 | 1.46 | 1.19 |
|
xGA
|
1.34 | 1.09 | 1.54 |
Preston North End
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D W D D W |
1.64 |
| Home | D D D L W |
1.67 |
| Away | W W D D W |
1.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 41% | 42% | 40% |
| Goals | 2.41 | 2.33 | 2.5 |
| Scored | 1.36 | 1.33 | 1.4 |
| Conceded | 1.05 | 1 | 1.1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 68% | 67% | 70% |
| Without Conceding | 23% | 25% | 20% |
| Failed To Score | 14% | 17% | 10% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 42% | 60% |
|
xG
|
1.29 | 1.32 | 1.26 |
|
xGA
|
1.46 | 1.44 | 1.49 |
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