Our Preston vs Stoke Prediction: 1-1
Preston vs Stoke in the England Championship is scheduled for an 20:00 GMT kick-off on Friday March 20, 2026. We expect a 1-1 result in a tightly contested match, with BTTS looking like a reliable bet given both teams’ recent scoring form.
This Preston vs Stoke prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Preston's Last Match – Coventry vs Preston
Preston will hope to recover from their recent 0-3 England Championship setback against Coventry on March 11.
Stoke's Last Match – Stoke vs Ipswich
Determined to get back to winning ways, Stoke must win after their 3-3 England Championship draw against Ipswich on March 10. In that match, Stoke recorded 40% possession, firing 13 shots at goal, with 6 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Stoke | 40% | 13 (6) | 3.43 | 31 |
 Ipswich | 60% | 12 (5) | 1.31 | 39 |
Preston vs Stoke Stats
Key Stats
| Preston | Stoke | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.69 | Attacking Strength | 0.42 |
| 1.16 | Defence Strength | 0.83 |
| 0.6 | Points Per Game | 0.7 |
| 1/10 | WIN | 1/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 0.6 | Average Scored | 1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Preston are averaging 0.6 goals scored and 2.0 conceded per match, while Stoke average 1.0 scored and 1.6 conceded per game.
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