Preston North End
Stoke City
Preston North End vs Stoke City Prediction
Why we picked this for Preston North End vs Stoke City
Over 2.5 goals is our call for Preston North End against Stoke City (Championship), rated at 97% confidence. Matches involving Preston North End produced 2.0 goals per game over their last 5, and 2 of those went over 2.5. For Stoke City it is 2.6 goals per game, with 3 of 5 over 2.5. Form on its own doesn't settle this one: 5 of the 10 recent games went over 2.5, which is worth keeping in mind before backing Over 2.5.
The head-to-head points the other way: only 1 of their last 5 meetings finished over 2.5 goals. Older meetings say less about how these teams play now, so recent form counts for more in our numbers. At 97%, most of the recent evidence lands on this side of the line, which makes it one of our stronger calls. Final score: 1-1. The pick lost.
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Last 5 matches, each side
Most recent match first. Tag shows whether that match went over or under 2.5 total goals.
Last 5 meetings
Preston North End vs Stoke City, most recent first.
| Date | Home | Away | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2021 | Stoke City | Preston North End | 0-0 | Under 2.5✕ |
| Sep 26, 2020 | Preston North End | Stoke City | 0-1 | Under 2.5✕ |
| Feb 12, 2020 | Stoke City | Preston North End | 0-2 | Under 2.5✕ |
| Aug 21, 2019 | Preston North End | Stoke City | 3-1 | Over 2.5✓ |
| Jan 26, 2019 | Stoke City | Preston North End | 0-2 | Under 2.5✕ |