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Preston North End

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Stoke City

Preston North End vs Stoke City Prediction

Under2.5 goals
58% confidence

Why we picked this for Preston North End vs Stoke City

Under 2.5 goals is our call for Preston North End against Stoke City (Championship), rated at 58% confidence. Matches involving Preston North End produced 2.6 goals per game over their last 5, and 2 of those went over 2.5. For Stoke City it is 3.6 goals per game, with 4 of 5 over 2.5. Form on its own doesn't settle this one: 4 of the 10 recent games went under 2.5, which is worth keeping in mind before backing Under 2.5.

The head-to-head points the same way: 4 of their last 5 meetings finished under 2.5 goals. At 58%, the recent numbers lean this way, but not strongly. Final score: 3-1. The pick lost.

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2.6
avg goals, Preston North End last 5
3.6
avg goals, Stoke City last 5
20%
last 5 H2H went over 2.5
6 / 10
combined form matches over

Last 5 matches, each side

Most recent match first. Tag shows whether that match went over or under 2.5 total goals.

Preston North End
Norwich 2-0 Preston North End
Mar 14, 2026
Under 2.5✓
Coventry City 3-0 Preston North End
Mar 11, 2026
Over 2.5✕
Preston North End 1-3 Oxford United
Mar 06, 2026
Over 2.5✕
Preston North End 0-2 Millwall
Feb 28, 2026
Under 2.5✓
Swansea 1-1 Preston North End
Feb 24, 2026
Under 2.5✓
Stoke City
Stoke City 3-1 Watford
Mar 14, 2026
Over 2.5✕
Stoke City 3-3 Ipswich Town
Mar 10, 2026
Over 2.5✕
Swansea 2-0 Stoke City
Mar 07, 2026
Under 2.5✓
Coventry City 2-1 Stoke City
Feb 28, 2026
Over 2.5✕
Stoke City 2-1 Oxford United
Feb 25, 2026
Over 2.5✕

Last 5 meetings

Preston North End vs Stoke City, most recent first.

DateHomeAwayScoreResult
Dec 26, 2025Stoke CityPreston North End0-0
Under 2.5✓
Apr 05, 2025Preston North EndStoke City1-1
Under 2.5✓
Nov 26, 2024Stoke CityPreston North End0-0
Under 2.5✓
Mar 09, 2024Preston North EndStoke City1-2
Over 2.5✕
Sep 02, 2023Stoke CityPreston North End0-2
Under 2.5✓