Stoke City
- Preston North End are fifth in the Championship table with 36 points from 22 games, three more than Stoke City in eighth, who also have 33 points from 22 matches.
- Stoke manager Mark Robins has overseen the Potters adopt a possession-based system that is structured, patient and controlled.
- Stoke have won six, drawn one and lost three of their 10 Championship home games this season, scoring 17 goals and conceding eight - 1.70 goals per game scored and 0.80 per game conceded.
- Stoke have only won one of their last five in all competitions, losing four times, although they beat Swansea City 2-1 in their most recent home game.
Preston North End
- Paul Heckingbottom has moulded a quick, athletic and dynamic team that can change the pace of a game in an instant.
- Their wing-backs drive forward in the attacking third while the side is disciplined and capable of pressing to win the ball back in dangerous areas and counter in numbers.
- Preston North End have a 4-4-2 away record in the Championship, scoring 1.40 and conceding 1.10 goals per match.
Head-to-Head
Stoke have failed to win any of their last three home games against Preston North End.
Key Players
Sorba Thomas is Stoke’s top scorer this term with eight goals in 22 Championship appearances, including two of his side’s last three , while Daniel Jebbison leads the way for Preston North End with five in 15 .
Betting Insights
- Both teams to score is listed at 1.85 for this Championship fixture as Stoke have a 6-1-3 home record this term, averaging 1.70 goals scored and 0.80 conceded per game.
- Preston North End have a 4-4-2 away record in the Championship, scoring 1.40 and conceding 1.10 goals per match.
Prediction
- Both teams to score is the top bet.
- Stoke are listed as favorites at 2.1, with Preston North End 3.5 and a draw 3.25, which makes the hosts favorites to claim the win in this fixture.
