Stoke v Preston Tips

Stoke host Preston on Wednesday evening at the Bet365 Stadium in a tough clash where both teams have something to play for. Read the Stoke v Preston match preview and predictions below.

After a horrid start to the season, Stoke have seemed to turn things around. The appointment of manager Michael O’Neill has resulted in an upturn in form which has lifted The Potters out of the relegation zone and into 20th position in the championship. They’re now unbeaten in their last 6 matches at the Bet365 Stadium having scored 11 goals across those games and conceding just 3. However, O’Neill knows his job isn’t done yet and are not quite out of danger being just 5 points above the danger zone. A win on Wednesday would give them a huge boost and take them one step closer to remaining a Championship club next season.

Preston currently sit in 6th position in the Championship and are holding onto the final playoff spot. They’re just 5 points adrift of an automatic promotion place but they’re feeling the pressure from the likes of Bristol City who are below them just on goal difference as well as Cardiff, Swansea and Millwall who are all just a few points adrift. Every point matters at this stage of the season for Preston and anything but a win on Wednesday will be disappointing for them.

Stoke v Preston Past Meetings

• Played: 21
• Stoke Wins: 5
• Preston Wins: 10
• Draws: 6

Stoke Last 10 Games Stats

• Wins: 5
• Draws: 1
• Losses: 4
• Average goals per match: 1.5
• Average goals conceded per match: 1.3
• Number of clean sheets: 3
• Over 2.5 goals in match: 5
• Under 2.5 goals in match:  5

Preston Last 10 Games Stats

• Wins: 3
• Draws: 4
• Losses: 3
• Average goals per match: 1.2
• Average goals conceded per match: 1.3
• Number of clean sheets: 2
• Over 2.5 goals in match: 4
• Under 2.5 goals in match: 6

Stoke Top Scorers

• Sam Clucas: 7 Goals
• James McClean: 6 Goals
• Tyrese Campbell: 5 Goals

Preston Top Scorers

• Dan Johnson: 10 Goals
• Tom Barkhuizen: 8 Goals
• Paul Gallagher: 5 Goals

Stoke v Preston Prediction

Stoke come into this game as favourites, not based on league positions of the two sides but on current form. However, although Stoke are currently unbeaten in their last six at home, Preston are without defeat in their last 5 on the road, scoring in all but one of those matches. Stoke desperately need points to lift them further away from the danger zone and Preston can’t afford to drop points if they want to retain their playoff spot. We feel that the points will be shared on Wednesday and based on recent results, we’re also backing both teams to find the net.