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Stoke City vs Preston - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions
England
Championship Bet365 Stadium, Stoke on Trent 
Match Events
2'
2'
Potts B.
29'
29'
Wilmot B.
Assist: McGlynn J.
43'
43'
Bombino L.
AI Match Summary
Stoke City in this Championship matchup, with the score ending 2-0 — backing the pre-match view that favored Stoke City.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
73%
20%
7%
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Stoke City
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
73%
/ High Confidence
- Form's been kind to Stoke City lately — more wins on the board than Preston.
- Win probability leans Stoke City's way, sitting at 90%.
- European nights carry their own weight — this Championship fixture won't be treated like a routine game.
- Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.
Goal Probability Engine
Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories
Over 0.5 Goals 85%
Over 1.5 Goals 75%
Over 2.5 Goals 25%
Over 3.5 Goals 22%
Over 4.5 Goals 10%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 35.6%
Stoke City Clean Sheet 68%
Preston Clean Sheet 10%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Stoke City | Preston |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 28 | 28 |
| Wins | 11 | 6 |
| Draws | 5 | 3 |
| Losses | 12 | 19 |
| Goals Scored | 1.25 | 1.11 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.36 | 2 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.75 | 0.88 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Oct 31, 2026 Championship
Stoke City vs Preston
2:0
Mar 20, 2026 Championship
Preston vs Stoke City
3:1
Dec 26, 2025 Championship
Stoke City vs Preston
0:0
Apr 5, 2025 Championship
Preston vs Stoke City
1:1
Nov 26, 2024 Championship
Stoke City vs Preston
0:0
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Stoke City Compare
Top Goalscorer Wilmot B.
1 Goals Assists Leader McGlynn J.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.35
Avg xA / game 0.88
Preston Compare
Avg xG / game 0.8
Avg xA / game 0.49
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Stoke City 95 / 100
Preston 10 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).
Attack & Defence Capability Index
Stoke City Preston
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick Stoke City Win (1)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals or BTTS No
Correct Score 1:0
BTTS Outcome No (NG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5
SokaPicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
Stoke City scored in 82% of their last 28 games.
Defensive concern: Preston conceded in 100% of 28 recent games.
H2H data points to 1.60 goals as a typical output.
Stoke City went unbeaten in 4 of their last 5 games.
Scoring Trends
Stoke City VS Preston
1.5 Goals Scored 0.88
0.88 Goals Conceded 2
75% Over 1.5 75%
50% Over 2.5 63%
13% Over 3.5 38%
Recent Form & Match History
Stoke City
(Home) 31 Oct
Stoke City
2 : 0 Preston
24 Oct
Stoke City
0 : 0 Bristol City
17 Oct
Derby
0 : 1 Stoke City
13 Oct
Stoke City
2 : 3 Middlesbrough
10 Oct
Bolton
1 : 2 Stoke City
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31 Oct
Stoke City
2 : 0 Preston
24 Oct
Stoke City
0 : 0 Bristol City
13 Oct
Stoke City
2 : 3 Middlesbrough
19 Sept
Stoke City
2 : 1 Sheffield Utd
05 Sept
Stoke City
4 : 0 Charlton
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Preston
(Away) 31 Oct
Stoke City
2 : 0 Preston
24 Oct
Preston
1 : 1 West Brom
17 Oct
Wrexham
4 : 1 Preston
13 Oct
Birmingham
4 : 0 Preston
10 Oct
Preston
0 : 1 Millwall
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31 Oct
Stoke City
2 : 0 Preston
17 Oct
Wrexham
4 : 1 Preston
13 Oct
Birmingham
4 : 0 Preston
19 Sept
QPR
2 : 2 Preston
08 Sept
Watford
2 : 1 Preston
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League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middlesbrough | 13 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 30:17 | 28 |
| 2 | Swansea | 13 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 20:13 | 26 |
| 3 | Wolves | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 23:16 | 24 |
| 4 | West Brom | 13 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 19:14 | 24 |
| 5 | Southampton | 13 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 28:13 | 23 |
| 6 | Birmingham | 13 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 23:13 | 23 |
| 7 | Stoke City | 13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 20:16 | 23 |
| 8 | West Ham | 13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 33:18 | 22 |
| 9 | QPR | 13 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 21:16 | 20 |
| 10 | Sheffield Utd | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 17:15 | 19 |
| 11 | Portsmouth | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 16:15 | 19 |
| 12 | Millwall | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 23:21 | 18 |
| 13 | Blackburn | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 19:20 | 18 |
| 14 | Bristol City | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 15:17 | 18 |
| 15 | Norwich | 13 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 23:24 | 15 |
| 16 | Lincoln City | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 14:23 | 15 |
| 17 | Cardiff | 13 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 19:20 | 14 |
| 18 | Wrexham | 13 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 15:19 | 14 |
| 19 | Bolton | 13 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 18:26 | 14 |
| 20 | Charlton | 13 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 11:21 | 14 |
| 21 | Watford | 13 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 12:23 | 11 |
| 22 | Burnley | 13 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 17:25 | 9 |
| 23 | Derby | 13 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 11:25 | 7 |
| 24 | Preston | 13 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 10:27 | 5 |
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