Championship· Regular Season - 13· Bet365 Stadium
Stoke City
Preston31 Oct
Stoke City vs Preston Prediction & Betting Tips
Saturday, 31 October 2026 · Kick-off
Our prediction
Over 2.5 goals
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Predicted score
1-0
Fair odds
1.80
Expected goals
1.9 - 1.0
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More Stoke City vs Preston tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH1 +1.5Stoke City +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 92% | 1.08 | - |
| 1XStoke City or Draw | 82% | 1.23 | - |
| AH2 +1.5Preston +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 68% | 1.48 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 67% | 1.49 | - |
| X2Preston or Draw | 56% | 1.78 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 55% | 1.83 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 45% | 2.21 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 45% | 2.24 | - |
| 1Stoke City to win | 44% | 2.28 | - |
| XDraw | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 33% | 3.03 | - |
| AH1 -1.5Stoke City -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 32% | 3.08 | - |
| 2Preston to win | 18% | 5.43 | - |
| AH2 -1.5Preston -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 8% | 13.10 | - |
Stoke City vs Preston preview & analysis
Match preview
Stoke City host Preston in the Championship (Regular Season - 13) at Bet365 Stadium on Saturday, 31 October 2026, with kick-off at 12:30 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Team form
Stoke City arrive in mixed form, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches, scoring 9 and conceding 7. Most recently they lost to Middlesbrough 2-3 at home. They're 8th in the table with 16 points from 10 games. Preston are struggling for results, with 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 3 and conceding 10. Most recently they lost to Birmingham 0-4 away. They're 24th in the table with 4 points from 10 games.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, Stoke City have won 1, Preston have won 2 and 3 ended level. Those games averaged 1.8 goals, and both teams scored in 3 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Stoke City narrow favourites: Stoke City 44%, draw 38%, Preston 18%. We expect around 2.9 goals (1.9 - 1.0 in expected goals), with 55% for over 2.5 and 55% for both teams to score.
Our tip
Both teams' recent games have been open, and our goals model expects this one to follow suit. Our pick is Over 2.5 goals, which our model rates at a 55% chance. For a bigger price, the most likely correct score is Stoke City 1-0 Preston.
Recent form
Stoke City- 13 OctHMiddlesbrough2-3
- 10 OctABolton2-1
- 19 SeptHSheffield Utd2-1
- 12 SeptAWatford2-1
- 8 SeptACardiff1-1
Preston- 13 OctABirmingham0-4
- 10 OctHMillwall0-1
- 19 SeptAQPR2-2
- 12 SeptHLincoln0-1
- 8 SeptAWatford1-2
Head to head
Championship table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Swansea | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | +9 | 23 |
| 2 |  Middlesbrough | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | +6 | 21 |
| 3 |  West Ham | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 | +17 | 19 |
| 4 |  Birmingham | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | +6 | 17 |
| 6 |  West Brom | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | +2 | 17 |
| 7 |  Southampton | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | +11 | 16 |
| 8 | Stoke City | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | +1 | 16 |
| 9 |  Blackburn | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | +2 | 15 |
| 10 |  Wolves | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | +2 | 14 |
| 22 |  Watford | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | -11 | 8 |
| 23 |  Derby | 10 | 1 | 3 | 6 | -10 | 6 |
| 24 | Preston | 10 | 1 | 1 | 8 | -12 | 4 |
Stoke City vs Preston: FAQ
What is the Stoke City vs Preston prediction?
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Our tip is Over 2.5 goals. Our predicted score is Stoke City 1-0 Preston.
Who is the favourite to win Stoke City vs Preston?
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Stoke City are favourites. Our model gives Stoke City a 44% chance of winning, Preston 18%, and the draw 38%.
Will both teams score in Stoke City vs Preston?
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We rate both teams to score at 55%, so it's close to a coin flip.
When does Stoke City vs Preston kick off?
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Stoke City vs Preston kicks off at 12:30 UTC on Saturday, 31 October 2026 at Bet365 Stadium, Stoke on Trent.
