Bristol City vs Preston Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 03 May 2025

We really like Bristol City at odds of -138 to beat Preston, with this Full-Time Result bet making lots of appeal. There’s a nice potential return and we think a victory could be on the cards.

Play-off contenders Bristol City have won four home games on the spin. On the road at Elland Road in their last game, they were beaten 4-0 by Leeds United. The Robins recorded just 22% possession and one shot on target.

Survival hopefuls Preston North End have lost in their previous four outings. In a recent home game at Deepdale, they were turned over 2-1 by Plymouth Argyle. Paul Heckingbottom's team enjoyed 66% possession and managed two shots on goal, while Emil Riis Jakobsen found the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

City won the most recent encounter between these teams. A 3-1 away victory was recorded against Preston at Deepdale. City have secured four wins, Preston boast two wins and there have been four draws in the past 10 H2H meetings.

Championship		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
13	Bristol City	40	15	9	16	51	51	0	51:51	54
15	Preston	40	13	14	13	47	51	-4	47:51	53

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City have 4 wins, 3 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.2 goals from 4.4 shots on goal and 9.8 attempts. Liam Manning's side have averaged 54.5% possession and 4.7 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 1.5 goals from 4.7 shots on goal, 10.1 attempts and 4.2 corners.

Top goalscorer is Nahki Wells on 3 goals, while Ross McCrorie and Mark Sykes have both bagged 2. Max Bird has made the most assists with 2.

Preston have won 1, lost 6 and drawn 3, with an average of 2.6 shots on goal, 7.0 attempts and 1.0 goals. The Lancashire outfit average 53.1% possession, 4.0 corners taken and 6.0 corners against them, while 1.6 goals have been conceded from 10.2 attempts and 3.9 shots on goal.

We’ve seen Emil Riis Jakobsen, Kaine Kesler-Hayden and Stefan Thordarson score 2 goals each. Ched Evans, Robert Brady and Mads Froekjaer-Jensen have clocked up 2 assists each in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Bristol City confirmed lineup (3-4-2-1): Max O'Leary (GK), George Tanner, Zak Vyner, Robert Dickie, Yu Hirakawa, Joe Williams, Jason Knight, Ross McCrorie, Scott Twine, Nahki Wells, Max Bird.

Preston confirmed lineup (3-1-4-2): David Cornell (GK), Jordan Storey, Liam Lindsay, Lewis Gibson, Kaine Kesler-Hayden, Ryan Ledson, Ben Whiteman, Robert Brady, Andrew Hughes, Milutin Osmajic, Emil Riis Jakobsen.

Bristol City vs Preston Prediction & Betting Tips

Bristol City look like an attractive bet at -138 and we think they can win this Championship clash. We’ll place this wager with confidence and there’s plenty of juice in the available price.

We study the form as a first port of call and also make sure we’re across any injuries before making any football picks. Then it’s a case of understanding the sort of narrative that the stats provide.

Key Bristol City vs Preston league stats:

• City have won 8 of their last 10 games at home.
• City have won 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• City have won 4 consecutive games at home.
• Preston have lost 4 of their last 5 games.
• Preston have lost 6 of their last 10 games.
• Preston have lost their last 4 games.

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 57.9% chance of winning. However, our experts think that the probability sits between 60-65% taking all factors into consideration. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Bristol City 2 - 0 Preston

We’re predicting Bristol City to land a 2-0 victory and this is available at +650. The correct score betting option provides plenty of fun and entertainment.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Anis Mehmeti Over 0.5 Shots On Target -114

Anis Mehmeti (City) is available to finish with one or more shots on goal at -114. For those wanting to wager on Shots on Target, this player looks really appealing at the odds.

Latest Anis Mehmeti Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+280

First

+575

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-118

Under 0.5

-152

Shots

Over 2.5

+135

Under 2.5

-

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Nahki Wells to Score +265

Nahki Wells (City) has registered three goals in his past four Championship matches on home soil. We believe this is the best of the player props, with a healthy +265 available when it comes to betting him to score at any time.

Latest Nahki Wells Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+230

First

+480

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-127

Under 0.5

-130

Shots

Over 2.5

+120

Under 2.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Bristol City Under 5.5 Corners +110

City have had under 5.5 corners in four straight home matches. There is juice when it comes to going under the City Team Corners line and this is priced at +110.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Bristol City

Total

9.30 5.10 4.20

Home

8.40 4.20 4.20

Away

9.30 5.60 3.70

Preston

Total

10.80 5.00 5.80

Home

10.30 4.90 5.40

Away

10.30 3.80 6.50

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-132

Under 9.5

-108

Bristol City Corners

Over 6.5

+110

Under 6.5

-150

Preston Corners

Over 3.5

-120

Under 3.5

-120

Most Corners

1

-238

X

+600

2

+215

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Bristol City vs Preston Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

With a 56% chance of winning, Bristol City are favourites to win this Championship match and they’re available at betting odds of -128 with the bookies. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Preston North End are trading at +330.

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Full-Time Result

1

-128

X

+260

2

+330

Half-Time Result

1

+138

X

+120

2

+350

Double Chance

1X

-500

12

-385

X2

-105

Draw No Bet

1

-313

2

+200

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-128

2 Hcp +0.5

-100

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-123

Over 2.5

-104

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-116

No

-119

Nahki Wells can be backed to find the net anytime at +230, with +480 available that the market leader scores the first goal.

Nahki Wells (City)

First

+230

Anytime

+480

Scott Twine (City)

First

+240

Anytime

+540

Anis Mehmeti (City)

First

+280

Anytime

+575

Yu Hirakawa (City)

First

+300

Anytime

+650

Sinclair Armstrong (City)

First

+310

Anytime

+650

Mark Sykes (City)

First

+420

Anytime

+950

Milutin Osmajic (Preston)

First

+430

Anytime

+1000

Ched Evans (Preston)

First

+440

Anytime

+900

Max Bird (City)

First

+460

Anytime

+1150

George Earthy (City)

First

+460

Anytime

+950

Sam Greenwood (Preston)

First

+475

Anytime

+950

Will Keane (Preston)

First

+540

Anytime

+1100

Emil Riis (Preston)

First

+550

Anytime

+1200

Jason Knight (City)

First

+600

Anytime

+1300

Marcus McGuane (City)

First

+600

Anytime

+1300

Robbie Brady (Preston)

First

+600

Anytime

+1400

Mads Frökjaer-Jensen (Preston)

First

+750

Anytime

+1600

Ross McCrorie (City)

First

+900

Anytime

+1900

Joe Williams (City)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

Stefán Thórdarson (Preston)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

Luke McNally (City)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

Robert Dickie (City)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2200

George Tanner (City)

First

+1150

Anytime

+2200

Scott Twine (City)

Over 0.5

-152

Under 0.5

-114

Nahki Wells (City)

Over 0.5

-127

Under 0.5

-130

Anis Mehmeti (City)

Over 0.5

-118

Under 0.5

-152

Sinclair Armstrong (City)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-167

Yu Hirakawa (City)

Over 0.5

+104

Under 0.5

-167

Milutin Osmajic (Preston)

Over 0.5

+133

Under 0.5

-238

Ched Evans (Preston)

Over 0.5

+143

Under 0.5

-250

Sam Greenwood (Preston)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-286

Will Keane (Preston)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-303

Emil Riis (Preston)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-313

George Earthy (City)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-333

Mark Sykes (City)

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-345

Max Bird (City)

Over 0.5

+188

Under 0.5

-357

Jason Knight (City)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-556

Marcus McGuane (City)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-476

Mads Frökjaer-Jensen (Preston)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-714

Luke McNally (City)

Over 0.5

+380

Under 0.5

-1250

Nahki Wells (City)

Over 2.5

+120

Under 2.5

-

Scott Twine (City)

Over 2.5

+102

Under 2.5

-

Anis Mehmeti (City)

Over 2.5

+135

Under 2.5

-

Yu Hirakawa (City)

Over 1.5

-156

Under 1.5

-

Sinclair Armstrong (City)

Over 1.5

-172

Under 1.5

-

Milutin Osmajic (Preston)

Over 1.5

-106

Under 1.5

-

Ched Evans (Preston)

Over 1.5

+106

Under 1.5

-

Max Bird (City)

Over 1.5

+165

Under 1.5

-

George Earthy (City)

Over 1.5

-120

Under 1.5

-

Emil Riis (Preston)

Over 1.5

+132

Under 1.5

-

Jason Knight (City)

Over 0.5

-172

Under 0.5

-

Robert Dickie (City)

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-

Bristol City vs Preston Lineups & Team News

It’s good to know about any injuries and this is reflected in our City vs Preston team news, with this leading to predicted and confirmed lineups.

We’re on hand to provide you with full details of the latest Championship squads.

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