Stoke vs Preston Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 31 Oct 2026
Stoke vs Preston Predictions
Stoke look like the bet to place on the Full-Time Result market, especially as odds of -132 are available. Back our value selection with confidence when they clash with Preston.
Read on for our full Stoke vs Preston betting analysis, featuring the reasoning behind our main match prediction, alongside our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
Stoke vs Preston Preview
Stoke square off against Preston at bet365 Stadium, with kick-off set for 08:30 on Saturday 31 October.
Stoke City played Bristol City at home in their last game. It was a 0-0 draw at bet365 Stadium. Mark Robins' side dominated possession with 64% of the ball but had just one shot on target.
Preston North End drew 1-1 in their previous game. This was at home against West Bromwich Albion at Deepdale. The Lilywhites were restricted to just 28% possession and had four shots on goal, while Andrew Hughes was on the scoresheet.
H2H: Preston Beat Stoke in their Previous Meeting
Preston have not lost any of the past four games against Stoke. In their last encounter, Preston banked a 3-1 home win at Deepdale. The previous 10 H2H games have ended in four Preston victories, four draws and two Stoke wins.
| Championship | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 |  Stoke |
12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 16 | 2 | 18:16 | 20 |
| 24 |  Preston |
12 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 10 | 25 | -15 | 10:25 | 5 |
Stoke have 6 wins, 2 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.6 goals from 3.9 shots on goal and 11.3 attempts. The Staffordshire outfit have averaged 46.9% possession and 4.7 corners per game, with the opposition getting 1.1 goals from 4.4 shots on goal, 15.7 attempts and 5.4 corners.
The four top scorers are Jack McGlynn, Sam Gallagher, Justin Devenny and Ethan Galbraith, with these players all scoring 2 goals. The leading assistor is Ethan Galbraith with 3.
Preston have won 1, lost 7 and drawn 2, averaging 12.5 attempts, 2.7 shots on goal and 0.8 goals. Graham Alexander's team average 39.4% possession, 5.0 corners awarded and 6.0 corners against them, while 2.0 goals have been conceded from 4.6 shots on goal and 14.9 attempts.
Callum Lang has landed 3 goals, Johnny Kenny 2, with Andrew Hughes and two others scoring 1. The top assistors in the last 10 games are Leo Leroy, Stanley Mills and Delano Burgzorg who have all made 1.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Stoke predicted lineup (3-4-3): Viktor Johansson (GK), Ben Wilmot, Bosun Lawal, Luke Graham, Benjamin Johnson, Djibril Soumaré, Ethan Galbraith, Luca Bombino, Jack McGlynn, George Hirst, Justin Devenny.
Preston predicted lineup (3-4-2-1): Daniel Iversen (GK), Odel Offiah, Jordan Storey, Andrew Hughes, Stanley Mills, Léo Leroy, Brad Potts, Andrija Vukcevic, Callum Lang, Alfie Devine, Johnny Kenny.
Main Match Prediction
Stoke can’t be ignored when they play this Championship clash, especially as odds of -132 are available for this prediction. Head to the Full-Time Result market to back this value selection.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
Our football picks always stem from lots of research and it begins by looking at the latest Championship team news and current form. When we have a strong view of what might happen, we match up the latest numbers.
According to the top bookies, our pick has a 56.8% chance of landing a return. Based on our tipsters research, we calculate the actual probability to be 60-65%. This is why we can recommend this bet.
If you can correctly predict that Stoke will triumph along with the number of goals, then you are able to combine the two options and getting bigger odds on the Match Result & Total market.
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Correct Score Prediction
2
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0
Preston
Stoke are available to back at +650 to secure a 2-0 victory. This is a risky but potentially more rewarding bet, with this correct score option providing appeal.
Player Prop Picks
Ethan Galbraith (Stoke) is available to register a minimum of one shot on goal at +110. He looks like an attractive pick and we’ll have a bet on this Shots on Target outcome as the betting odds stand out.
Justin Devenny (Stoke) has netted two goals in his past four Championship matches on home soil. We’re content to land the +350 for this Anytime Goalscorer bet as there’s value in the odds that he features on the scoresheet.
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Corners Prediction
The 3.5 corners line has not been covered by Preston in their past three away games, while Stoke have conceded 3.00 corners on average in their last 10 home matches. There’s the opportunity to go under the Preston Team Corners line and we’re expecting this to happen, with odds of -100 available.
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Bet Builder Tips
Our bet builder is packed with these picks: Stoke to triumph, two or less goals in total and also Ethan Galbraith (Stoke) to finish with at minimum of one shot on target.
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Stoke 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.
The Stoke City betting odds are -139 which means that they’re favourites to land victory in this Championship encounter. It’s also suggested by the bookies that this team have a 58% chance of winning. If you’re searching for a different slant, Preston North End are available at +350.
Stoke are -114 if you take them on the Asian Handicap at -0.75. Stakes are split between -0.5 and -1 which means you need a 2+ goal win for a full payout. A one-goal victory means a return with half your stake and the other half refunded.
You can back Under 2.5 Goals or Over 2.5 Goals at roughly the same price right now. Punters anticipating that both teams will find the net are able to land -127 for the BTTS Yes option.
Hundreds of markets are made available when it comes to Championship games, with the best football betting sites leaving no stone unturned in terms of available options.
Lamine Cisse is favourite to be First Goalscorer at +390. If you want to back him to score the last goal, you can get similar odds.
Stats: Last 10 Championship matches only.
Stoke have collected four victories, four losses and two draws in the last 10 home games, recording an average of 1.50 goals per match and conceding 1.30.
Preston are winless over their previous six games on their travels. The Lilywhites have six defeats, two victories and two draws in the last 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.30 goals per game and conceding 2.20.
The last bet365 Stadium meeting saw Stoke and Preston draw 0-0. 5 of the past 8 H2H matches at bet365 Stadium have gone the way of Preston, with three draws also occurring.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoke Home Stats |
4-2-4 | 2.80 | 1.50 | 1.30 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 4 | |
| Preston Away Stats |
2-2-6 | 3.50 | 1.30 | 2.20 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 2 | |
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No
- Championship: 20/03 2026 Preston 3 Stoke 1
- Championship: 26/12 2025 Stoke 0 Preston 0
- Championship: 05/04 2025 Preston 1 Stoke 1
- Championship: 26/11 2024 Stoke 0 Preston 0
- Championship: 09/03 2024 Preston 1 Stoke 2
- Championship: 02/09 2023 Stoke 0 Preston 2
- Championship: 02/01 2023 Stoke 0 Preston 1
- Championship: 15/10 2022 Preston 0 Stoke 2
- Championship: 03/01 2022 Stoke 1 Preston 2
- Championship: 28/09 2021 Preston 1 Stoke 1
Stoke League Stats
Preston League Stats
- 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 1 win, 7 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 0.80 goals scored and 2.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 2.20 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.50 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 9 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.70 corners awarded and 5.40 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.90 corners awarded and 3.00 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 10.10 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.90 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 5.00 corners awarded and 6.00 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.20 corners awarded and 6.20 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 11.00 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.40 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 8 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 46.90% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 49.50% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 39.40% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 40.70% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 1 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 1 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Stoke this season are Ethan Galbraith (3), Eric Bocat (2), Jack McGlynn (2)
- Top Assistors for Stoke this season are Ethan Galbraith (3), Eric Bocat (2), George Hirst (1)
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Stoke vs Preston Lineups & Team News
Stoke Predicted Lineup 3-4-3
Preston Predicted Lineup 3-4-2-1
Stoke Predicted Lineup 3-4-3
Preston Predicted Lineup 3-4-2-1
Previous Stoke Lineups
Previous Preston Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Stoke Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Mark Robins
Preston Player Stats & Squad
Championship Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middlesbrough | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 27:17 | 25 |
| 2 | Swansea | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 16:13 | 23 |
| 3 | West Ham | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 32:15 | 22 |
| 4 | Wolverhampton | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 20:16 | 21 |
| 5 | West Brom | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 16:13 | 21 |
| 6 | Southampton | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 24:12 | 20 |
| 7 | Birmingham | 12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 20:12 | 20 |
| 8 | QPR | 12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 20:12 | 20 |
| 9 | Stoke | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 18:16 | 20 |
| 10 | Blackburn | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 19:16 | 18 |
| 11 | Portsmouth | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 16:15 | 18 |
| 12 | Sheffield Utd | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 16:15 | 16 |
| 13 | Millwall | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 19:20 | 15 |
| 14 | Bristol City | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 12:15 | 15 |
| 15 | Lincoln | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 13:20 | 15 |
| 16 | Cardiff | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 19:17 | 14 |
| 17 | Wrexham | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 15:18 | 14 |
| 18 | Bolton | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 16:23 | 14 |
| 19 | Charlton | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 11:18 | 14 |
| 20 | Norwich | 12 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 20:22 | 12 |
| 21 | Watford | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 10:20 | 11 |
| 22 | Burnley | 12 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 17:25 | 8 |
| 23 | Derby | 12 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 10:21 | 7 |
| 24 | Preston | 12 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 10:25 | 5 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southampton | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 16:4 | 16 |
| 2 | Middlesbrough | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 14:9 | 14 |
| 3 | Cardiff | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 13:6 | 12 |
| 4 | Blackburn | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 11:7 | 12 |
| 5 | QPR | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 13:5 | 11 |
| 6 | Swansea | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 7:3 | 11 |
| 7 | Wolverhampton | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 10:7 | 11 |
| 8 | West Brom | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 9:6 | 11 |
| 9 | West Ham | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 17:8 | 10 |
| 10 | Birmingham | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 14:7 | 10 |
| 11 | Stoke | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10:6 | 10 |
| 12 | Portsmouth | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10:10 | 10 |
| 13 | Watford | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8:9 | 10 |
| 14 | Charlton | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 5:5 | 9 |
| 15 | Millwall | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 11:8 | 8 |
| 16 | Wrexham | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10:8 | 8 |
| 17 | Sheffield Utd | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 8:7 | 8 |
| 18 | Norwich | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 10:10 | 6 |
| 19 | Bristol City | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 3:6 | 6 |
| 20 | Bolton | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 7:12 | 6 |
| 21 | Lincoln | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7:13 | 5 |
| 22 | Burnley | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 8:10 | 4 |
| 23 | Preston | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5:10 | 4 |
| 24 | Derby | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 4:10 | 2 |
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