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Championship 2025-2026 • Matchweek 39
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Preston
Preston
17th place
Form
VS
20:00
20 Mar 2026
Stoke City
Stoke City
13th place
Form
AI Prediction -2.5 goals
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Value Bets
Trends
H2H Stats

Preston vs Stoke City: Match Preview, Predictions & Tips - Friday, 20 March, 2026 15:00

Winner (1x2)2.55
Preston to Win
Probability 39%
Total Goals1.75
Under 2.5
Probability 82%
Both Teams to Score2.00
No (NG)
Probability 73%
Preston Total1.52
Home Under 1.5
Probability 79%
Stoke City Total3.10
Away Under 0.5
Probability 56%
Double Chance1.42
Preston/Draw
Probability 77%
Asian Handicap1.44
Preston +0.5
Probability 77%

Betting Tip

-2.5 goals

No high-confidence tip found, displaying main verdict.

Prediction League
Championship 2025-2026
20:00
Preston W 39%
:
Stoke City W 23%

Scoring Rules

Points are calculated automatically based on your predicted score. Maximum 5 points per match.

Category Points Condition
Exact Score 5 Your prediction matches the final score exactly.
Outcome (1X2) 2 You correctly predicted the winner or a draw.
BTTS Bonus +1 You correctly predicted if both teams score (or if at least one doesn't).
Total Goals Bonus +1 You correctly predicted if total goals are Over or Under 2.5.

Examples:

  • Match result: 3:1 (Home Win, BTTS: Yes, Total: Over 2.5)
    • Prediction 3:1 → 5 points (Exact Score)
    • Prediction 2:1 → 4 points (Outcome: 2 + BTTS: +1 + Total: +1)
    • Prediction 2:0 → 2 points (Outcome: 2, BTTS: No/Yes mismatch)
    • Prediction 1:1 → 1 point (BTTS: +1, Outcome mismatch)
  • Match result: 2:0 (Home Win, BTTS: No, Total: Under 2.5)
    • Prediction 2:0 → 5 points (Exact Score)
    • Prediction 1:0 → 4 points (Outcome: 2 + BTTS: +1 + Total: +1)
    • Prediction 3:1 → 2 points (Outcome: 2, BTTS: Yes/No mismatch)
Preston
d l l l l
20 Played
7 Wins
6 Draws
7 Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.2 (23 total)
xG
1.00 (20.8 total)
Shots per Match
11 (219 total)
Shots on Target
3.3 (30% acc)
Corners
4.6 (92 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.2 per match
xGa
1.20 per match
Clean Sheets
5 (25%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
2.1 avg
Red Cards
0.1 (2 total)
Fouls
10 (199 total)
Offsides
1.6 (31 total)
19 Played
5 Wins
7 Draws
7 Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1 (19 total)
xG
0.90 (17.2 total)
Shots per Match
9.6 (182 total)
Shots on Target
3.3 (35% acc)
Corners
3.5 (66 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.3 per match
xGa
1.50 per match
Clean Sheets
4 (21%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.7 avg
Red Cards
0.1 (1 total)
Fouls
10.8 (205 total)
Offsides
1.6 (30 total)
39 Played
12 Wins
13 Draws
14 Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.1 (42 total)
xG
1.00 (38.0 total)
Shots per Match
10.3 (401 total)
Shots on Target
3.3 (32% acc)
Corners
4.1 (158 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.3 per match
xGa
1.40 per match
Clean Sheets
9 (23%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.9 avg
Red Cards
0.1 (3 total)
Fouls
10.4 (404 total)
Offsides
1.6 (61 total)
Stoke City
w l l d w
20 Played
9 Wins
5 Draws
6 Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.5 (30 total)
xG
1.20 (23.1 total)
Shots per Match
12.6 (251 total)
Shots on Target
4.6 (37% acc)
Corners
6.1 (122 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.1 per match
xGa
0.90 per match
Clean Sheets
6 (30%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
2 avg
Red Cards
0.1 (2 total)
Fouls
10.7 (213 total)
Offsides
2.6 (52 total)
19 Played
6 Wins
4 Draws
9 Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
0.8 (16 total)
xG
0.90 (17.1 total)
Shots per Match
9.4 (179 total)
Shots on Target
3 (32% acc)
Corners
4.7 (89 total)
Defense
Conceded
1 per match
xGa
1.50 per match
Clean Sheets
7 (37%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
2.1 avg
Red Cards
0.1 (2 total)
Fouls
10.1 (191 total)
Offsides
2.7 (52 total)
39 Played
15 Wins
9 Draws
15 Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.2 (46 total)
xG
1.00 (40.2 total)
Shots per Match
11 (430 total)
Shots on Target
3.8 (35% acc)
Corners
5.4 (211 total)
Defense
Conceded
1 per match
xGa
1.20 per match
Clean Sheets
13 (33%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
2 avg
Red Cards
0.1 (4 total)
Fouls
10.4 (404 total)
Offsides
2.7 (104 total)

Probable Scores Heatmap

xG: 0.84 vs 0.58
0
1
2
3
4
5
0
0:0
26.33%
🔥
0:1
13.17%
0:2
3.09%
0:3
0.5%
0:4
0.06%
0:5
0.01%
1
1:0
20.14%
1:1
11.8%
1:2
3.56%
1:3
0.67%
1:4
0.09%
1:5
0.01%
2
2:0
7.33%
2:1
5.49%
2:2
1.92%
2:3
0.43%
2:4
0.07%
2:5
0.01%
3
3:0
1.81%
3:1
1.6%
3:2
0.66%
3:3
0.17%
3:4
0.03%
3:5
0%
4
4:0
0.34%
4:1
0.34%
4:2
0.16%
4:3
0.05%
4:4
0.01%
4:5
0%
5
5:0
0.05%
5:1
0.06%
5:2
0.03%
5:3
0.01%
5:4
0%
5:5
0%
Hotspot: 0:0 (26.3%)
Total Boundaries: 0, 1, 2, 3

Probability Distribution by Total Goals

26.3%
0
33.3%
1
22.2%
2
11.4%
3
4.6%
4
1.6%
5
0.5%
6
0.1%
7
0.0%
8
0.0%
9
0.0%
10
Most Probable

🎯 Asian Handicap Predictions

PrestonHDPStoke City
2.9%
Very Low@ 10.00
-2.5
0.8%
@ 12.00Very Low
7.7%
Very Low@ 9.60
-2
2.9%
Very Low
12.4%
Very Low@ 5.25
-1.5
5.0%
@ 6.00Very Low
25.5%
Low@ 4.30
-1
13.8%
@ 5.44Very Low
38.6%
Low@ 2.51
-0.5
22.6%
@ 2.92Low
77.3%
High@ 1.44
+0.5
61.3%
@ 1.57High
86.1%
Very High@ 1.16
+1
74.5%
@ 1.22High
94.9%
Very High@ 1.12
+1.5
87.6%
@ 1.16Very High
97.0%
Very High
+2
92.3%
@ 1.01Very High
99.1%
Very High@ 1.02
+2.5
97.0%
@ 1.03Very High

Team Total Predictions

PrestonOutcomeStoke City
56.8%
Medium@ 1.33
Over 0.5
44.0%
@ 1.39Medium
43.2%
Medium@ 3.40
Under 0.5
56.0%
@ 3.10Medium
20.6%
Low@ 2.65
Over 1.5
11.5%
@ 2.96Very Low
79.4%
High@ 1.52
Under 1.5
88.5%
@ 1.46Very High
5.3%
Very Low@ 6.50
Over 2.5
2.1%
@ 8.00Very Low
94.7%
Very High@ 1.12
Under 2.5
97.9%
@ 1.10Very High
1.1%
Very Low@ 19.00
Over 3.5
0.3%
@ 23.00Very Low
98.9%
Very High@ 1.03
Under 3.5
99.7%
@ 1.02Very High
In this exciting Championship 2025-2026 - Regular Season matchup, Preston will take on Stoke City as part of the 2025-2026 season in Championship. This match is part of Matchweek 39 and will take place on 2026-03-20 at 2026-03-20 in the famous Deepdale. The referee for the game will be . Fans can expect an intense battle between the home team, Preston, and the visiting side, Stoke City. The scoreline predictions suggest Double chance : draw or Stoke City. Kickoff Details: Date: 2026-03-20 Time: 20:00 Location: Deepdale Stay tuned to see how the teams perform in this crucial game!

Value Bets and Betting Odds Comparison for Preston vs Stoke City Friday, Mar 20th, 2026 at 15:00 Football

AI Value Bets
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Correct Score 0:0
High Value
Prob: 25.3%
EV: +127.5%
Stake: $0.31
9.00
BTTS No
High Value
Prob: 72.8%
EV: +45.7%
Stake: $2.50
2.00
Goals O/U Under 2.5
High Value
Prob: 81.8%
EV: +43.1%
Stake: $3.33
1.75
Away Total Stoke City Under 1.5
High Value
Prob: 88.5%
EV: +29.2%
Stake: $5.43
1.46
Double Chance 1X
Value
Prob: 77.3%
EV: +9.8%
Stake: $5.95
1.42
Asian Handicap Stoke City +1.5
Value
Prob: 87.6%
EV: +1.6%
Stake: $10.00
1.16
Odds Comparison
Updated: 2026-03-16 09:12:17
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Trends for Preston vs Stoke City Football 20 Mar, 2026 15:00

🤖 AI Pattern Insights

Our model identified 4 recurring performance patterns influencing this matchup:

  • BTTS Magnet

    Both teams score in 75% of recent matches — strong BTTS pattern

  • 🚫
    Toothless Attack

    Stoke City struggle to score — failed to find net in 9/12 recent away matches

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🎯 Betting Analysis

Preston vs Stoke City

🔮 Main Prediction by Periods


💡 Recommendation: The main advantage is on the away team's side. Consider bets on match outcome and corresponding halves.

⚔️ Team Comparison

🏠 Preston

Early Strength
Weak
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.06
Pressure
0.07

✈️ Stoke City

Early Strength
Strong
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
-0.01
Pressure
0.13

⏰ Match Periods Analysis

📊 Periods Explanation:

Fast Start (0-15 min): Who starts the match better and scores in the first 15 minutes.

First Half (0-45 min): Overall team effectiveness in the first half.

Second Half (46-90 min): How teams play after the break.

Final Stage (76-90 min): Who is stronger in the final minutes of the match.

🏠 Preston - Periods

🚀 Fast Start (0-15 min)
Goals in First 15 min
2
Avg. Goals per Match
0.1
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
7
Avg. Goals per Match
0.35
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
10
Avg. Goals per Match
0.5
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
7
Avg. Goals per Match
0.35

✈️ Stoke City - Periods

🚀 Fast Start (0-15 min)
Goals in First 15 min
4
Avg. Goals per Match
0.2
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
9
Avg. Goals per Match
0.45
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
11
Avg. Goals per Match
0.55
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
8
Avg. Goals per Match
0.4

🏆 Detailed Team Analysis

🏠 Preston - Details

📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
0
Comeback Goals
7
Negative Sequences
3
Killer Goals
2
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
2
Late Pressure
7
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
2
Half-time Spurts
5
Second Half Starts
3
Late Surges
7
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
2
Late Conceded
4

✈️ Stoke City - Details

📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
2
Comeback Goals
3
Negative Sequences
2
Killer Goals
9
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
4
Late Pressure
8
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
4
Half-time Spurts
5
Second Half Starts
3
Late Surges
8
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
1
Late Conceded
5

💡 Betting Recommendations by Periods

  • Overall Result: Stoke City has an advantage in the match
  • Away Handicap: Consider Stoke City handicap
  • Total Goals: Analyze team goal statistics
  • Both Teams to Score: Consider defensive qualities of teams

📊 Factor Breakdown

💡 Factor Explanations:

Momentum: Team's ability to maintain and develop success. Shows how the team reacts to scored and conceded goals.

Pressure: Team's ability to create dangerous moments and score in important match moments.

Timing: Team's ability to score in specific periods of the match (start, end of half, etc.).

Defense: Defensive reliability in different periods of the match.

Momentum (Advantage)
Home +0.063
Pressure (Advantage)
Away +0.06
Timing (Advantage)
Away +0.008 (minimal)
Defense (Advantage)
Away +0.008 (away team better)

📝 Detailed Summary

🏠 Home Team Analysis (Preston):

Momentum: Moderate - team shows stable play. Pressure: Low - team rarely creates dangerous moments. Defense: Reliable at the start of the match.

✈️ Away Team Analysis (Stoke City):

Momentum: Weak - team may lose concentration. Pressure: Moderate - team periodically creates danger. Defense: Reliable at the start of the match.

🎯 Final Betting Recommendations:

Teams are approximately equal in strength across all periods. Consider bets on draw, low total goals, or exact score.

Preston
Stoke City

Preston vs Stoke City Head-to-head statistics for Fri 20 Mar, 2026 @ 15:00 Championship

Championship 2025-2026 – Group #1

#
Club
M
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
Pt
12
Norwich
l w w w w
>
37
15
6
16
51
45
6
51
13
Stoke City
w l l d w
>
38
14
9
15
45
40
5
51
14
Bristol City
w l l l d
>
38
14
9
15
49
49
0
51

16
QPR
l l l l w
>
38
14
8
16
49
60
-11
50
17
Preston
d l l l l
>
38
12
13
13
42
48
-6
49
18
Charlton
d l w w d
>
38
12
12
14
36
45
-9
48
Team comparison
Prediction
-2.5 goals
Goals Home: -3.5*
Goals Away: -3.5*
* -1.5 means that there will be a maximum of 1.5 goals in the fixture, i.e : 1 goal
Who Will Win
Preston
VS
Stoke City
Last 9 Head-to-Head Matches
3 Wins
4 Draws
2 Wins
Attack
Goals Scored
0.9 (8)
0.8 (7)
xG
0.60
1.40
Shots
7.1 (64)
15.4 (139)
Shots on Target
2.3 (21)
3.2 (29)
Corners
3.3 (30)
6.9 (62)
Defense
Conceded
0.8 (7)
0.9 (8)
xGa
1.40
0.60
Clean Sheets
4 (44%)
3 (33%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
2.6 (23)
2.6 (23)
Red Cards
0.1 (1)
0 (0)
Fouls
9.9 (89)
11.3 (102)
Offsides
2.4 (22)
1.3 (12)
26 Dec
- 15:00
Stoke City
Preston
0.94
xG
0.59
0
0
Prob 65%
Home Total Under 1.5
Odd 1.67
5 Apr
- 14:00
Preston
Stoke City
0.53
xG
2.42
1
1
26 Nov
- 19:45
Stoke City
Preston
0.71
xG
0.69
0
0
9 Mar
- 15:00
Preston
Stoke City
1
2
2 Sep
- 14:00
Stoke City
Preston
0
2
2 Jan
- 15:00
Stoke City
Preston
0
1
15 Oct
- 14:00
Preston
Stoke City
0
2
3 Jan
- 15:00
Stoke City
Preston
1
2
28 Sep
- 18:45
Preston
Stoke City
1
1
Last 6 Matches
Preston
VS
Stoke City
0/6 (0%) Victories 2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%) Draws 2/6 (33%)
5/6 (83%) Defeats 2/6 (33%)
0.17 PPG 1.33
0.33 Avg Goals Scored 1.83
2.00 Avg Goals Conceded 1.83
33% BTTS % 83%
0% Over 2.5 Goals Scored % 33%
0.79 Avg xG 1.38
Preston
D L L L L
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3 0
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Preston
1 3
Oxford United
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Preston
0 2
Millwall
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Swansea
1 1
Preston
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Blackburn
1 0
Preston
Stoke City
W L L D W
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Stoke City
3 1
Watford
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Stoke City
3 3
Ipswich
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Swansea
2 0
Stoke City
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Coventry
2 1
Stoke City
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2 1
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Stoke City
2 2
Leicester

Preston vs Stoke City: Pre-match Stats Comparison

This section provides average statistics and percentages on the main markets for the last 10 matches of both teams ℹ️

Home/Away: Shows home matches for Preston and away matches for Stoke City

Number of goals
Preston
Under
Over
Stoke City
Under
Over
0.5
50% 5
50% 5
40% 4
60% 6
1.5
90% 9
10% 1
60% 6
40% 4
2.5
100% 10
0% 0
80% 8
20% 2
3.5
100% 10
0% 0
100% 10
0% 0
4.5
100% 10
0% 0
100% 10
0% 0
Both teams to score
Preston
Stoke City
Yes
40% 4
60% 6
No
60% 6
40% 4
1X2
Preston
Stoke City
1
10% 1
20% 2
X
30% 3
40% 4
2
60% 6
40% 4
Double Chance
Preston
Stoke City
12
70% 7
60% 6
1X
40% 4
60% 6
X2
90% 9
80% 8
Total Goals
Preston
Stoke City
0-1
20% 2
20% 2
2-3
50% 5
50% 5
4+
30% 3
30% 3
Total Corners
Preston
Under
Over
Stoke City
Under
Over
7.5
80% 8
20% 2
90% 9
10% 1
8.5
100% 10
0% 0
100% 10
0% 0
9.5
100% 10
0% 0
100% 10
0% 0
10.5
100% 10
0% 0
100% 10
0% 0
Clean Sheet
Preston
Stoke City
Yes
10% 1
10% 1
No
90% 9
90% 9
1X2 HT - FT
Preston
Stoke City
HT 1 - FT 1
10% 1
10% 1
HT 1 - FT 2
0% 0
0% 0
HT 1 - FT X
20% 2
20% 2
HT 2 - FT 1
0% 0
0% 0
HT 2 - FT 2
40% 4
10% 1
HT 2 - FT X
0% 0
10% 1
HT X - FT 1
0% 0
10% 1
HT X - FT 2
20% 2
30% 3
HT X - FT X
10% 1
10% 1
xG(xGa)
Preston
Stoke City
xG
0.69
1.04
xGa
1.66
1.46
Number of goals
Preston
Under
Over
Stoke City
Under
Over
0.5
60% 6
40% 4
50% 5
50% 5
1.5
100% 10
0% 0
90% 9
10% 1
2.5
100% 10
0% 0
100% 10
0% 0
3.5
100% 10
0% 0
100% 10
0% 0
4.5
100% 10
0% 0
100% 10
0% 0
Both teams to score
Preston
Stoke City
Yes
10% 1
20% 2
No
90% 9
80% 8
1X2
Preston
Stoke City
1
30% 3
30% 3
X
30% 3
50% 5
2
40% 4
20% 2
Double Chance
Preston
Stoke City
12
70% 7
50% 5
1X
60% 6
80% 8
X2
70% 7
70% 7
Total Goals
Preston
Stoke City
0-1
60% 6
70% 7
2-3
40% 4
30% 3
4+
0% 0
0% 0
Clean Sheet
Preston
Stoke City
Yes
50% 5
60% 6
No
50% 5
40% 4
Number of goals
Preston
Under
Over
Stoke City
Under
Over
0.5
80% 8
20% 2
50% 5
50% 5
1.5
100% 10
0% 0
90% 9
10% 1
2.5
100% 10
0% 0
100% 10
0% 0
3.5
100% 10
0% 0
100% 10
0% 0
4.5
100% 10
0% 0
100% 10
0% 0
Both teams to score
Preston
Stoke City
Yes
20% 2
30% 3
No
80% 8
70% 7
1X2
Preston
Stoke City
1
0% 0
30% 3
X
30% 3
10% 1
2
70% 7
60% 6
Double Chance
Preston
Stoke City
12
70% 7
90% 9
1X
30% 3
40% 4
X2
100% 10
70% 7
Total Goals
Preston
Stoke City
0-1
70% 7
60% 6
2-3
30% 3
30% 3
4+
0% 0
10% 1
Clean Sheet
Preston
Stoke City
Yes
20% 2
30% 3
No
80% 8
70% 7
0.67 xG 0.47
56% Ball Possession 44%
13 Total Shots 10
4 Shots on Goal 3
8 Shots Off Goal 7
6 Corners 5
2 Yellow Cards 2
Championship Match: Burnley 0 - Stoke City 0 Full-Time Result
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Stoke City 1, Sunderland 0: Final Whistle in Championship Clash
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Final Score: Stoke City 0 - Leeds United 2 in Championship Match
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