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Championship 2025-2026 • Matchweek 39
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Preston
Preston
10th place
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20:00
20 Mar 2026
Stoke City
Stoke City
16th place
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Preston vs Stoke City: Match Preview, Predictions & Tips - Friday, 20 March, 2026 15:00

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Prediction League
Championship 2025-2026
20:00
Preston
:
Stoke City

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
l d w d l
18 Played
7 Wins
6 Draws
5 Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.2 (22 total)
xG
1.10 (19.4 total)
Shots per Match
11.1 (200 total)
Shots on Target
3.3 (30% acc)
Corners
4.6 (82 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.1 per match
xGa
1.20 per match
Clean Sheets
5 (28%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
2.1 avg
Red Cards
0.1 (2 total)
Fouls
10 (180 total)
Offsides
1.6 (28 total)
16 Played
5 Wins
6 Draws
5 Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.1 (18 total)
xG
0.90 (14.0 total)
Shots per Match
9.6 (154 total)
Shots on Target
3.4 (36% acc)
Corners
3.5 (56 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.2 per match
xGa
1.40 per match
Clean Sheets
4 (25%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.9 avg
Red Cards
0.1 (1 total)
Fouls
10.4 (167 total)
Offsides
1.6 (25 total)
34 Played
12 Wins
12 Draws
10 Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.2 (40 total)
xG
1.00 (33.5 total)
Shots per Match
10.4 (354 total)
Shots on Target
3.4 (32% acc)
Corners
4.1 (138 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.1 per match
xGa
1.30 per match
Clean Sheets
9 (26%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
2 avg
Red Cards
0.1 (3 total)
Fouls
10.2 (347 total)
Offsides
1.6 (53 total)
Stoke City
d l d l d
17 Played
7 Wins
4 Draws
6 Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.3 (22 total)
xG
1.00 (17.5 total)
Shots per Match
11.6 (198 total)
Shots on Target
3.9 (34% acc)
Corners
6.1 (103 total)
Defense
Conceded
0.9 per match
xGa
0.80 per match
Clean Sheets
6 (35%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.9 avg
Red Cards
0.1 (2 total)
Fouls
10.5 (178 total)
Offsides
2.6 (45 total)
17 Played
6 Wins
4 Draws
7 Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
0.9 (15 total)
xG
0.90 (16.1 total)
Shots per Match
9.9 (169 total)
Shots on Target
3.2 (32% acc)
Corners
4.9 (83 total)
Defense
Conceded
0.9 per match
xGa
1.40 per match
Clean Sheets
7 (41%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
2.1 avg
Red Cards
0.1 (1 total)
Fouls
10.2 (173 total)
Offsides
2.8 (47 total)
34 Played
13 Wins
8 Draws
13 Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.1 (37 total)
xG
1.00 (33.6 total)
Shots per Match
10.8 (367 total)
Shots on Target
3.6 (33% acc)
Corners
5.5 (186 total)
Defense
Conceded
0.9 per match
xGa
1.10 per match
Clean Sheets
13 (38%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
2 avg
Red Cards
0.1 (3 total)
Fouls
10.3 (351 total)
Offsides
2.7 (92 total)

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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 . 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

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🤖 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

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    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

🚀 Match Start: Stoke City is stronger in the first 15 minutes (6 vs 3).
🔄 Second Half: Preston is stronger in the second half (9 vs 5).
⚡ Final Stage: Preston is stronger in the final minutes (7 vs 4).

💡 Recommendation: Teams are equal in strength. Consider bets on draw or exact score.

⚔️ Team Comparison

🏠 Preston

Early Strength
Weak
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.14
Pressure
0.11

✈️ Stoke City

Early Strength
Strong
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
-0.01
Pressure
0.12

⏰ 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
3
Avg. Goals per Match
0.15
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
9
Avg. Goals per Match
0.45
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
9
Avg. Goals per Match
0.45
⚡ 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
6
Avg. Goals per Match
0.3
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
12
Avg. Goals per Match
0.6
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
5
Avg. Goals per Match
0.25
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
4
Avg. Goals per Match
0.2

🏆 Detailed Team Analysis

🏠 Preston - Details

📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
0
Comeback Goals
9
Negative Sequences
2
Killer Goals
4
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
3
Late Pressure
7
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
3
Half-time Spurts
6
Second Half Starts
2
Late Surges
7
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
4
Late Conceded
4

✈️ Stoke City - Details

📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
2
Comeback Goals
2
Negative Sequences
2
Killer Goals
6
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
6
Late Pressure
4
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
6
Half-time Spurts
6
Second Half Starts
1
Late Surges
4
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
1
Late Conceded
5

💡 Betting Recommendations by Periods

  • 🚀 Away Fast Start: Stoke City often scores in the first 15 minutes (6 vs 3)
  • First Goal Away: High probability of Stoke City scoring first
  • 🔄 Second Half Dominance: Preston shows superior performance after the break (9 vs 5 goals)
  • Second Half Winner: High probability of Preston winning the second half
  • ⚡ Final Stage Mastery: Preston excels in the closing minutes (7 vs 4 late goals)
  • Last Goal Scorer: High probability of Preston scoring the final goal
  • Late Goals Market: Consider bets on goals after 75th minute
  • Overall Result: Teams are equal in strength
  • Draw: Consider draw bets
  • 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 +0.152
Pressure (Advantage)
Away +0.009
Timing (Advantage)
Home +0.003 (minimal)
Defense (Advantage)
Away +0.038 (away team better)

📝 Detailed Summary

🏠 Home Team Analysis (Preston):

Momentum: Strong - team reacts well to changes in the match. Pressure: Moderate - team periodically creates danger. Defense: Vulnerable 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
9
Watford
l d l d w
>
33
12
12
9
43
38
5
48
10
Preston
l d w d l
>
33
12
12
9
40
37
3
48
11
Southampton
d w w w d
>
33
12
11
10
49
45
4
47

15
Swansea
l w w l w
>
33
13
6
14
39
39
0
45
16
Stoke City
d l d l d
>
33
12
8
13
36
31
5
44
17
Charlton
w d w l d
>
33
10
10
13
32
42
-10
40
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
1/6 (17%) Victories 0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%) Draws 3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%) Defeats 3/6 (50%)
0.83 PPG 0.50
0.67 Avg Goals Scored 0.67
1.83 Avg Goals Conceded 1.33
33% BTTS % 50%
0% Over 2.5 Goals Scored % 0%
0.55 Avg xG 0.75
Preston
L D W D L
Championship 2025-2026 - Regular Season
20 Feb 2026 - 20:00
Blackburn
1 0
Preston
Championship 2025-2026 - Regular Season
14 Feb 2026 - 15:00
Preston
2 2
Watford
Championship 2025-2026 - Regular Season
7 Feb 2026 - 15:01
Preston
1 0
Portsmouth
Championship 2025-2026 - Regular Season
31 Jan 2026 - 15:00
Ipswich
1 1
Preston
Championship 2025-2026 - Regular Season
24 Jan 2026 - 12:30
Middlesbrough
4 0
Preston
Championship 2025-2026 - Regular Season
20 Jan 2026 - 19:45
Preston
0 3
Hull City
Stoke City
D L D L D
Championship 2025-2026 - Regular Season
21 Feb 2026 - 12:30
Stoke City
2 2
Leicester
Championship 2025-2026 - Regular Season
11 Feb 2026 - 19:45
Charlton
1 0
Stoke City
Championship 2025-2026 - Regular Season
7 Feb 2026 - 15:01
West Brom
0 0
Stoke City
Championship 2025-2026 - Regular Season
31 Jan 2026 - 12:30
Stoke City
0 2
Southampton
Championship 2025-2026 - Regular Season
24 Jan 2026 - 15:00
Birmingham
1 1
Stoke City
Championship 2025-2026 - Regular Season
21 Jan 2026 - 20:00
Stoke City
1 2
Middlesbrough

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
70% 7
30% 3
80% 8
20% 2
2.5
90% 9
10% 1
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
30% 3
30% 3
X
20% 2
40% 4
2
50% 5
30% 3
Double Chance
Preston
Stoke City
12
80% 8
60% 6
1X
50% 5
70% 7
X2
70% 7
70% 7
Total Goals
Preston
Stoke City
0-1
40% 4
50% 5
2-3
40% 4
40% 4
4+
20% 2
10% 1
Total Corners
Preston
Under
Over
Stoke City
Under
Over
7.5
90% 9
10% 1
100% 10
0% 0
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
30% 3
50% 5
No
70% 7
50% 5
1X2 HT - FT
Preston
Stoke City
HT 1 - FT 1
30% 3
10% 1
HT 1 - FT 2
0% 0
10% 1
HT 1 - FT X
10% 1
10% 1
HT 2 - FT 1
0% 0
0% 0
HT 2 - FT 2
20% 2
10% 1
HT 2 - FT X
0% 0
10% 1
HT X - FT 1
0% 0
20% 2
HT X - FT 2
30% 3
10% 1
HT X - FT X
10% 1
20% 2
xG(xGa)
Preston
Stoke City
xG
0.76
1.15
xGa
1.33
1.04
Number of goals
Preston
Under
Over
Stoke City
Under
Over
0.5
60% 6
40% 4
70% 7
30% 3
1.5
100% 10
0% 0
100% 10
0% 0
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
0% 0
0% 0
No
100% 10
100% 10
1X2
Preston
Stoke City
1
40% 4
30% 3
X
40% 4
50% 5
2
20% 2
20% 2
Double Chance
Preston
Stoke City
12
60% 6
50% 5
1X
80% 8
80% 8
X2
60% 6
70% 7
Total Goals
Preston
Stoke City
0-1
80% 8
100% 10
2-3
20% 2
0% 0
4+
0% 0
0% 0
Clean Sheet
Preston
Stoke City
Yes
80% 8
80% 8
No
20% 2
20% 2
Number of goals
Preston
Under
Over
Stoke City
Under
Over
0.5
60% 6
40% 4
60% 6
40% 4
1.5
90% 9
10% 1
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
10% 1
No
80% 8
90% 9
1X2
Preston
Stoke City
1
20% 2
30% 3
X
20% 2
30% 3
2
60% 6
40% 4
Double Chance
Preston
Stoke City
12
80% 8
70% 7
1X
40% 4
60% 6
X2
80% 8
70% 7
Total Goals
Preston
Stoke City
0-1
70% 7
70% 7
2-3
30% 3
30% 3
4+
0% 0
0% 0
Clean Sheet
Preston
Stoke City
Yes
30% 3
60% 6
No
70% 7
40% 4
0.73 xG 0.74
53% Ball Possession 47%
12 Total Shots 11
4 Shots on Goal 3
8 Shots Off Goal 7
6 Corners 5
2 Yellow Cards 2
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