Stoke City - Preston North End betting tips and odds

Though Stoke City are more likely to win this, an away win would only be slightly surprising. It’s a relatively balanced matchup, which usually means we’ll see some exciting football.

At 4.10 betting odds, an away win would be a huge surprise and we’re positive Preston North End are well aware of it themselves.

Stoke City are coming off from a narrow 1:0 away defeat in the previous round. The home-field disadvantage and a very difficult match-up against Millwall ensured that they spent most of the game trailing behind.

Preston’s spirits should be high after their latest Championship performance. Most bookmakers online favoured the away team, Swansea City. After a poor first half, Preston managed to snag a surprising 2:1 win.

The home team is here on the back of two consecutive matches in which fewer than 2 goals were scored in total. That’s not the kind of trend you want to be on, though it does display a kind of consistency.

All 3 of Preston’s previous Championship matches went their way. Their supporters are hoping that they’ll continue the strong performances.

The latest example of a clash between these two sides we have is from last season when The Potters managed to walk away with a solid victory and a 2+ goal difference. If the 2.08 betting odds for a home win are to be believed, most bookies are expecting them to repeat that success.

Saturday's match will see both teams at their strongest, with no players missing due to injury or suspension.

And Under 2.5 Goals is the perfect wager for this fixture. A quick glance at these teams’ statistics will tell you all you need to know about their concession rates, which is why it’s a fairly safe bet, generally priced at around 1.77.