Preston North End - Stoke City predictions

Preston North End will have to fight an uphill battle to win this match. They are the underdogs of the matchup – though Stoke City don’t have a huge advantage. Still, with the 2.52 odds on a home win, things may get a bit dicey.

The visitors understand the difficulty of the task at hand. To beat Preston on their own turf would be a major feat, and it is always a tough challenge.

All things considered, Preston North End will have been happy with their previous Championship result. They had a tough trip where everyone predicted they would end up coming from bleeding but Preston held their ground both in the first and the second half to earn a point in a Southampton HT/FT Draw.

Stoke City were the clear underdogs in their previous Championship matchup, as indicated by the overwhelming 9.78 odds that most bookies offered for their win. As expected, they lost, but not nearly as bad as many tipsters expected. A one-goal difference is not insurmountable, and it gives their supporters hope that they’ll be able to make up the points somewhere else.

The crowd at Deepdale Stadium can’t be unhappy with their offensive abilities – they scored 6 times over their latest three home games.

Looking over the visitors’ record in away games, it seems they don’t do well when they’re out of the comfort of their home field. They’ve recorded a worrying number of conceded goals in their previous 3 away games – more than 5, to be more precise.

Looking at the previous time these squads clashed in this season, it’s no surprise that Preston are the favourites. They managed to grab a narrow win playing as visitors, and it’s quite reasonable to expect them to do the same as the hosts.

This Saturday, both teams will be at full strength and able to give it their all.

If you’re hunting for betting value, a Draw bet is by far your best option. Success is definitely not guaranteed, but the 3.28 odds provide a decent enough return to make the risk worth it.