Stoke City - Preston North End betting tips and odds

Stoke City are easily the favourites in the match this Saturday, but we wouldn’t call a Home Win bet at the odds of 2.15 safe, exactly. They are more likely to win than not, but Preston North End may have a few tricks up their sleeve yet.

It would be a minor miracle for The Lilywhites to win at Stoke City, and they’re likely aware of that. Though risky, such an outcome could bring solid profits thanks to the 3.80 price on most online sportsbooks.

The Potters went into their previous Championship game at Birmingham City at a slight disadvantage, which was amplified by the fact they played as visitors. The slight disadvantage quickly turned into a harsh 2:0 defeat as they never managed to take control of the pitch.

Preston North End’s defeat in their previous home game was painful due to the crushing 0:5 final score, but it doesn’t mean they won’t perform better in round 42. They were up against Brentford, who were considered hard favourites and took the lead early.

The Lilywhites may need to work on their defence if they want to get anywhere. In the 3 most recent matches they played, they conceded more than 5 times in total, which is not a good record to have.

The two teams already met this season in the Championship, with Stoke City taking the victory. It’s understandable why most bookies consider them the favourites, though the advantage is not overwhelming.

This will no doubt be an exciting match because both squads will be able to come out in full force. No players have been sidelined due to injury or suspension, and this goes for both sides.

An Under 2.5 Goals bet combines the best of both worlds: it’s a fairly safe bet with a high probability of success, but it also offers decent betting value. You can place it on the Betsson priced at 1.57 odds.