Bet with MINO CASINO →Played: final score 2–0. The tip and analysis below are as they were before kick-off.
Stoke City v Preston takes place on 31 October 2026 · 12:30 at bet365 Stadium (Stoke-On-Trent); Adam Herczeg will referee. We back Stoke City (53%) as favourites. Further down: the tip, the probability of each result, absences and our view of the game.
Stoke City vs Preston: odds from several bookmakers
| Match result | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top odds available | 1.83 | 3.90 | 4.60 |
| Market average | 1.77 | 3.71 | 4.34 |
| Lowest odds | 1.68 | 3.26 | 4.07 |
| Goals | Best | Average | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 1.5 goals | 1.29 | 1.26 | 74.0% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 1.91 | 1.86 | 50.9% |
| Under 2.5 goals | 2.01 | 1.93 | 49.1% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 3.28 | 3.10 | 30.2% |
| BTTS – yes | 1.80 | 1.77 | 52.6% |
| BTTS – no | 2.00 | 1.96 | 47.4% |
Our odds combine the prices of several bookmakers and were refreshed 31/10/26, 09:42. Use them for guidance only, since one operator may quote differently. The margin averages 6.7%.
Match at a glance
- Likely result: Stoke City 1–1 Preston, roughly 3 goals in total.
- Table: Stoke City 7th (23 points), Preston 24th (5 points).
- Form in the competition: Stoke City 6W 2D 4L (18:16), Preston 1W 2D 9L (10:25).
- H2H: 17 matches: Stoke City 4W 6D 7L, goals 14–20.
- Absences: Stoke City 5, Preston 6.
Who will win Stoke City vs Preston?
To reach this estimate we remove the margin from several bookmakers' odds. Nothing about the outcome is guaranteed.
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Fair odds = 1 / probability. Whenever the best odds on offer top the fair odds, that price is value. Likely: ≥ 60%; possible: 50–60%; outsider: anything under 50%.
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Stoke City vs Preston: injuries, suspensions, absences
Stoke City
- A. Ampahknee injury · will miss the match
- E. Bocatinjury · will miss the match
- A. Cresswellknee injury · will miss the match
- S. Gallagherinjury · will miss the match
- S. Ingelssonmuscle injury · will miss the match
Preston
- H. Clarkeknee injury · will miss the match
- L. Gibbsmuscle injury · will miss the match
- L. Gibsonnot in the squad · will miss the match
- A. McCannhamstring injury · will miss the match
- T. Carrollankle injury · doubtful
- L. Lindsayinjury · doubtful
Absences can still change up to kick-off.
Stoke City vs Preston: form and table
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Middlesbrough | 13 | 8-4-1 | 30:17 | 28 |
| 2 |  Swansea | 13 | 8-2-3 | 20:13 | 26 |
| 3 |  Wolves | 13 | 7-3-3 | 23:16 | 24 |
| 4 |  West Brom | 13 | 7-3-3 | 19:14 | 24 |
| 5 |  Southampton | 13 | 8-3-2 | 28:13 | 23 |
| 6 |  Birmingham | 13 | 6-5-2 | 23:13 | 23 |
| 7 | Stoke City | 13 | 7-2-4 | 20:16 | 23 |
| 8 |  West Ham | 13 | 6-4-3 | 33:18 | 22 |
| 9 |  QPR | 13 | 5-5-3 | 21:16 | 20 |
| 10 |  Sheffield Utd | 13 | 5-4-4 | 17:15 | 19 |
| 11 |  Portsmouth | 13 | 5-4-4 | 16:15 | 19 |
| 12 |  Millwall | 13 | 5-3-5 | 23:21 | 18 |
| 13 |  Blackburn | 13 | 5-3-5 | 19:20 | 18 |
| 14 |  Bristol City | 13 | 5-3-5 | 15:17 | 18 |
| 15 |  Norwich | 13 | 5-0-8 | 23:24 | 15 |
| 16 |  Lincoln | 13 | 4-3-6 | 14:23 | 15 |
| 17 |  Cardiff | 13 | 3-5-5 | 19:20 | 14 |
| 18 |  Wrexham | 13 | 3-5-5 | 15:19 | 14 |
| 19 |  Bolton | 13 | 4-2-7 | 18:26 | 14 |
| 20 |  Charlton | 13 | 3-5-5 | 11:21 | 14 |
| 21 |  Watford | 13 | 3-2-8 | 12:23 | 11 |
| 22 |  Burnley | 13 | 1-6-6 | 17:25 | 9 |
| 23 |  Derby | 13 | 1-4-8 | 11:25 | 7 |
| 24 | Preston | 13 | 1-2-10 | 10:27 | 5 |
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Stoke City vs Preston: our match analysis
Why this is our tip
- Table. Stoke City: 7th, 23 points from 13 matches (7W 2D 4L). Preston: 24th, 5 points (1W 2D 10L).
- Attack and defence. Goals per game in this competition: Stoke City 1.5 scored and 1.3 conceded, Preston 0.8 scored and 2.1 conceded.
- Form in the competition. Stoke City: 6W 2D 4L, goals 18–16; Preston: 1W 2D 9L, goals 10–25.
- Head to head. Head to head over 17 meetings: Stoke City 4 wins, Preston 7 wins, plus 6 draws; goals 14–20.
What to expect
We make Stoke City the favourites. The projected scoreline is 2–1, close to 3 goals in the game, and the outcome we rate highest is 1–1 (11.4%). We see a fairly level contest.
On goals we like Both teams to score (odds 1.80), with a probability of 53% by our reckoning. By our numbers, both teams scoring is 53% and over 2.5 goals is 51%.
Main points of the prediction
- Meetings: 17; Stoke City 4 wins, 6 draws, Preston 7 wins.
- Average goals in their meetings: 2.0 per match.
- This competition, scored–conceded: Stoke City 18–16, Preston 10–25.
- Projected: close to 3 goals; probability of over 2.5 goals 51%.
- Not available: Stoke City 5, Preston 6.
Alternative tip: Both teams score: yes
Other option: Both teams score: yes (probability 53%, odds up to 1.80). We project close to 3 goals, which points the same way.
Absences
Not available for Stoke City: A. Ampah, E. Bocat, A. Cresswell, S. Gallagher, S. Ingelsson. Not available for Preston: H. Clarke, L. Gibbs, L. Gibson, A. McCann, T. Carroll, L. Lindsay. Line-ups can still change, so look at the team news again before kick-off.
Stoke City vs Preston: the numbers side by side
Only this season's games feed into these numbers, so treat them with care: the sample is small.
Form in the competition
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Stoke City vs Preston: common questions
Which bet do we recommend for Stoke City vs Preston?
On the result, our pick is Stoke City to win (1.83); on goals, Both teams to score (1.80). Prefer less risk? Go for Stoke City or draw (1X).
Who will win Stoke City vs Preston?
As we see it: Stoke City to win 53%, the draw 25%, Preston to win 22%.
What is the kick-off time and venue?
31 October 2026, 12:30, at bet365 Stadium, Stoke-On-Trent. Referee: Adam Herczeg.
Who will be missing?
Stoke City: A. Ampah, E. Bocat, A. Cresswell, S. Gallagher, S. Ingelsson. Preston: H. Clarke, L. Gibbs, L. Gibson, A. McCann, T. Carroll, L. Lindsay. Absences can still change up to kick-off.
Will the game go over 2.5 goals?
We give over 2.5 goals a 51% chance (odds 1.91), against 49% for under 2.5 (odds 2.01).
Will both teams score?
By our numbers, both sides scoring is 53% (odds 1.80).
What correct score is most probable?
In order: 1–1 (11.4%), 1–0 (11.4%), 2–1 (9.7%).
Where do your predictions come from?
It all starts with bookmaker odds: we take prices from several firms, remove the margin, average them and convert the result into probabilities. A Poisson model then supplies the expected goals and the most probable scorelines. Form, previous meetings and absences are shown alongside as background. We share our predictions to inform you, and they cannot promise that a bet will win.
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