Stoke vs Preston Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & Odds

Stoke vs Preston Game Preview

Stoke vs Preston puts a side chasing the playoff places up against the Championship's bottom club, with the Potters making this their annual Remembrance matchup at the bet365 Stadium.

Stoke sit 9th in the standings, and the Stoke vs Preston betting odds back the hosts accordingly, with Stoke installed as the moneyline favorite.

Preston are dead last and still waiting for a first win under Graham Alexander, the former club captain who replaced Paul Heckingbottom as manager on September 28. The early returns have been grim.

The head-to-head offers the hosts no comfort zone. Of the previous meetings on record, Stoke have won one, Preston have won two and three finished in a tie.

Stoke vs Preston Recent Results

Stoke's last outing was a scoreless tie with Bristol City, and that was enough to knock them out of the playoff places. Zoom out, though, and the Potters look sharp, with four wins from their last six league games and just one loss in their last nine. Summer additions Ethan Galbraith and George Hirst have settled into the core of the side.

Preston are in a full-blown slump. They have failed to win their last 7 games in the Championship. Last weekend's battling tie with West Brom at Deepdale, rescued by an Andrew Hughes goal, stopped the losing run but still left them bottom of the standings and six points adrift of safety.

Stoke vs Preston Lineups & Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

Stoke: Eric Bocat (Injured/out), Sam Gallagher (Injured/out), Lamine Cissé (Injured/doubtful), Svante Ingelsson (Injured/out), Aaron Cresswell (Injured/out), Ato Ampah (Injured/out)

Preston: Lewis Gibson (Injured/out), Harry Clarke (Injured/out), Liam Gibbs (Injured/out), Liam Lindsay (Injured/doubtful), Ali McCann (Injured/out)

Stoke

Eric Bocat's injury kept him out of the Bristol City game. Million Manhoef also missed that one because of a family bereavement, and there is no word yet on whether he returns here. Lamine Cissé will be checked after picking up an issue last weekend. On the Stoke vs Preston lineups front, the hosts' probable shape is a 3-4-2-1 with George Hirst leading the line.

Preston

Jordan Thompson is available again after serving a one-game suspension. Lewis Gibson has undergone a procedure on a hernia, while Alfie Devine is struggling with a fitness issue. Harry Clarke and Liam Gibbs are both listed as injured. The probable XI mirrors Stoke's 3-4-2-1, with Johnny Kenny up top.

Stoke vs Preston Predicted Lineup

Stoke

Formation: 3-4-2-1 (probable)

Predicted Starting Lineup: Viktor Johansson; Luke Graham, Bosun Lawal, Ben Wilmot; Luca Bombino, Ethan Galbraith, Djibril Soumaré, Ben Johnson; Justin Devenny, Jack McGlynn; George Hirst

Preston

Formation: 3-4-2-1 (probable)

Predicted Starting Lineup: Daniel Iversen; Andrew Hughes, Jordan Storey, Odeluga Offiah; Andrija Vukčević, Léo Leroy, Brad Potts, Stanley Mills; Delano Burgzorg, Andrew Moran; Johnny Kenny

Stoke vs Preston Key Stats & Game Facts

• Stoke have had 8+ corners in 4 of their last 4 games vs Preston in the Championship.
• Stoke have scored 2+ goals in 4 of their last 6 games in the Championship.
• Johnny Kenny has attempted 3+ shots in 5 of his last 5 appearances in the Championship.
• Ethan Galbraith has provided assists in 3 of his last 5 appearances in the Championship.
• Preston have received 2+ cards in 7 of their last 7 games vs Stoke in the Championship.

Stoke vs Preston Prediction & Best Picks

Our Prediction

Our Stoke vs Preston prediction is a 2-0 win for the hosts. Stoke are one of the league's in-form sides. Preston, meanwhile, generate looks at goal but are poor at finishing them, and that is a bad combination against a home team that tends to keep this matchup low-scoring. We'll take the Potters to win this with a clean sheet.

Best Picks

Both Teams To Score: No. Preston have kept a clean sheet across 7 of their last 8 away games at Stoke. The market here is Both Teams To Score, and this selection kicks off our Stoke vs Preston best picks. That clean-sheet run covers all competitions, and the value flag keeps flashing on it. Preston sit last in both the standings and the form table, and they haven't found the net much on their recent visits here, so the hosts keeping them out is the angle we like.

Stoke to win in the Moneyline. They are the home favorites against bottom-placed Preston. This is the home side on the Moneyline, and it matches a projected win probability of 53.4% for Stoke. Preston have failed to win their last 7 games in the Championship, while the Potters arrive as one of the division's in-form sides.

Stoke vs Preston Same Game Parlay

Our Stoke vs Preston Same Game Parlay picks combine three player props, on Johnny Kenny's shooting, a Maksym Talovierov card and Stanley Mills' fouling, with Stoke to score twice or more.

Johnny Kenny Over 2.5 in the Player Shots market. The Preston forward has fired off 4+ shots 3 times across his last 5 Championship games, and his team loves to shoot.

Maksym Talovierov To Be Shown A Card. He has been booked in 2 of his 3 most recent Championship appearances, and with both sides playing an aggressive style, the referee should stay busy.

Stanley Mills Over 1.5 in the Player Fouls market. Mills has committed 2+ fouls in each of his last 4 Championship outings, and he plays on the right side of a team with an aggressive streak.

Stoke Over 1.5 in the Total Home Goals market. Our 2-0 call covers it, and the Potters' standout strength is creating long-shot opportunities, so they can score from distance too.

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Same Game Parlay odds correct at time of publishing.

Stoke vs Preston Talking Points

The big hurdle for Stoke is history at their own ground. Preston are undefeated in their last 8 away games against Stoke in all competitions, and under 2.5 goals has landed 7 times across Stoke's last 8 home games against Preston in all competitions, so this matchup tends to get stubborn and messy. The current gap between these teams is wide enough to end that run, but the hosts need to stay alert out wide. Stoke struggle to defend attacks down the wings, while Preston like to attack down the right and cross often, which makes Stanley Mills the visitor to watch.

Stoke vs Preston Predictions FAQs

What is the predicted score for Stoke vs Preston?

The predicted score for Stoke vs Preston is Stoke 2, Preston 0.

What time does Stoke vs Preston kick off?

The game kicks off on Saturday at 8:30 AM ET / 5:30 AM PT. The Championship game takes place at bet365 Stadium.

Where is Stoke vs Preston being played?

Stoke vs Preston is being played at bet365 Stadium.

Which Stoke and Preston players are injured or doubtful?

For Stoke, Eric Bocat and Sam Gallagher are injured, and Lamine Cissé is doubtful. For Preston, Lewis Gibson, Harry Clarke and Liam Gibbs are injured, and Liam Lindsay is doubtful.

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