Preston North End vs Stoke City
28th September 1945hrs
Football – England – EFL Championship
Pick Away Win & BTTS
Bookmaker Unibet
Odds: 5/1 odds taken 1416 GMT, Monday 27 September
In the EFL Championship on Tuesday night, Frankie McAvoy’s Preston North End entertain Michael O’Neill’s Stoke City at Deepdale. The Potters are sitting pretty in fifth spot at present after five wins from their opening nine. City will be on the lookout for another three points from this one. Preston have had a mixed bag of results but are unbeaten in eight league and cup fixtures. This promises to be an intriguing Championship encounter in Lancashire.
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Preston North End Preview – Can the Lilywhites stretch unbeaten run?
Frankie McAvoy’s Preston North End made a slow start to their season, losing each of their opening three in the Championship. Since then, though, North End are undefeated in six league matches, winning two and drawing four.
Preston are through to the fourth round of the Carabao Cup after wins over Mansfield Town, Morecambe and Cheltenham Town. Next up in that competition is a home game against Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool in late October.
They are going great guns in the cup, but the Lilywhites have struggled for wins in the Championship, picking up just two so far. As a result, Preston are down in 15th spot with just ten points to their name. Can they win this one in midweek?
Stoke City Preview – Sixth league victory for the Potters?
Stoke City have made a solid start to their season. In the Championship, O’Neill’s boys have won five, drawn two and lost two. They currently occupy fifth spot in the table, four points behind leaders Bournemouth.
Like Preston, Stoke have also impressed in the EFL Cup, seeing off Fleetwood Town, Doncaster Rovers and Watford so far. They face Premier League new boys Brentford in the next round.
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In the Championship, Stoke beat Hull City at the bet365 Stadium last time out. That was just what the doctor ordered after a surprise defeat at Derby County seven days earlier. Can the Potters claim a sixth league success of their season on Tuesday night?
Preston North End vs Stoke City Betting Advice
When these two teams last met at Deepdale, Stoke left with a narrow 1-0 win. Lee Gregory’s first-half strike did the business in that one. The reverse game several months later ended in a forgettable 0-0 draw.
Preston have a good recent record in this fixture, losing just one of the past seven. Prior to last season’s two meetings, North End had won four and drawn one of five against Stoke.
Key Facts – Preston North End vs Stoke City Betting Tip
- Preston have drawn four Championship games on the spin
- Stoke have won five of their opening nine in the league
- Both clubs are through to the Round of 16 of the Carabao Cup
Preston have been tough to beat in recent weeks, winning four and drawing four of their last eight in all competitions. However, each of their previous four matches in the Championship have ended level.
We fancy in-form Stoke to pick up a precious three points on the road in midweek. There is good value in 5/1 for the away win and both teams to score. Also, check out the solid odds of 5/1 for the draw at half time and the Stoke win at full time.
The best betting odds for Preston North End vs Stoke City
Preston North End to win: 15/8 at Bet365
Draw: 21/10 at Bet365
Stoke City to win: 13/8 at Bet365
