Stoke City v Preston North End
EFL ChampionshipSat 31 Oct · 12:30
Who wins?
Stoke
56%
Draw
24%
Preston
20%
Expected goals
Over 2.5: 52% · Under 2.5: 49%
Both teams to score: 52%
Market probability with the margin removed (not odds and not betting advice). 18+
Stoke City host Preston North End on Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 12:30 (UK time) at bet365 Stadium in the Championship.
Stoke City sit 9th on 20 points.
Preston North End sit 24th on 5 points.
Stoke City have 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches.
Preston North End have 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches.
Last 5 meetings: Stoke City won 1, Preston North End won 1, 3 drawn.
- Competition
- EFL Championship
- Kick-off
- Saturday, 31 October 2026, 12:30 (UK time)
- Venue
- bet365 Stadium, Stoke-on-Trent
Preview in numbers
- Kick-off in the United Kingdom is 12:30 (UK time) on Saturday 31 October 2026.
- Stoke City have 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat from their last 5.
- Preston North End are without a win in 5.
- Stoke City sit 9th on 20 points and Preston North End 24th on 5: 15 points apart.
- Their last meeting, on 20 Mar 2026, finished Preston North End 3-1 Stoke City.
- Stoke City are the market favourites at 56%, with the bookmaker margin taken out.
Data: ESPN · votes and picks from Scorely users
Odds movement
Opening → NowStoke
2/3 → 2/3
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Draw
37/13 → 37/13
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Preston
19/5 → 19/5
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Over 2.5: 4/5 → 4/5 = · Under 2.5: 10/11 → 10/11 =
ESPN opening and current prices published by ESPN. 18+
Odds comparison
Match result (1X2)
| Bookmaker | 1 · Stoke | X · Draw | 2 · Preston | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bet365 | 11/18 | 11/4 | 7/2 | 11.0% |
Indicative odds that move until kick-off. The best price in each column is highlighted. Margin = the bookmaker's cut (sum of implied probabilities − 100%). 18+ · Gamble responsibly · BeGambleAware.org
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Market probability
Double chance
1X · Stoke City or draw
80%
12 · Stoke City or Preston North End
75%
X2 · Draw or Preston North End
45%
First team to score
Stoke City
58%
No goal
8%
Preston North End
34%
Total goals
Over 2.5
52%
Under 2.5
49%
Exact total goals
| 0 | 7% |
| 1 | 18% |
| 2 | 24% |
| 3 | 22% |
| 4 | 15% |
| 5 | 9% |
| 6+ | 7% |
Team total goals · Stoke City
Over 1.5
53%
Under 1.5
47%
Team total goals · Stoke City
Over 2.5
28%
Under 2.5
72%
Team total goals · Stoke City
Over 3.5
13%
Under 3.5
87%
Team total goals · Stoke City
Over 0.5
81%
Under 0.5
19%
Team total goals · Preston North End
Over 1.5
27%
Under 1.5
73%
Team total goals · Preston North End
Over 2.5
11%
Under 2.5
89%
Team total goals · Preston North End
Over 0.5
61%
Under 0.5
39%
Exact team goals · Stoke City
| 0 | 16% |
| 1 | 31% |
| 2 | 28% |
| 3 | 16% |
| 4+ | 10% |
Exact team goals · Preston North End
| 0 | 37% |
| 1 | 37% |
| 2 | 18% |
| 3 | 6% |
| 4+ | 2% |
Both teams to score
Yes
52%
No
48%
Both teams to score: 1st half
Yes
22%
No
78%
Both teams to score: 2nd half
Yes
29%
No
71%
Clean sheet · Stoke City
Yes
39%
No
61%
Clean sheet · Preston North End
Yes
18%
No
82%
Correct score
| 1-0 | 11% |
| 2-1 | 10% |
| 1-1 | 10% |
| 2-0 | 10% |
| 0-1 | 6% |
| 0-0 | 6% |
| 3-0 | 6% |
| 3-1 | 6% |
| 1-2 | 5% |
| 2-2 | 5% |
| 3-2 | 3% |
| 0-2 | 3% |
| 1-3 | 2% |
| 2-3 | 2% |
| 3-3 | 1% |
| 0-3 | 1% |
1st half result
Stoke City
41%
Draw
39%
Preston North End
20%
2nd half result
Stoke City
44%
Draw
36%
Preston North End
21%
1st half goals
Over 1.5
35%
Under 1.5
65%
1st half goals
Over 2.5
16%
Under 2.5
85%
1st half goals
Over 0.5
69%
Under 0.5
31%
To score in the 1st half · Stoke City
Yes
55%
No
46%
To score in the 1st half · Preston North End
Yes
37%
No
63%
To score in the 2nd half · Stoke City
Yes
62%
No
38%
To score in the 2nd half · Preston North End
Yes
43%
No
57%
Probability estimated from the market, margin removed. Not odds and not an invitation to bet. Market data via ESPN. 18+
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Head-to-head record
1
Stoke
3
Draws
1
Preston
Last meetings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Boro | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | +10 | 25 | DWWDW |
| 2 |  Swansea | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | +3 | 23 | WWWLL |
| 3 |  West Ham | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | +17 | 22 | DDWWL |
| 4 |  Wolves | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | +4 | 21 | LLWDW |
| 5 |  West Brom | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | +3 | 21 | LLWWD |
| 6 |  Southampton | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | +12 | 20 | LWWDW |
| 7 |  Birmingham | 12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | +8 | 20 | DWWWL |
| 8 |  QPR | 12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | +8 | 20 | DDWLW |
| 9 |  Stoke | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | +2 | 20 | WWLWD |
| 10 |  Blackburn | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | +3 | 18 | DWWLW |
| 11 |  Portsmouth | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | +1 | 18 | LWWDW |
| 12 |  Sheffield Utd | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | +1 | 16 | LWLWD |
| 13 |  Millwall | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | -1 | 15 | DWLDL |
| 14 |  Bristol City | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | -3 | 15 | WDLLD |
| 15 |  Lincoln City | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | -7 | 15 | LLLDW |
| 16 |  Cardiff | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | +2 | 14 | WLWDW |
| 17 |  Wrexham | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | -3 | 14 | WDLWL |
| 18 |  Bolton | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | -7 | 14 | WLWDL |
| 19 |  Charlton | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | -7 | 14 | LDDLL |
| 20 |  Norwich City | 12 | 4 | 0 | 8 | -2 | 12 | LLLLW |
| 21 |  Watford | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | -10 | 11 | LLLWL |
| 22 |  Burnley | 12 | 1 | 5 | 6 | -8 | 8 | DWDLL |
| 23 |  Derby | 12 | 1 | 4 | 7 | -11 | 7 | DDLLD |
| 24 |  Preston | 12 | 1 | 2 | 9 | -15 | 5 | DLLLD |
Statistical prediction
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Advice: Winner : Stoke City
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FAQ
What time does Stoke City v Preston North End start?
Stoke City v Preston North End (Championship) kicks off on Saturday 31 October at 12:30 (UK time) at bet365 Stadium.
Where are Stoke City and Preston North End in the table?
Stoke City are 9th on 20 points and Preston North End 24th on 5.
Who is the favourite in Stoke City v Preston North End?
The market favourite is Stoke City. Probability without the bookmaker margin: Stoke City 56 %, the draw 24 % and Preston North End 20 %. It is indicative and moves until the start.
What is the head-to-head record between Stoke City and Preston North End?
In their last 5 meetings: Stoke City won 1, Preston North End won 1 and 3 ended level.
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