Match analysis
EnglandChampionship
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this Championship fixture.
Preston got the job done on Wednesday 21 August 2019, winning 3-1 at home to Stoke City (Championship). At the break it was 2-0 to Preston. They never let the lead slip.
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
| PrestonHome | Rating | Stoke CityAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,465 | Overall | 1,430 |
| 1,524 | Match venue | 1,458 |
| 1,524 | At home | 1,485 |
| 1,478 | Away | 1,458 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,486 | Attack | 1,399 |
| 1,496 | Defence | 1,523 |
| 1,513 | Home attack | 1,461 |
| 1,459 | Away attack | 1,408 |
| 1,544 | Home defence | 1,517 |
| 1,489 | Away defence | 1,520 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,482 | Goal environment | 1,452 |
| 1,492 | Home goals | 1,482 |
| 1,490 | Away goals | 1,470 |
| 1,500 | Possession | 1,500 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,500 | Set-piece attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Set-piece defence | 1,500 |
| 1,467 | Close games | 1,485 |
| 1,466 | Winning margin | 1,416 |
Match venue compares Preston at home with Stoke City away. Green marks the higher rating; a new team starts at 1500.
Match profile rows describe the game, not team strength: a higher goal environment means higher-scoring matches.
Lineups are not available yet. They are usually confirmed about an hour before kick-off.
Preston and Stoke City have met 16 times since August 2018: Preston have won seven, Stoke City have taken three and six were drawn. Our Preston vs Stoke City prediction page has every tip on this pairing.