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The action continues in round 17 of EFL Championship as Stoke City and Preston North End lock horns at the bet365 Stadium on Tuesday. Paul Heckingbottom’s men are one of four sides without an away win in the league this season.
Stoke were involved in a share of the spoils for the second consecutive game on Saturday, drawing 1-1 with Queens Park Rangers at the Loftus Road Stadium.
Before that, the Potters were denied a third win on the trot, fighting back from behind to salvage a 1-1 home draw with Millwall. Stoke have 20 points from 16 matches to sit 12th in the table, behind Derby County on goal difference.
Preston, meanwhile, continue to struggle at the bottom end of the standings, as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Derby County at the Deepdale Stadium on Saturday.
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Heckingbottom’s side have gone seven games without a win, losing three, since a 1-0 victory over Coventry City in October. With 16 points from 16 matches, Preston are 20th in the Championship, ahead of Cardiff City on goal difference, and just one point above the bottom three.
Stoke City vs Preston North End Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Preston have 51 wins from their last 113 meetings with Stoke, losing 38, since their first encounter in October 1888.
- The Potters are winless in seven home games against Preston, losing five, since December 2003.
- Preston are without a win in 12 Championship away matches, losing eight, since April.
- Stoke are unbeaten in five home matches, winning two, since a 3-1 defeat to Hull City in September.
Stoke City vs Preston North End Prediction
Stoke have put together a solid run of results in recent weeks and will fancy their chances against a floundering Preston side who are winless in seven matches. However, expect a thrilling contest at the bet365 Stadium, with Stoke to claim a narrow victory.
Prediction: Stoke 2-1 Preston
Stoke City vs Preston North End Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Stoke to win
Tip 2: Over 2.5 goals - Yes (There have been at least three goals scored in five of Preston’s last seven games.)
Tip 3: Both sides to score - Yes (Both sides have scored in five of Preston’s last seven outings.)
