Stoke host Preston in EFL Championship on Saturday 31 October at 20:30 SGT (UTC+8), at Bet365 Stadium, Stoke on Trent. Stoke go into the game 9th in the table on 20 points from 12 games, while Preston are 24th with 5.
Stoke have 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches, scoring 7 and conceding 5. Their latest result was a 0-0 draw at home to Bristol City. Preston have 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 4 and conceding 12. Their latest result was a 1-1 draw at home to West Brom.
In the last 10 meetings between the sides, Stoke have won 2, Preston have won 4 and 4 have been drawn. The most recent, on 20 Mar 2026, finished Preston North End 3-1 Stoke City.
Our data feed gives Stoke a 51.9% chance of winning, Preston 21.6% and the draw 26.6%. The Asian handicap has Stoke at -0.75, with the goals line at 2.5. Lines can move before kick-off.
Picks for this match close shortly before kick-off in the Tipster Cup.