Stoke City – Preston North End, Championship Prediction

Stoke City took another victory in the front round over Charlton, who were 2 points ahead of them in the standings. A key success for the potters, who are now 5 points away from the relegation zone, and with this managed to collect 3 wins in the last 4 matches. Now is a good time to bet in Stoke’s favor, but only against certain rivals. Stoke have not lost at home in the Championship since late November.

Preston is in super form and after losing in the first day of the year to Borough at home and the loss from Norwich in the FA Cup, North End recorded 3 wins and 2 draws in their next 5 games. Now they are extremely concentrated in the league and strive to retain their place in the top 6, which guarantees them participation in the playoffs to enter the Premier League. The play of the team has been impressive lately, as they could safely take as many as 15 points out of 15 possible in the last 5 matches.

 Expert view : We think that both teams here have a very clear idea of ​​how dangerous the opponent can be. Stoke and Preston have their strengths and now is the period in which they are most used. When such a fact is available, the matches often become a little more closed than usual because of the respect that both teams have for each other. Our bet is Under 2.5 goals at 1.63, but the main reason for that is that Stoke’s defense has been much more stability lately, and the same can be said for Preston.

11 of all 15 Preston visits in Championship this season have ended with under 2.5 goals