Bristol City FC

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Preston North End FC

  1. Prediction
  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

Robins Look Capable of Landing Victory

We really like Bristol City at odds of 1.73 to beat Preston, with this Full-Time Result bet making lots of appeal. There’s a nice potential return and we think a victory could be on the cards.

3-1 Victory for City in Last H2H

Play-off contenders Bristol City have won four home games on the spin. On the road at Elland Road in their last game, they were beaten 4-0 by Leeds United. The Robins recorded just 22% possession and one shot on target.

Survival hopefuls Preston North End have lost in their previous four outings. In a recent home game at Deepdale, they were turned over 2-1 by Plymouth Argyle. Paul Heckingbottom's team enjoyed 66% possession and managed two shots on goal, while Emil Riis Jakobsen found the net.

City won the most recent encounter between these teams. A 3-1 away victory was recorded against Preston at Deepdale. City have secured four wins, Preston boast two wins and there have been four draws in the past 10 H2H meetings.

Championship G W D L GF GA GD GD P
5 Bristol City logo Bristol City 45 17 16 12 57 53 4 57:53 67
20 Preston logo Preston 45 10 19 16 46 57 -11 46:57 49
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Bristol City – Last 10 League Games

City have 4 wins, 3 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.2 goals from 4.4 shots on goal and 9.8 attempts. Liam Manning's side have averaged 54.5% possession and 4.7 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 1.5 goals from 4.7 shots on goal, 10.1 attempts and 4.2 corners.

Top goalscorer is Nahki Wells on 3 goals, while Ross McCrorie and Mark Sykes have both bagged 2. Max Bird has made the most assists with 2.

Preston North End – Last 10 League Games

Preston have won 1, lost 6 and drawn 3, with an average of 2.6 shots on goal, 7.0 attempts and 1.0 goals. The Lancashire outfit average 53.1% possession, 4.0 corners taken and 6.0 corners against them, while 1.6 goals have been conceded from 10.2 attempts and 3.9 shots on goal.

We’ve seen Emil Riis Jakobsen, Kaine Kesler-Hayden and Stefan Thordarson score 2 goals each. Ched Evans, Robert Brady and Mads Froekjaer-Jensen have clocked up 2 assists each in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Bristol City confirmed lineup (3-4-2-1): Max O'Leary (GK), George Tanner, Zak Vyner, Robert Dickie, Yu Hirakawa, Joe Williams, Jason Knight, Ross McCrorie, Scott Twine, Nahki Wells, Max Bird.

Preston confirmed lineup (3-1-4-2): David Cornell (GK), Jordan Storey, Liam Lindsay, Lewis Gibson, Kaine Kesler-Hayden, Ryan Ledson, Ben Whiteman, Robert Brady, Andrew Hughes, Milutin Osmajic, Emil Riis Jakobsen.

Expert Championship Analysis

We study the form as a first port of call and also make sure we’re across any injuries before making any football picks. Then it’s a case of understanding the sort of narrative that the stats provide.

Key Bristol City vs Preston league stats:

  • City have won 8 of their last 10 games at home.
  • City have won 4 of their last 5 games at home.
  • City have won 4 consecutive games at home.
  • Preston have lost 4 of their last 5 games.
  • Preston have lost 6 of their last 10 games.
  • Preston have lost their last 4 games.

Bristol City vs Preston Prediction

Bristol City look like an attractive bet at 1.73 and we think they can win this Championship clash. We’ll place this wager with confidence and there’s plenty of juice in the available price.

Want to back City at bigger odds than the Full-Time Result market? Consider Double Result where you can back them at a juicier price to lead at the break and at the final whistle.

City to Win Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 57.9% chance of winning. However, our experts think that the probability sits between 60-65% taking all factors into consideration. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

Our Pick

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Correct Score Prediction

Bristol City Bristol City logo 2 - 0 Preston logo Preston

We’re predicting Bristol City to land a 2-0 victory and this is available at 7.50. The correct score betting option provides plenty of fun and entertainment.

Player Props

Anis Mehmeti Over 0.5 Shots On Target 1.88 bet365 logo

Anis Mehmeti (City) is available to finish with one or more shots on goal at 1.88. For those wanting to wager on Shots on Target, this player looks really appealing at the odds.

Latest Anis Mehmeti Player Prop Odds

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Nahki Wells to Score 3.65 bet365 logo

Nahki Wells (City) has registered three goals in his past four Championship matches on home soil. We believe this is the best of the player props, with a healthy 3.65 available when it comes to betting him to score at any time.

Latest Nahki Wells Player Prop Odds

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Corners Prediction

Bristol City Under 5.5 Corners 2.10 bet365 logo

City have had under 5.5 corners in four straight home matches. There is juice when it comes to going under the City Team Corners line and this is priced at 2.10.

Corner Stats

League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Bristol City Logo Bristol City
Total
8.90 4.70 4.20
Home
8.50 5.30 3.20
Away
9.20 4.00 5.20
Preston Logo Preston
Total
10.00 4.00 6.00
Home
8.90 4.60 4.30
Away
9.60 3.10 6.50

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Bristol City vs Preston Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Bookies Giving City Plenty of Respect

With a 55% chance of winning, Bristol City are favourites to win this Championship match and they’re available at betting odds of 1.83 with the bookies. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Preston North End are trading at 4.33.

Bet on Over 2.5 Goals or Under 2.5 Goals at similar odds right now. If you’re betting on Both Teams to Score, you can back Yes at 1.80 and No at 1.91.

To combine various Championship selections within the same match, you will find football betting sites offer a Bet Builder. Start adding the picks you fancy until you’re happy with the overall payout.

Nahki Wells Favourite to Be First Goalscorer

Nahki Wells can be backed to find the net anytime at 3.30, with 5.80 available that the market leader scores the first goal.

Player Goals

Nahki Wells (City)
First
5.80
Anytime
3.30
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Scott Twine (City)
First
6.40
Anytime
3.40
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Anis Mehmeti (City)
First
6.75
Anytime
3.80
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Yu Hirakawa (City)
First
7.50
Anytime
4.00
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Player Shots On Target

Anis Mehmeti (City)
Over 0.5
1.85
Under 0.5
1.66
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Sinclair Armstrong (City)
Over 0.5
2.00
Under 0.5
1.60
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Team Stats

Bristol City logo Bristol City League Stats

Preston logo Preston League Stats

Full-Time Result

  • 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in previous 10 matches
  • 8 wins, 1 defeats and 1 draws in previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

  • 1 wins, 6 defeats and 3 draws in previous 10 matches
  • 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in previous 10 away matches

Goals

Goals

Corners

Corners

Possession

Possession

Top Scorers & Assists

Top Scorers & Assists

Team News

It’s good to know about any injuries and this is reflected in our City vs Preston team news, with this leading to predicted and confirmed lineups.

We’re on hand to provide you with full details of the latest Championship squads.

Bristol City vs Preston Lineups

Bristol City Confirmed Lineup 3-4-2-1

Preston Confirmed Lineup 3-1-4-2

Bristol City Confirmed Lineup 3-4-2-1

1 Max O'Leary
19 George Tanner 14 Zak Vyner 16 Robert Dickie
7 Yu Hirakawa 8 Joe Williams 12 Jason Knight 2 Ross McCrorie
10 Scott Twine 21 Nahki Wells
6 Max Bird
13 David Cornell
14 Jordan Storey 6 Liam Lindsay 19 Lewis Gibson
29 Kaine Kesler-Hayden
18 Ryan Ledson 4 Ben Whiteman 11 Robert Brady 16 Andrew Hughes
28 Milutin Osmajic 9 Emil Riis Jakobsen

Preston Confirmed Lineup 3-1-4-2

Previous Bristol City Lineups

29 Apr Championship
Leeds 4-0 Bristol City
21 Apr Championship
Luton 3-1 Bristol City
18 Apr Championship
Bristol City 2-1 Sunderland
12 Apr Championship
QPR 1-1 Bristol City
09 Apr Championship
Bristol City 2-1 West Brom
05 Apr Championship
Bristol City 2-1 Watford

Previous Preston Lineups

26 Apr Championship
Preston 1-2 Plymouth
21 Apr Championship
Hull 2-1 Preston
18 Apr Championship
Preston 1-2 QPR
12 Apr Championship
Leeds 2-1 Preston
09 Apr Championship
Preston 2-2 Cardiff
05 Apr Championship
Preston 1-1 Stoke

Injuries & Suspensions

Bristol City Injury Table

Type Name Info
Ayman Benarous Hamstring
Luke McNally Lower leg
Fally Mayulu Muscle

Preston Injury Table

Type Name Info
No players are currently reported injured or suspended.

England FlagChampionship Table

2024/2025 Season

# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Leeds 45 28 13 4 93:29 97
2 Burnley 45 27 16 2 66:15 97
3 Sheffield Utd 45 28 7 10 62:35 89
4 Sunderland 45 21 13 11 58:43 76
5 Bristol City 45 17 16 12 57:53 67
6 Coventry 45 19 9 17 62:58 66
7 Millwall 45 18 12 15 46:46 66
8 Blackburn 45 19 8 18 52:47 65
9 Middlesbrough 45 18 10 17 64:54 64
10 West Brom 45 14 19 12 52:44 61
11 Swansea 45 17 9 19 48:53 60
12 Sheffield Wed 45 15 12 18 59:68 57
13 Watford 45 16 8 21 52:60 56
14 Norwich 45 13 15 17 67:66 54
15 QPR 45 13 14 18 52:63 53
16 Portsmouth 45 14 11 20 57:70 53
17 Oxford 45 13 13 19 46:62 52
18 Stoke 45 12 14 19 45:62 50
19 Derby 45 13 10 22 48:56 49
20 Preston 45 10 19 16 46:57 49
21 Luton 45 13 10 22 42:64 49
22 Hull 45 12 12 21 43:53 48
23 Plymouth 45 11 13 21 50:86 46
24 Cardiff 45 9 17 19 46:69 44
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Leeds 23 18 4 1 61:12 58
2 Burnley 22 13 9 0 32:7 48
3 Sheffield Utd 22 15 3 4 32:16 48
4 Bristol City 22 13 6 3 34:18 45
5 Sunderland 22 12 7 3 32:17 43
6 Coventry 22 13 3 6 38:24 42
7 Blackburn 23 12 4 7 34:23 40
8 Millwall 23 12 4 7 27:19 40
9 Portsmouth 22 11 6 5 32:20 39
10 Middlesbrough 23 11 6 6 31:23 39
11 Watford 22 12 3 7 26:21 39
12 West Brom 22 10 8 4 28:17 38
13 Oxford 23 11 5 7 31:29 38
14 Norwich 22 9 8 5 48:32 35
15 Swansea 22 10 5 7 30:21 35
16 Luton 23 9 7 7 25:22 34
17 Plymouth 22 9 7 6 39:37 34
18 Stoke 23 8 9 6 29:25 33
19 Preston 23 7 12 4 26:22 33
20 Derby 22 9 4 9 25:18 31
21 QPR 23 7 8 8 31:34 29
22 Cardiff 23 7 6 10 24:27 27
23 Sheffield Wed 23 6 8 9 30:32 26
24 Hull 23 5 8 10 24:28 23