Bristol City vs Preston Prediction, Lineups & Odds

Bristol City FC

Preston North End FC
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 | |
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5 | ![]() |
45 | 17 | 16 | 12 | 57 | 53 | 4 | 57:53 | 67 |
20 | ![]() |
45 | 10 | 19 | 16 | 46 | 57 | -11 | 46:57 | 49 |
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 GamesPreston 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:
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.
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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
City To Win @ 1.73
Correct Score Prediction
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.
Latest Correct Score Odds
Player Props
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.
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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.
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Corners Prediction
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


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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.
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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.
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Bristol City
Head to Head
Bristol City vs Preston
- Championship: 02/11 2024 Preston 1 Bristol City 3
- Championship: 13/01 2024 Preston 2 Bristol City 0
- Championship: 05/08 2023 Bristol City 1 Preston 1
- Championship: 04/02 2023 Preston 1 Bristol City 2
- Championship: 12/10 2022 Bristol City 2 Preston 1
- Championship: 29/01 2022 Preston 2 Bristol City 2
- Championship: 11/09 2021 Bristol City 0 Preston 0
- Championship: 16/01 2021 Bristol City 2 Preston 0
- Championship: 18/12 2020 Preston 1 Bristol City 0
- Championship: 22/07 2020 Bristol City 1 Preston 1
Team Stats
Bristol City League Stats
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
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
Goals
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.80 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.10 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
Corners
- An average of 4.70 corners awarded and 4.20 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.30 corners awarded and 3.20 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 8.90 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.50 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 home matches
Corners
- An average of 4.00 corners awarded and 6.00 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.10 corners awarded and 6.50 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 10.00 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.60 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 0 and least corners in 10 of the last 10 away matches
Possession
- An average of 54.50% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 54.00% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 home matches
Possession
- An average of 53.10% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 48.30% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 away matches
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
Preston Confirmed Lineup 3-1-4-2
Previous Bristol City Lineups
Previous Preston Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Bristol City Injury Table
Preston Injury Table
Championship Table
2024/2025 Season
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
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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 |
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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 |
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