Stoke City will face Preston North End in the Championship on Saturday at 12:30 GMT. The match will take place at bet365 Stadium in Stoke.

Stoke City are currently in 9th place in the league table with 20 points from 12 matches. They have won 6, drawn 2, and lost 4, scoring 18 goals and conceding 16.

In their last five games, Stoke have won 3, drawn 1, and lost 1. Their recent results include a 0-0 draw against Bristol City, a 1-0 win over Derby, and a 2-3 loss to Middlesbrough.

Preston North End sit at the bottom of the table in 24th position with just 5 points from 12 games. They have only 1 win, 2 draws, and 9 losses, with 10 goals scored and 25 conceded.

Preston's recent form is poor, with no wins in their last five matches. They have drawn twice and lost three times, including a 1-1 draw with West Brom and a heavy 4-1 defeat to Wrexham.

In their head-to-head record, Stoke City have won 2 of the last 10 meetings, while Preston have won 4, with 4 matches ending in draws. The last encounter saw Preston win 3-1 on 20 March 2026.

According to the bookmakers, Stoke City are the favourites for this match. Their recent form and league position suggest they will be looking to secure a vital three points against struggling Preston.