Preston North End vs Bristol City Prediction & Betting Tips - Championship
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by Thobelani Moyo | in Championship Predictions
Preston North End will welcome Bristol City to Deepdale on matchday seven of the EFL Championship. Preston are in fifth place in the league standings, while Bristol are in third place. Here's our match prediction.
Preston North End escaped the relegation zone by the skin of their teeth in the previous season of the EFL Championship. The general expectation for the team in the current campaign was another dismal run.
However, that hasn't been the case, as three wins in their last six league games see them located in the top five and two points behind Stoke City in the standings.
The Lilywhites managed to end their two-match winless league run on Saturday against Derby County. Alfie Devine's lone strike in the 29th minute saw them secure a 1-0 away win.
Bristol City has made an impressive start to the 2025-26 EFL Championship. The visitors are located in the top three and are five points behind the top spot.
The Robin's flawless opening to the league came to an end over the weekend against Oxford United. They found themselves on the receiving end of a 3-1 home defeat, ending a five-match unbeaten league run.
On foreign territory, they lost just one of their last four matches. That defeat came at the hands of Fulham in the EFL Cup. Other than that, they have avoided defeat in three league games.
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The Best Betting Odds for Preston North End v Bristol City Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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2.65 | 3.25 | 2.55 |
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2.6 | 3.2 | 2.8 |
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2.5 | 3.1 | 2.7 |
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2.55 | 3.2 | 2.8 |
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2.5 | 3.2 | 2.7 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Preston North End and Bristol City?
Our prediction for the Preston North End vs Bristol City match is: over 2.5.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 27/09/2025 between Preston North End and Bristol City in Championship :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 29.13% for a win of Preston North End against Bristol City with odds of 2.73 at Melbet.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Preston North End vs Bristol City is 26.54% with odds of 3.4 at 888Starz.
- Our prediction model gives a 44.34% chance ⭐ for a win of Bristol City vs Preston North End with odds of 2.8 at Betfred.
Preston North End - Bristol City Prediction and Best Odds:
| Preston North End Bristol City Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol City wins | 44.34% | 2.8 at Betfred |
| Over 2.5 goals | 53.93% | 2.17 at Betobet |
| Both Team To Score | 57.92% | |
| Half-time / Full-time: Bristol City/Bristol City | 18.1% | 4.5 at Betfair |
Preston North End vs Bristol City Form
Preston North End and Bristol City's standings in the Championship
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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5
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36 | 22 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 7 |
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9
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33 | 22 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 6 |
Preston North End and Bristol City Last Matches
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
20 Sept 2025 - Championship
13 Sept 2025 - Championship
30 Aug 2025 - Championship
26 Aug 2025 - Carabao Cup
23 Aug 2025 - Championship
16 Aug 2025 - Championship
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
13 Sept 2025 - Championship
26 Aug 2025 - Carabao Cup
23 Aug 2025 - Championship
16 Aug 2025 - Championship
13 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
26 Apr 2025 - Championship
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
20 Sept 2025 - Championship
30 Aug 2025 - Championship
12 Aug 2025 - Carabao Cup
9 Aug 2025 - Championship
26 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
18 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
21 Sept 2025 - Championship
13 Sept 2025 - Championship
30 Aug 2025 - Championship
27 Aug 2025 - Carabao Cup
22 Aug 2025 - Championship
16 Aug 2025 - Championship
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
21 Sept 2025 - Championship
30 Aug 2025 - Championship
16 Aug 2025 - Championship
12 Aug 2025 - Carabao Cup
22 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
8 May 2025 - Championship
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
13 Sept 2025 - Championship
27 Aug 2025 - Carabao Cup
22 Aug 2025 - Championship
9 Aug 2025 - Championship
26 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
25 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
Preston North End vs Bristol City Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
33 %
33 %
33 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
3 May 2025 - Championship
2 Nov 2024 - Championship
13 Jan 2024 - Championship
5 Aug 2023 - Championship
12 Oct 2022 - Championship
6 Mar 2018 - Championship
Preston North End against Bristol City Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 3 - 1 - 4 - 2
Formation : 3 - 4 - 2 - 1
Missing players
J. Seary
MidfielderJ. Thompson
R. Brady
B. Potts
ForwardW. Keane
M. O'Leary
DefenderL. McNally
C. Pring
MidfielderJ. Williams
J. Stokes
M. Bird
Most goals and assists
Preston North End
Bristol City
D. Jebbison
(5 Goals)
, 
L. Dobbin
(5 Goals)
E. Riis
(7 Goals)
L. Dobbin
(4 Assists)
A. Mehmeti
(6 Assists)
Preston North End - Bristol City Key Points
- Preston North End have seen three of their last six matches end with over 2.5 goals.
- Bristol City have seen each of their last three league games end with over 2.5 goals.
- Preston North End have seen each of their last two home matches end with over 2.5 goals.
- Preston North End and Bristol City have seen each of their last two meetings end with over 2.5 goals.
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Our Preston North End vs Bristol City Prediction
Preston North End have struggled for favorable results in this fixture. They have won just one of their last nine matches against Bristol City. Of those outings, five matches produced over 2.5 goals. They have also lost two of their last three home matches.
Bristol City are unbeaten in their last three away league games while securing two wins in the process. Their last away league game ended in a 3-0 victory against Sheffield Wednesday, meaning they are out to replicate the same result. Our Preston North End vs Bristol City prediction: over 2.5.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Preston North End Bristol City
| Preston North End vs Bristol City | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preston North End wins | 2.55 | 2.65 | +3.9% |
| Draw | 3.3 | 3.25 | -1.5% |
| Bristol City wins | 2.55 | 2.55 | 0% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- Bristol City is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have not changed since opening
- The probability of this result was 39.2% and is now 39.2% (0.0%)
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
