Preston North End vs Bristol City Prediction
Recent Form
Home Team
Preston 0–1 Charlton
Preston 1–2 Middlesbrough
Preston 0–2 Swansea
Preston 1–1 Burnley
Preston 0–0 Derby
Away Team
Bristol City 2–1 Portsmouth
Bristol City 2–2 Birmingham
Bristol City 0–1 Swansea
Bristol City 2–0 Preston
Bristol City 1–1 Cardiff
Head-to-Head
Bristol City 2–0 Preston
Preston 1–1 Bristol City
Bristol City 1–0 Preston
Preston 0–0 Bristol City
Bristol City 2–1 Preston
Key Statistics
Preston are still searching for their first Championship point after three consecutive defeats. Bristol City, meanwhile, finally secured their first victory under Michael Skubala by beating Portsmouth 2–1.
The H2H also gives Bristol City an advantage. Recent meetings have generally been low-scoring, with Preston struggling to produce goals consistently against the Robins.
Team News
Preston's squad is under pressure after the poor start, and changes are possible as Paul Heckingbottom searches for a solution. Their attacking output has been particularly concerning.
Bristol City have greater confidence following the Portsmouth victory. The team is expected to retain much of that winning structure, although Skubala may make one or two changes because of the quick turnaround.
Prediction Analysis
Bristol City have enough defensive stability to avoid defeat against a Preston side that has not yet collected a point.
Prediction: Bristol City or Draw (X2)