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Preston vs Bristol City prediction

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Kickoff
Tue, Sep 1, 06:45 PM
Round
Regular Season - 4
Venue
Deepdale, Preston
Referee
Rueben Ricardo, England

Recent form

Preston
29Very poor

Last 5 matches · 1W-0D-4L · -8 goal difference

Bristol City
60Average

Last 5 matches · 2W-1D-2L · 0 goal difference

Our verdict

Solid
Market
Combo Bet
Pick
Bristol City or Draw + Yes
Confidence62%

BetGenius backs Bristol City or Draw + Yes (Combo Bet) at 62% confidence — a solid call.

Match preview

Preston welcome Bristol City to Deepdale looking to halt a difficult start to the Championship campaign. The hosts sit 23rd in the standings after losing all three of their opening league fixtures, conceding six goals across those defeats to Bolton, Wolverhampton Wanderers, and Charlton Athletic while failing to record a single clean sheet.

Bristol City arrive in steadier form, having collected four points from their last two matches. After a 2-2 away draw at Birmingham City, the Robins secured a 2-1 home victory against Portsmouth to climb to 12th in the table. Their offensive output has improved with four goals across their last two outings, though defensive solidity remains an issue with five goals conceded overall.

Recent head-to-head encounters between these clubs have been tightly contested, with five draws across the previous ten meetings. Given Preston's early-season struggles and defensive vulnerabilities, the visitors will look to capitalise on their momentum and secure another positive result on the road.

Team news

Preston

  • B. PottsAnkle Injury
  • T. CarrollAnkle Injury
  • A. McCannInjury

Bristol City

  • L. McNallyKnee Injury
  • B. De KeersmaeckerShoulder Injury
  • G. TannerKnock

Team news last updated Sep 5 (4 days ago) — later changes may not be reflected.

Statistical comparison

Preston at home vs Bristol City away
3
Played
2
1-0-2
W-D-L
1-1-0
1.3
Scored /game
2.3
Conceded /game
Clean sheets
Failed to score
60%
BTTS (last 5)
60%
80%
Over 2.5 (last 5)
60%

Key players this season

Bristol City

  • Rio Cardines4A

League scoring and assist totals for this season — not a predicted lineup. Availability is only shown where team news names the same player.

Table context

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#TeamPGDPts
2SwanseaPromotion - Premier League6+411
3MiddlesbroughPromotion - Championship (Play Offs: Semi-finals)5+310
4QPRPromotion - Championship (Play Offs: Semi-finals)5+310
5Bristol CityPromotion - Championship (Play Offs: Quarter-finals)5+210
6West BromPromotion - Championship (Play Offs: Quarter-finals)5+210
7CharltonPromotion - Championship (Play Offs: Quarter-finals)5-110
8MillwallPromotion - Championship (Play Offs: Quarter-finals)5+29
21Derby5-54
22BoltonRelegation - League One6-64
23BurnleyRelegation - League One6-63
24PrestonRelegation - League One6-63

Head-to-head

Full record →
Preston
2
Draws
5
Bristol City
3

Bristol City have won 3 of the last 10 meetings, averaging 2.4 goals a game, both teams scored in 60% of them.

  • 2026-01-04Bristol City 0-2 Preston
  • 2025-09-27Preston 0-0 Bristol City
  • 2025-05-03Bristol City 2-2 Preston
  • 2024-11-02Preston 1-3 Bristol City
  • 2024-01-13Preston 2-0 Bristol City

Our record in Championship

63%52 won from 82 settled predictions

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Based on at least 20 settled predictions.

3 published markets

FeaturedWON
Market
Combo Bet
Pick
Bristol City or Draw + Yes
Confidence62%

Bristol City or Draw — 68% confidence

Preston have lost all three of their Championship fixtures this season, conceding an average of two goals per game. Bristol City have gathered four points from their last two league games, including an away draw at Birmingham and a home victory over Portsmouth. With five of the last ten head-to-head meetings between these sides ending in draws, backing Bristol City to avoid defeat is well-aligned with recent form trends.

Yes — 62% confidence

Neither side has kept a clean sheet in three league matches this season. Preston have conceded six goals in three outings, while Bristol City have scored four and conceded five across the same period. Additionally, 60 percent of their last ten head-to-head clashes have seen both teams find the net, suggesting defensive openings are likely for both attacks.

These two calls are about different parts of the match (double chance and both teams to score), so neither one determines the other. The figure shown is the lower of the two — a combo can never be more likely than its weaker leg.

Combo BetWON
Market
Both Teams to Score
Pick
Yes
Confidence62%

Neither side has kept a clean sheet in three league matches this season. Preston have conceded six goals in three outings, while Bristol City have scored four and conceded five across the same period. Additionally, 60 percent of their last ten head-to-head clashes have seen both teams find the net, suggesting defensive openings are likely for both attacks.

Combo BetWON
Market
Double Chance
Pick
Bristol City or Draw
Confidence68%

Preston have lost all three of their Championship fixtures this season, conceding an average of two goals per game. Bristol City have gathered four points from their last two league games, including an away draw at Birmingham and a home victory over Portsmouth. With five of the last ten head-to-head meetings between these sides ending in draws, backing Bristol City to avoid defeat is well-aligned with recent form trends.

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Published August 30, 2026. Form, team news and table context refresh automatically.