Championship
Preston North End vs Bristol City
Tue, 01 Sep 2026 - 19:45 (UK Time)
Stadium: Deepdale
Preston North End vs Bristol City Prediction & Stats - Championship 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Preston North End vs Bristol City carries real history into this round of the Championship.
The two sides meet on 01/09 (Tuesday) at Deepdale, 19:45 (UK time).
Read the Preston North End vs Bristol City prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Preston North End vs Bristol City
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Preston North End vs Bristol City call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Under 2.5 Goals
Last updated on 02-09-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Preston North End the side to beat, with roughly 36% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all Championship odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Preston North End Preview
Preston North End reach this fixture 3 match into their Championship. Here is where PNE stand:
In this competition
0 won, 0 drawn, 3 lost
0 points per game
2 scored, at 0.67 a game
6 conceded, at 2 a game
PNE, season-wide
0 won, 1 drawn, 4 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Jusef Erabi, 1 goals
Most assists: Delano Burgzorg, 1 assists
Recent results — Preston North End
01/09/2026 14:45
29/08/2026 10:00
26/08/2026 15:00
22/08/2026 10:00
15/08/2026 07:30
Bristol City: how they are travelling
Bristol City come in 3 matches into their Championship.
Here is what The Robins have produced:
In this competition
1 won, 1 drawn, 1 lost
1.33 points per game
4 scored, at 1.33 a game
5 conceded, at 1.67 a game
The Robins, season-wide
1 won, 1 drawn, 2 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Scott Twine, 1 goals
Most assists: Rio Cardines, 2 assists
Recent results — The Robins
01/09/2026 14:45
29/08/2026 10:00
22/08/2026 07:30
15/08/2026 10:00
06/08/2026 14:45
The head-to-head favours Preston North End
Recent meetings have tended to go Preston North End's way against Bristol City.
From 32 match(es):
Preston North End: 12 win(s)
Bristol City: 6 win(s)
Drawn: 14
It is a pattern worth weighing in the Preston North End vs Bristol City prediction.
Form comparison Preston North End vs Bristol City
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Preston North End
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
L
L
|
0 |
| Home |
L
L
|
0 |
| Away |
L
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.67 | 4 | 2 |
| Scored | 0.67 | 1 | 0.5 |
| Conceded | 2 | 3 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 100% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 0% | 50% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.12 | 1.23 | 1.07 |
|
xGA
|
1.58 | 1.66 | 1.55 |
Away Team
Bristol City
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
D
L
|
1.33 |
| Home |
W
L
|
1.5 |
| Away |
L
D
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 50% | 0% |
| Goals | 3 | 2.5 | 4 |
| Scored | 1.33 | 1 | 2 |
| Conceded | 1.67 | 1.5 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 50% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 50% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.07 | 0.83 | 1.56 |
|
xGA
|
1.51 | 1.74 | 1.07 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Preston North End win or Draw
The upcoming Preston North End vs Bristol City matchup looks to be a close contest, but home advantage could be the key factor in this match.
For that reason, we suggest backing Preston North End to win or draw on the Double Chance market. Playing at Deepdale in front of their home fans should give them the edge they need to at least avoid defeat, making this a strong bet.
👉 Our prediction is: Draw
There is a significant gap in class and quality between Preston North End and Bristol City, which is all too clear in their recent statistics and performances. But despite this disparity, our betting tip is to take the draw on the 1X2 market.
Bristol City has shown signs of promise in their past performances, enough to convince us that they can indeed take a point from their much stronger opponents in their upcoming matchup.
Fixture information - Preston North End vs Bristol City
Match: Preston North End vs Bristol City
Competition: Championship
Date: Tuesday, 01/09/2026
Kick-off: 19:45 (UK time)
Venue: Deepdale
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Stats
The statistics for The Lilywhites vs Cider Army that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
4
League: 3.03
Both Teams to Score
100%
League: 78%
Over 1.5+
100%
League: 86%
Over 2.5+
100%
League: 75%
Cards
5
League: 3.86
Corners
8
League: 10.97
Home Team
Preston North End
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
L
L
|
0 |
| Home |
L
L
|
0 |
| Away |
L
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.67 | 4 | 2 |
| Scored | 0.67 | 1 | 0.5 |
| Conceded | 2 | 3 | 1.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 100% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 0% | 50% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.12 | 1.23 | 1.07 |
|
xGA
|
1.58 | 1.66 | 1.55 |
Away Team
Bristol City
England - Championship
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
D
L
|
1.33 |
| Home |
W
L
|
1.5 |
| Away |
L
D
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 50% | 0% |
| Goals | 3 | 2.5 | 4 |
| Scored | 1.33 | 1 | 2 |
| Conceded | 1.67 | 1.5 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 50% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 50% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.07 | 0.83 | 1.56 |
|
xGA
|
1.51 | 1.74 | 1.07 |
Corners
9 / Match
+30% Corners / Match
Bristol City received +30% more corners than Preston North End in the Championship
11.67 / Match
Bristol City
(5)
Charlton Athletic
(4)
Wolverhampton
(5)
Bolton Wanderers
(2)(2)
Preston North End
(3)
Portsmouth
(3)
Birmingham City
(6)
Millwall
Cards
2.67 / Match
+34% Cards / Match
Preston North End received +34% more cards than Bristol City in the Championship
2 / Match
Bristol City
(2)
Charlton Athletic
(1)
Wolverhampton
(4)
Bolton Wanderers
(3)(0)
Preston North End
(3)
Portsmouth
(1)
Birmingham City
(1)
Millwall
Goals Scored
0.67 / Match
+99%
Bristol City is +99% better in terms of goals scored
1.33 / Match
Bristol City
(1)
Charlton Athletic
(0)
Wolverhampton
(1)
Bolton Wanderers
(1)(3)
Preston North End
(2)
Portsmouth
(2)
Birmingham City
(0)
Millwall
Goals Conceded
2 / Match
+17%
Preston North End condeded +17% more goals than Bristol City
1.67 / Match
Bristol City
(3)
Charlton Athletic
(1)
Wolverhampton
(3)
Bolton Wanderers
(2)(1)
Preston North End
(1)
Portsmouth
(2)
Birmingham City
(2)
Millwall
Championship Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Charlton Athletic
|
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 3 |
| 2 |
Wolverhampton
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 2.33 |
| 3 |
Swansea City
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 2.33 |
| 4 |
Queens Park Rangers
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 2.33 |
| 5 |
Southampton
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 2 |
| 6 |
Middlesbrough
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 2 |
| 7 |
Millwall
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
| 8 |
West Bromwich Albion
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
| 9 |
Birmingham City
|
3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 1.67 |
| 10 |
Watford
|
3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 1.67 |
| 11 |
Bolton Wanderers
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 12 |
Blackburn Rovers
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 13 |
Bristol City
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | -1 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 14 |
Sheffield United
|
3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| 15 |
Cardiff City
|
3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| 16 |
Norwich City
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 6 | -1 | 3 | 1 |
| 17 |
Portsmouth
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 6 | -1 | 3 | 1 |
| 18 |
Lincoln City
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 3 | 1 |
| 19 |
Wrexham
|
3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 2 | 0.67 |
| 20 |
West Ham
|
3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | -1 | 2 | 0.67 |
| 21 |
Derby County
|
3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7 | -4 | 1 | 0.33 |
| 22 |
Burnley
|
3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 9 | -5 | 1 | 0.33 |
| 23 |
Preston North End
|
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 6 | -4 | 0 | 0 |
| 24 |
Stoke City
|
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 9 | -6 | 0 | 0 |
Odds
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