Championship · Matchday 4 · Season 2026/27 · ScheduledDeepdale, Preston

Prediction for Preston North End vs Bristol City

Preston North EndView team →LLLLW
1X2 PREDICTION BALANCE
32.7%Preston North End
30.5%Draw
36.8%Bristol City
Bristol CityView team →WDLWL
VERDICTVery balanced match

Foresportia's analysis estimates that Bristol City has the advantage based on the 1X2 probabilities. The 1X2 probabilities are very close and do not identify a clear favourite. The stability level still calls for a cautious reading. The more protective signal remains double chance X2 at 67.3%, rather than the straight 1X2 pick. Confidence reflects how clear the signal is for this match; stability reflects its historical robustness.

1X2 STABILITYRisk The stability badge measures the historical robustness of the 1X2 signal.Model confidence 35.7%
ROBUST ALTERNATIVEDouble chance X2 · 67.3%A more protective scenario than the straight 1X2 pick.

Why the model sees it this way

Relative strengthSlight edge for Bristol City
Recent formAdvantage Bristol City
Goal profileRather low-scoring
Signal stabilityLow
Model confidenceLow

Probabilities & verdict

Preston North End32.7%
Draw30.5%
Bristol City36.8%

Main pickBristol City

1X2 STABILITYRisk

Model confidence35.7%

1X2 alternatives

1X2 alternatives
MarketPickProbabilityReading
Double chance1269.5%Most robust signal
Draw no betBristol City53%Neutral
Total goalsUnder 2.556%Interesting
Both teams to scoreNo50.1%Neutral
Total goalsUnder 3.578.8%Solid
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How the match could unfold

Expected goals (xG)1.12Preston North End

Expected goals (xG)1.21Bristol City

Under 2.5 probability56%

BTTS No probability50.1%

Top 5 likely scores
0 - 012.6%1 - 112.3%0 - 111.1%1 - 010.3%1 - 29.3%

Advanced scenarios

Preston North EndBristol City
30.1%
Clean sheet
32.6%
17.6%
Win to nil
20%
11.9%
Win by 2 goals or more
14.4%
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Team comparison

23rdCurrent position12th
1372Elo1442
LLLLWForm (last 5)WDLWL
1.2Goals scored / match (5)1.4
2.2Goals conceded / match (5)1.4
0.0Clean sheets (5)20.0
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Prediction reliability

Risk profile

This match carries more uncertainty than average. Our models therefore reduce confidence slightly.

HISTORICAL PERFORMANCERisk profile
46%

46% correct predictions
over 965 verified matches

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HISTORICAL SUCCESS RATE55%42.5%30%019338657977296546%Number of matches

Quick FAQ

What is the prediction for Preston North End vs Bristol City?

The Foresportia model sees a very balanced match. Caution is still required.

What is the likely score?

The model's first score scenario is 0 - 0 (12.59%). An exact score remains one scenario among several.

Is BTTS likely?

The model estimates BTTS Yes at 49.9% and BTTS No at 50.1%.

Which market is the most cautious according to the model?

Double chance X2 stands at 67.3%, without being certain.

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Our commitment

◇ Predictions archived before kick-off

◇ No invented data

What the data says about Preston North End vs Bristol City

This Championship fixture is presented using the competition calendar, the available standings and the teams' recent form.

Before kick-off, Preston North End sits 23rd and Bristol City 12th in the table. Their Elo ratings are 1372 for Preston North End and 1442 for Bristol City.

Across the five latest available matches, the form index is 20% for Preston North End and 46.7% for Bristol City. It measures recent momentum but does not decide the result on its own.

According to probabilities calculated by Foresportia, the 1X2 projection gives Preston North End 32.7%, the draw 30.5% and Bristol City 36.8%. The expected-goals model projects 1.12 xG against 1.21, for a combined 2.33. The most likely score according to Foresportia is 0–0 at 12.6%.