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Fresh off crashing out of the EFL Cup in midweek, Preston North End host Bristol City at the Deepdale Stadium on Saturday. This will be the first meeting between the two sides since January 13, when Paul Heckingbottom’s Preston won 2-0 at home.
Preston suffered a fourth-round exit from the EFL Cup on Wednesday as they fell to a 3-0 defeat to Premier League side Arsenal at the Deepdale. Heckingbottom’s side now turn their focus to Championship, where they are unbeaten in five games, winning three, since a 3-1 loss to Millwall at the Den in September.
Preston have picked up 14 points from 12 Championship matches to sit 16th in the standings. Bristol, meanwhile, turned in a solid defensive performance last time out as they held Leeds United to a goalless draw at Ashton Gate.
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The Robins have gone seven games without defeat, claiming two wins, since a 2-0 loss to Blackburn Rovers in September. With 16 points from 12 matches, Bristol are 11th in the Championship, behind Millwall on goal difference.
Preston North End vs Bristol City Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- This will be the 100th meeting between Preston and Bristol, with the Robins winning 29 times and losing 35.
- Preston have lost one of their last 11 home games with Bristol, claiming five wins, since November 2013.
- Bristol have won one of their last nine Championship away games, losing three, since early April.
- Preston are on a run of five home league games without defeat, winning three, since a 2-0 defeat to Sheffield United in August.
Preston North End vs Bristol City Prediction
Considering recent meetings between Preston and Bristol, expect an end-to-end affair. However, Preston boast a solid home record in the fixture and should take a narrow victory.
Prediction: Preston 2-1 Bristol
Preston North End vs Bristol City Betting Tips
Tip 1: Preston to win
Tip 2: Over 2.5 goals - Yes (There have been at least three goals scored in five of Preston’s last seven games.)
Tip 3: Over 10.5 corners - No (There have been fewer than 11 corners in four of Preston’s last five outings.)
