Bristol City v Preston prediction
Team pages: Bristol City · Preston · Head-to-head
TACTIX’s free model pick for Bristol City v Preston, Championship on Wed, 21 Apr 2027 19:45 BST posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.
The match
Bristol City host Preston in the Championship on Wednesday 21 April (kick-off 19:45 UK).
The key numbers
Preston have conceded 24 goals, the most of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far).
Form and the table
Seven of Bristol City’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (47%). Both teams scored in eight of Bristol City’s last 15 results in all competitions (53%). At home, Bristol City have three wins, no draws and five defeats in their last 8 home matches in all competitions — 1.13 points per game, scoring 0.63 and conceding 0.88. Bristol City have scored 12 goals, the sixth-fewest of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far). Bristol City have conceded 15 goals, the ninth-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs.
11 of Preston’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (73%). Both teams scored in 10 of Preston’s last 15 results in all competitions (67%). Away from home, Preston have one win, one draw and five defeats in their last 7 away matches in all competitions — 0.57 points per game, scoring 1.14 and conceding 2.43. Preston have scored nine goals, the third-fewest (shared) of the 24 clubs (2026/27 so far).
Bristol City are winless in their last three matches in all competitions. Preston are winless in their last six matches in all competitions. Bristol City (16th) and Preston (24th) are 10 points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Bristol City the stronger side, 170 rating points above Preston (Bristol City 1388, Preston 1218, after at least 425 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
The most recent meeting, on 1 September 2026, finished Preston 1–3 Bristol City.
Team news
Predicted Bristol City XI (4-2-3-1): S. Tickle, R. Cardines, L. Eissat, C. Pring, G. Tanner, J. Knight, S. Twine, Y. Hirakawa, G. Yah, J. Wallace, D. Ballard — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Rio Cardines (4.4 per match over 11 appearances, six assists) and Robert Dickie (4.0 per match over eight appearances, one goal) have been Bristol City’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Bristol City (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Rio Cardines averages 1.6 tackles per 90 over 1224 minutes, with a tackle in six of the last 10 appearances. Robert Dickie averages 1.1 tackles per 90 over 711 minutes, with a tackle in five of the last eight appearances.
Predicted Preston XI (3-4-2-1): D. Iversen, J. Storey, O. Offiah, A. Hughes, J. Thompson, L. Leroy, A. Devine, S. Mills, T. Small, H. Clarke, C. Lang — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven, one position borrowed or covered. By TACTIX Impact, Alfie Devine (3.2 per match over 13 appearances, one goal) and Jordan Storey (3.0 per match over 11 appearances) have been Preston’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Preston (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Alfie Devine averages 2.4 key passes per 90 over 1044 minutes, with a key pass in seven of the last 10 appearances. Jordan Storey averages 1.0 tackles per 90 over 913 minutes, with a tackle in six of the last 10 appearances.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
The numbers
- Kick-off: · Championship · Ashton Gate Stadium
- Head-to-head (last 6): Bristol City 2 · draws 2 · Preston 2 · 2.67 goals/game
- Recent form: Bristol City 1W 1D 3L · Preston 0W 1D 4L
Bristol City v Preston (Championship): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 17 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Bristol City for / against | Line | Preston for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1 for · 1.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 0.88 for · 2.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 6 for · 4.5 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 5 for · 5.75 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 15.38 for · 10.75 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 12.25 for · 16.13 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 4.88 for · 2.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 2.75 for · 5.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 11.75 for · 11.75 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 11 for · 9.5 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 1 for · 2.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 2.38 for · 1.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
Bristol City
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E. Adebayo n 8 | 16.8 | 4.7 | 1.3 | — |
| L. Tolaj n 8 | 69.1 | 2.9 | 2.1 | — |
| Sam Greenwood n 8 | 36.8 | 2.4 | 3.4 | — |
| J. Knight n 8 | 78 | 2.2 | 1.2 | — |
| Lisav Naif Eissat n 8 | 73.4 | 2.1 | 0.5 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| L. Tolaj n 8 | 69.1 | 3.4 | 0.8 |
| D. Ballard n 8 | 59 | 3.1 | 1.1 |
| T. Horvat n 8 | 32.5 | 2.1 | 1 |
| Y. Hirakawa n 8 | 61.9 | 2 | 1.3 |
| S. Bell n 8 | 26.6 | 1.7 | 1.3 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| S. Bell n 8 | 26.6 | 1.3 | 0 |
| Rio Cardines n 8 | 79.1 | 0 | 0.6 |
| L. Tolaj n 8 | 69.1 | 0.3 | 0.2 |
| Lisav Naif Eissat n 8 | 73.4 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| D. Ballard n 8 | 59 | 0.4 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| L. McNally n 8 | 87.9 | 2.6 |
| J. Wallace n 8 | 49.6 | 2.3 |
| B. De Keersmaecker n 8 | 56.5 | 2.2 |
| G. Tanner n 8 | 71.3 | 1.9 |
| C. Pring n 8 | 53.3 | 1.9 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| S. Tickle n 8 | 90 | 1.6 |
Preston
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. Mills n 8 | 56.3 | 3.2 | 1 | — |
| L. Lindsay n 8 | 77.8 | 1.7 | 1.4 | — |
| L. Leroy n 8 | 77.3 | 1.7 | 1.5 | — |
| L. Gibbs n 8 | 45.8 | 1.5 | 0.5 | — |
| J. Kenny n 8 | 70.8 | 1.3 | 0.8 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| J. Kenny n 8 | 70.8 | 3.5 | 1.3 |
| B. Potts n 8 | 58.4 | 2.3 | 1 |
| C. Lang n 8 | 60.6 | 2.2 | 0.9 |
| Lucas Pasquoto n 8 | 32.3 | 2.1 | 0.3 |
| J. Erabi n 8 | 36.5 | 1.8 | 0.9 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| B. Potts n 8 | 58.4 | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| J. Kenny n 8 | 70.8 | 0.6 | 0 |
| C. Lang n 8 | 60.6 | 0.6 | 0 |
| S. Mills n 8 | 56.3 | 0 | 0.4 |
| L. Lindsay n 8 | 77.8 | 0.3 | 0 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Pol Valentín n 8 | 58 | 3.7 |
| C. Wiley n 8 | 44.3 | 2.8 |
| L. Leroy n 8 | 77.3 | 2.5 |
| S. Mills n 8 | 56.3 | 2.2 |
| A. Moran n 8 | 47.8 | 2.1 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| D. Iversen n 8 | 90 | 3.4 |
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Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Bristol City v Preston — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2026-09-01 Preston 1–3 Bristol City
- 2026-01-04 Bristol City 0–2 Preston
- 2025-09-27 Preston 0–0 Bristol City
- 2025-05-03 Bristol City 2–2 Preston
- 2024-11-02 Preston 1–3 Bristol City
- 2024-01-13 Preston 2–0 Bristol City
Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Bristol City and Preston?
- In their last 6 meetings, Bristol City won 2, Preston won 2 and there were 2 draws, averaging 2.67 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Bristol City and Preston?
- Recent form — Bristol City 1W 1D 3L; Preston 0W 1D 4L.
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