England - ChampionshipData current as of September 12, 2026

Bristol City vs Preston North End: match statistics

Bristol City crest
Bristol City
0 : 2half-time 0:1
Preston North End crest
Preston North End
145%(2.03)
X30%(3.37)
225%(3.56)
BTTSOver/UnderHT/FT
Pick: 1Lost
Pick score:Pick score — the strength of the NoFluffPicks model signal for this pick.45.91
Value:Value — how much the bookmaker price is above our estimated probability. Positive value is favorable long term.-8.65%

Bristol City displays solid home form with a 46% win rate at their own stadium and an impressive goal difference of +10 in home matches. The hosts average 1.77 goals per home game with failing to score in only 23% of matches, which attests to their offensive efficiency. Despite a good position in the table, Preston North End has only a 33% win rate on the road and a lower average of goals scored (1.25) in away matches. The form of both teams in the last five games is comparable (Bristol 1.8 PPG vs Preston 1.6 PPG); however, the hosts' advantage on their own turf and a high clean sheet ratio (38%) speak in their favor. Considering Preston's tendency to draw away (42%) and the solidity of Bristol City's defense, we expect a closely contested match with a slight advantage for the hosts, although a draw remains a realistic scenario.

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Bristol City vs Preston North End: form, goals and key statistics

Game details

Bristol City played against Preston North End in Championship (England). The game was played on January 4, 2026. Final score: 0:2.

Recent form

Bristol City has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.80 points per game. Preston North End has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.

Scoring records

Bristol City scores 1.52 goals per game and allows 1.08. Preston North End scores 1.36 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 2.60 goals.

BTTS and goal totals

Both teams score in 48% of Bristol City's games and 64% of Preston North End's. The Over 2.5 rates are 48% and 44%, compared with league averages of 58% for BTTS and 51% for Over 2.5.

xG and shots

Bristol City has the higher season xG average, 1.50 to 1.30 per game. Bristol City takes 13.8 shots per game, while Preston North End takes 11.1.

First-half and second-half trends

Bristol City leads at halftime in 48% of its games and scores 0.64 goals per game after halftime. Preston North End leads at halftime in 36% and scores 0.76 after halftime.

When the teams score

Bristol City's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (9 goals). For Preston North End, it is minutes 76-90+ (11 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.

League scoring profile

Championship games average 2.60 goals. Both teams score in 58% of games, and 51% finish with at least three goals.

Head-to-head record

Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 0.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.

Archived pre-match analysis

This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.

General match analysis

Bristol City displays solid home form with a 46% win rate at their own stadium and an impressive goal difference of +10 in home matches. The hosts average 1.77 goals per home game with failing to score in only 23% of matches, which attests to their offensive efficiency. Despite a good position in the table, Preston North End has only a 33% win rate on the road and a lower average of goals scored (1.25) in away matches. The form of both teams in the last five games is comparable (Bristol 1.8 PPG vs Preston 1.6 PPG); however, the hosts' advantage on their own turf and a high clean sheet ratio (38%) speak in their favor. Considering Preston's tendency to draw away (42%) and the solidity of Bristol City's defense, we expect a closely contested match with a slight advantage for the hosts, although a draw remains a realistic scenario.

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Stats by half

0 : 1
First half
0 : 1
Second half

Game stats

64Possession (%)36
Bristol CityPreston North End
11Shots12
Bristol CityPreston North End
2Shots on target3
Bristol CityPreston North End
1.17xG1.2
Bristol CityPreston North End
6Corners3
Bristol CityPreston North End
44Dangerous attacks32
Bristol CityPreston North End
11Fouls14
Bristol CityPreston North End
0Cards2
Bristol CityPreston North End

Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?

This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.

1.56Points per gamePPG - points per game.1.6
Bristol CityPreston North End
1.52Goals scored / game1.36
Bristol CityPreston North End
1.08Goals allowed / game1
Bristol CityPreston North End
1.5xG forxG - expected goals, the quality of scoring chances.1.3
Bristol CityPreston North End
47%Average possession46%
Bristol CityPreston North End
4.4Shots on target / game3.84
Bristol CityPreston North End
36%Clean sheetsClean sheet - a match with no goal conceded.28%
Bristol CityPreston North End
48%Both teams scoredBTTS - percentage of matches where both teams scored.64%
Bristol CityPreston North End

Team stats— who is more efficient?

Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.

13.8Shots per game11.12
Bristol CityPreston North End
4.4Shots on target3.84
Bristol CityPreston North End
11%Shot conversion12.2%
Bristol CityPreston North End
47%Possession46%
Bristol CityPreston North End
1.5xG for1.3
Bristol CityPreston North End
1.47xG against1.43
Bristol CityPreston North End

Shooting quality

Bristol City: BalancedPreston North End: Counter-attacking
Bristol CityPreston North End
Accuracy (shots on target)32%35%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.110.12
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.350.35

xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.

* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.

Team form— who is in better shape?

Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.

Bristol City is 13% better for: last-5 form.

1.8 pts / game - Bristol City · 1.6 pts / game - Preston North End

Bristol City
LWWLW
Season result split
44% W24% D32% L
Season (W-D-L)
11-6-8
1.56 pts / game · goal difference +11
Last 5 (W-D-L)
3-0-2
1.80 pts / game
Record at home (W-D-L)
6-3-4
Last 5 at home
3-1-1
WLDWW
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 2.0Goals conceded: 0.8xG: 1.52Opponent xG: 1.59BTTS: 40%Over 2.5: 60%
Preston North End
WDDLW
Season result split
40% W40% D20% L
Season (W-D-L)
10-10-5
1.60 pts / game · goal difference +9
Last 5 (W-D-L)
2-2-1
1.60 pts / game
Record away (W-D-L)
4-5-3
Last 5 away
2-2-1
DWWDL
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.4Goals conceded: 0.8xG: 1.30Opponent xG: 1.36BTTS: 60%Over 2.5: 60%

Goals— how do both teams score and concede?

How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.

Bristol City is 12% better for: goals scored per game.

1.52 goals / game - Bristol City · 1.36 goals / game - Preston North End

Preston North End is 8% better for: goals allowed per game.

1.08 goals / game - Bristol City · 1 goals / game - Preston North End

Bristol City scoring profile: very strong

Bristol City scores in 76% of games (19 of 25 meczów), while Preston North End keeps a clean sheet in 28% (7 of 25 meczów).

Preston North End scoring profile: very strong

Preston North End scores in 84% of games (21 of 25 meczów), while Bristol City keeps a clean sheet in 36% (9 of 25 meczów).

38Goals scored (season)34
Bristol CityPreston North End
27Goals conceded (season)25
Bristol CityPreston North End
2.6Average goals per game2.36
Bristol CityPreston North End
10Goals scored (last 5)7
Bristol CityPreston North End
4Goals conceded (last 5)4
Bristol CityPreston North End
Bristol City
36%
Clean sheetsClean sheet - a match with no goal conceded.9 of 25 meczów
24%
No goalFailed to score - a match where the team did not score.6 of 25 meczów
Preston North End
28%
Clean sheetsClean sheet - a match with no goal conceded.7 of 25 meczów
16%
No goalFailed to score - a match where the team did not score.4 of 25 meczów

How often they score at least...

76%1 goal84%
Bristol CityPreston North End
36%2 goals40%
Bristol CityPreston North End
24%3 goals12%
Bristol CityPreston North End
12%4 goals0%
Bristol CityPreston North End

How often they concede at least...

64%1 goal72%
Bristol CityPreston North End
28%2 goals28%
Bristol CityPreston North End
8%3 goals0%
Bristol CityPreston North End
4%4 goals0%
Bristol CityPreston North End

* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.

Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?

How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.

48%
Bristol City - BTTSBTTS - percentage of matches where both teams scored.12 of 25 meczów
64%
Preston North End - BTTSBTTS - percentage of matches where both teams scored.16 of 25 meczów
58%
League average

Goal patterns

16%BTTS at half-time20%
Bristol CityPreston North End
4%BTTS in both halves0%
Bristol CityPreston North End
24%Scored in both halves32%
Bristol CityPreston North End

BTTS and goal count

36%Min. 3 goals and BTTS40%
Bristol CityPreston North End
12%Min. 3 goals without BTTS4%
Bristol CityPreston North End
40%BTTS - last 560%
Bristol CityPreston North End

Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?

See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.

Full game - team comparison (Over)

92%Min. 1 goal (Over 0.5)Over 0.5 - at least one goal in the match.92%
Bristol CityPreston North End
68%Min. 2 goals (Over 1.5)Over 1.5 - at least two goals in the match.76%
Bristol CityPreston North End
48%Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)Over 2.5 - at least three goals in the match.44%
Bristol CityPreston North End
28%Min. 4 goals (Over 3.5)Over 3.5 - at least four goals in the match.16%
Bristol CityPreston North End
16%Min. 5 goals (Over 4.5)Over 4.5 - at least five goals in the match.8%
Bristol CityPreston North End

Over / Under - Bristol City

Line 0.5 (min. 1 goal)Over 0.5 - at least one goal in the match.
Over 92%Under 8%
Line 1.5 (min. 2 goals)Over 1.5 - at least two goals in the match.
Over 68%Under 32%
Line 2.5 (min. 3 goals)Over 2.5 - at least three goals in the match.
Over 48%Under 52%
Line 3.5 (min. 4 goals)Over 3.5 - at least four goals in the match.
Over 28%Under 72%
Line 4.5 (min. 5 goals)Over 4.5 - at least five goals in the match.
Over 16%Under 84%

Over / Under - Preston North End

Line 0.5 (min. 1 goal)Over 0.5 - at least one goal in the match.
Over 92%Under 8%
Line 1.5 (min. 2 goals)Over 1.5 - at least two goals in the match.
Over 76%Under 24%
Line 2.5 (min. 3 goals)Over 2.5 - at least three goals in the match.
Over 44%Under 56%
Line 3.5 (min. 4 goals)Over 3.5 - at least four goals in the match.
Over 16%Under 84%
Line 4.5 (min. 5 goals)Over 4.5 - at least five goals in the match.
Over 8%Under 92%

1st half

80%Min. 1 goal before half-time80%
Bristol CityPreston North End
44%Min. 2 goals before half-time24%
Bristol CityPreston North End
16%Min. 3 goals before half-time8%
Bristol CityPreston North End

2nd half

72%Min. 1 goal after half-time68%
Bristol CityPreston North End
36%Min. 2 goals after half-time52%
Bristol CityPreston North End
8%Min. 3 goals after half-time4%
Bristol CityPreston North End

Game halves— when do the teams score more often?

How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.

Bristol City is 23% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

1.72 pts / game - Bristol City · 1.4 pts / game - Preston North End

Bristol City - half-time state
48% leading28% draw24% trailing
Preston North End - half-time state
36% leading32% draw32% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1.72Points per game (1st half)1.4
Bristol CityPreston North End
0.88Goals scored (1st half)0.6
Bristol CityPreston North End
0.56Goals conceded (1st half)0.52
Bristol CityPreston North End
1.44Average goals (1st half)1.12
Bristol CityPreston North End
60%Clean sheet before half-time56%
Bristol CityPreston North End
44%No goal before half-time44%
Bristol CityPreston North End

After half-time (2nd half)

1.24Points per game (2nd half)1.44
Bristol CityPreston North End
0.64Goals scored (2nd half)0.76
Bristol CityPreston North End
0.52Goals conceded (2nd half)0.48
Bristol CityPreston North End
1.16Average goals (2nd half)1.24
Bristol CityPreston North End
56%Clean sheet after half-time60%
Bristol CityPreston North End
56%No goal after half-time40%
Bristol CityPreston North End

Bristol City - second-half results

28% W40% D32% L
43
Half-time points
22
Half-time goals
+8
Goal difference (1st half)
31
Second-half points
+3
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.72
PPG before half-time
Lead holding92%

Leads at halftime in 48% of games and wins 44%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.

Defense after halftime-0.0

Defense stays consistent across the full game.

Preston North End - second-half results

28% W60% D12% L
35
Half-time points
15
Half-time goals
+2
Goal difference (1st half)
36
Second-half points
+7
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.40
PPG before half-time
Lead holding111%

Leads at halftime in 36% of games and wins 40%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime-0.0

Defense stays consistent across the full game.

Bristol City - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game2.001.40
Goals scored / game1.01.0
Goals allowed / game0.20.6
Average goals per game1.21.6
1 goal80%100%
2 goals40%40%
3 goals0%20%
Clean sheet80%40%
No goal40%40%
Goal difference+4+2
Half-time: 60% leading - 20% draw - 20% trailing
2nd half: 40% won - 20% draw - 40% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 0% - Half-time goals total: 5
Preston North End - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.601.40
Goals scored / game0.41.0
Goals allowed / game0.20.6
Average goals per game0.61.6
1 goal60%80%
2 goals0%80%
3 goals0%0%
Clean sheet80%40%
No goal60%20%
Goal difference+1+2
Half-time: 40% leading - 40% draw - 20% trailing
2nd half: 20% won - 80% draw - 0% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 0% - Half-time goals total: 2

* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.

Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?

The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.

Bristol City
ScoredConceded
5
4
0-15
9
7
16-30
8
3
31-45
8
3
46-60
3
4
61-75
5
6
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (9 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.

Preston North End
ScoredConceded
7
4
0-15
5
1
16-30
3
8
31-45
6
2
46-60
2
6
61-75
11
4
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (11 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +7 - wins late phases.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?

A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.

Game profile

2.48
Estimated goals
attack vs. opponent defense
1.3 : 1.2
Estimated goal split
home : away
95%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
56%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
-100%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
64%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
4%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 25 matches
0-1
Most common goal range
attack vs. defense for both teams

Bristol City

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.03
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.41
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-10.8 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.02
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.39
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
106%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
92%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
+0.24
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
-0.2
Late goals
13% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 13% come in the first quarter-hour.
13%

Preston North End

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.13
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.49
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-8.7 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.06
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.43
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
116%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
70%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
0.00
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.2
Late goals
32% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 21% come in the first quarter-hour.
32%

* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.

League context— is this a high-scoring league?

How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Championship).

Teams vs league

Bristol CityLigaPreston North End
Average goals per game• 2.602.60▼ 2.36
Both teams scored▼ 48%58%▲ 64%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)▼ 48%51%▼ 44%
Clean sheets▲ 36%24%▲ 28%
Goal before half-time▲ 80%73%▲ 80%
Goal after half-time▼ 72%77%▼ 68%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

2.60
Average goals per game
58%
Both teams scored
51%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
24%
Clean sheets
1.43
Home goals / game
1.17
Away goals / game
+22%
Home attack advantage
+18%
Home defensive advantage
+15%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
73%
1 goal
32%
2 goals
13%
3 goals
4%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
77%
1 goal
42%
2 goals
15%
3 goals
3%
4 goals

Lineups and player events

Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.

Home team

Away team

Match timeline

Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.

  1. Preston North EndGoalLewis Norman DobbinAssist: Jordan Thompson
  2. Preston North EndYellow cardJordan Storey
  3. Preston North EndSubstitutionOn: Pol Valentín SanchoOff: Brad Potts
  4. Bristol CitySubstitutionOn: Emil Ris JakobsenOff: Anis Mehmeti
  5. Preston North EndYellow cardJordan Thompson
  6. Preston North EndGoalAlfie Devine
  7. Preston North EndSubstitutionOn: Alistair McCannOff: Jordan Thompson
  8. Preston North EndSubstitutionOn: Liam LindsayOff: Odeluga Offiah
  9. Bristol CitySubstitutionOn: Samuel John BellOff: Sinclair Armstrong
  10. Bristol CitySubstitutionOn: Yu HirakawaOff: Ross McCrorie

Referee and managers

Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.

RefereePaul Tierney

Head-to-head

Record from Bristol City's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Preston North End. Games average 0.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.

Preston North End FC
0 : 0
Bristol City FC

FAQ

What was the result of Bristol City vs Preston North End?

The Championship match finished Bristol City 0:2 Preston North End. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.

What do the goal statistics show before Bristol City vs Preston North End?

Bristol City score 1.52 goals per game on average and Preston North End 1.36. The Championship average is 2.60 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 48% of Bristol City's matches and 64% of Preston North End's.

What form are Bristol City and Preston North End in?

Over the last 5 games Bristol City have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 points per game) and Preston North End 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Bristol City vs Preston North End?

This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.