Bristol City vs Preston North End: match statistics
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.
Bristol City vs Preston North End: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Bristol City play Preston North End in Championship (England). The match date is 4 January 2026 at 16:00. Final score: 0:2.
Current form
Bristol City: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match. Preston North End: 2-0-3, 1.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Bristol City scores 1.28 and concedes 1.28 goals per match. Preston North End scores 1.20 and concedes 1.35. League average: 2.59 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Bristol City 46%, Preston North End 59%. Over 2.5: Bristol City 46%, Preston North End 48%. League level: BTTS 57%, Over 2.5 50%.
xG, shots and style
Bristol City has higher xG: 1.36 vs 1.26. Bristol City: 12.2 shots per match, Preston North End: 10.9.
Match halves
Bristol City: half-time lead 37%, second-half goals 0.59. Preston North End: half-time lead 33%, second-half goals 0.61.
Goals by minute
Bristol City: 31-45+ (12 goals). Preston North End: 76-90+ (12 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Championship: 2.59 goals per match, BTTS 57%, Over 2.5 50%.
Head-to-head
1 H2H matches: 0-1-0. Average goals 0.00, BTTS 0%.
Match description
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.
Half-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Bristol City | Preston North End | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 0.33 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Preston North End is 20% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / match - Bristol City · 1.2 pts / match - Preston North End
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 7% better for: goals scored per match.
1.28 goals / match - Bristol City · 1.2 goals / match - Preston North End
Bristol City is 5% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.28 goals / match - Bristol City · 1.35 goals / match - Preston North End
Bristol City scores in 67% of matches (31 of 46 matches), while Preston North End keeps a clean sheet in 20% (9 of 46 matches).
Preston North End scores in 74% of matches (34 of 46 matches), while Bristol City keeps a clean sheet in 30% (14 of 46 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under — Bristol City
Over / Under — Preston North End
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 8% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.41 pts / match - Bristol City · 1.3 pts / match - Preston North End
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Bristol City - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 37% of matches and wins 37%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Preston North End - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 33% of matches and wins 33%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.80 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 1.8 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -2 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (12 goli). Concedes most in 16-30 (15). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (12 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (14). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Bristol City
Preston North End
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Championship).
Teams vs league
| Bristol City | Liga | Preston North End | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 2.57 | 2.59 | • 2.54 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 46% | 57% | ▲ 59% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 46% | 50% | ▼ 48% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 30% | 25% | ▼ 20% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 80% | 71% | ▲ 80% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 67% | 76% | • 76% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Bristol City 0 - 1 - 0 Preston North End. Average goals 0.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
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 1.28 goals per game on average and Preston North End 1.20. The Championship average is 2.59 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 46% of Bristol City's matches and 59% of Preston North End's.
What form are Bristol City and Preston North End in?
Over the last 5 games Bristol City have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Preston North End 2-0-3 (1.20 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.