Preston 1-3 Bristol City

Current streaks

Recent form

Preston

Preston North End have shown resilience in their recent form, going unbeaten in their last five matches despite sitting 16th in the Championship table. The Lilywhites have displayed a knack for high-scoring affairs, with 67% of their last six games featuring over 2.5 goals, including a thrilling 3-3 draw with Plymouth Argyle in their most recent outing. Preston's attacking prowess is evident, averaging 1.67 goals per game, whilst their defence has tightened up with three clean sheets in their last six matches. The team's ability to avoid defeat is noteworthy, with their current five-game unbeaten streak a positive sign for supporters. However, Preston's tendency to draw matches (three in their last six) suggests they are struggling to convert promising performances into victories, which may explain their mid-table position despite their recent good form.

Bristol City

Bristol City have shown remarkable resilience in their recent form, going unbeaten in their last seven matches. However, their progress has been somewhat hampered by a string of five consecutive draws in their last six games. The Robins have been particularly solid defensively, conceding only four goals in their previous six matches and keeping three clean sheets. Their defensive prowess is further highlighted by the fact that 83% of their recent games have seen under 2.5 goals. Despite their mid-table position, Bristol City's ability to avoid defeat has been impressive, with their last loss coming more than seven games ago. While they've struggled to convert draws into wins, their recent 2-0 victory away at Middlesbrough stands out as a high point in an otherwise steady, if unspectacular, run of form.

Recent home/away form

Preston

Preston have shown impressive resilience at home, remaining unbeaten in their last six matches at Deepdale. The Lilywhites have secured three victories and three draws, demonstrating a solid defensive record with four clean sheets and only conceding three goals in this period. Their most notable result was a convincing 3-0 win against Watford, which stands out as the highest-scoring game in this run. Preston's ability to grind out results is evident, with three 1-0 victories highlighting their knack for winning tight encounters. Despite their mid-table position in the league, their home form suggests they are a tough nut to crack, with a particularly stingy defence allowing just 0.5 goals per game on average. The lack of high-scoring affairs is notable, with 67% of these matches featuring under 2.5 goals, indicating that Preston's home games tend to be closely contested, low-scoring affairs.

Bristol City

Bristol City's recent away form has been a mixed bag, with their last six matches on the road yielding one win, three draws, and two losses. The Robins have struggled defensively, conceding 10 goals in these six games, with a concerning average of 1.67 goals conceded per match. Notably, they suffered back-to-back 3-0 defeats against Blackburn Rovers and Derby County, highlighting a period of vulnerability. However, their most recent away performances show signs of improvement, with a 2-0 victory at Middlesbrough and a 2-2 draw at Stoke City suggesting a potential upturn in form. Despite their defensive frailties, Bristol City have managed to find the net in four of their last six away games, contributing to a relatively high total goals average of 2.67 per match, which should provide some excitement for neutral spectators.