Stoke City's recent form shows a mixed bag, with 4 wins and 6 losses in their last 10 matches. Their recent performances have been promising. Preston North End has a record of 4 wins, 5 draws, and 1 loss in their last 10 games, scoring 11 goals and conceding 20, averaging 1.1 goals scored and 2 goals conceded per match. Preston's form has been inconsistent lately, despite a desire to avoid defeat. Both teams are experiencing fluctuations in form. Historically, Stoke City has not held a significant advantage in previous encounters. Both teams are giving their best, but weaknesses are apparent, and their performances have been less than ideal. Stoke City has demonstrated a decent attacking ability, consistently scoring in their matches. Analyzing the past three seasons' encounters, it's unclear who will gain the upper hand. In their last 10 matches, Stoke City has performed well. Preston North End's defense on the road has been solid. In head-to-head matches over the last 4 encounters, Stoke City has won once and drawn three times, giving them a slight edge. Stoke City, leveraging home advantage, aims to seize control. Can Stoke City secure a victory this time? Recommendation: Under 2.25 goals Score Predictions: 0-2, 1-0