Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(53) 38 Goals 21 (46)
(38) 26 Assists 21 (35)
(6.4) 6.7 Average Ratings 6.6 (6.5)
27.5 Average Age 25.4
185.6 Average Height (cm) 184.2
(0.6) 0.8 Shots pg 1 (0.9)
(52%) 55% Aerial Duel Success 52% (49%)
(0.6) 0.4 Dribbles pg 0.5 (0.5)
(1.4) 1.2 Tackles pg 1.1 (1.3)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Championship.

Missing Players

Preston
Stoke
Player Reason Status Rating
Brad Potts Out 6.83
Kian Best Doubtful 6.34
Player Reason Status Rating
Luke McNally Out 6.93
Junior Tchamadeu Out 6.32
Enda Stevens Out 6.61
Ben Pearson Out 6.32

Team News

Preston
Stoke
  • Ryan Lowe will almost certainly stick with the same starting line-up that has inspired Preston's current unbeaten run.
  • Kian Best has an outside chance of featuring here, but wing-back Brad Potts remains unavailable.
  • Steven Schumacher could make one change here with Jordan Thompson starting after serving his yellow-card suspension.
  • The Potters will, however, be without midfielder Ben Pearson after he was sent off against Leeds.

Prediction

  • Preston will have fresh legs ahead of the visit of Stoke this weekend after their game against Southampton on Wednesday night was called off ahead of kick-off.
  • The Lilywhites are unbeaten in their last seven league games, making them compelling candidates for a play-off spot ahead of the run-in.
  • Stoke couldn't produce a response to Dan James' first-half goal on Tuesday night as the Potters were beaten 1-0 on their visit to Elland Road.
  • A narrow defeat to an in-form Leeds side is no shameful result, but concerns are growing for the visitors following seven defeats in the last nine league games.
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