Probable Lineups

4-2-3-1
3-4-2-1
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(46) 20 Goals 30 (53)
(35) 16 Assists 24 (38)
(6.5) 6.6 Average Ratings 6.6 (6.4)
25.5 Average Age 27.7
184.8 Average Height (cm) 183.8
(0.9) 1 Shots pg 0.7 (0.6)
(49%) 53% Aerial Duel Success 55% (52%)
(0.4) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.4 (0.5)
(1.3) 1.1 Tackles pg 1.2 (1.5)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Championship.

Missing Players

Stoke
Preston
Player Reason Status Rating
Emre Tezgel Out N/A
Lewis Baker Out 6.61
Player Reason Status Rating
Ched Evans Out 6.07
Emil Riis Out 6.56
Benjamin Whiteman Out 6.74
Calvin Ramsay Out 6.18
Robert Brady Doubtful 6.56

Team News

Stoke
Preston
  • Alex Neil could stick with a 4-2-3-1 system following an impressive win in the Carabao Cup with Mark Travers, Luke McNally, Andre Vidigal and Wesley returning to the starting XI.
  • Emre Tezgel and Lewis Baker remain sidelined for the home side.
  • Ryan Lowe will likely opt for an unchanged side when his Preston team make the trip to the bet365 Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
  • Wing-back Robbie Brady is closing in on a first-team return but the Lilywhites have four confirmed absentees for this game.

Prediction

  • Stoke's last league outing saw the Potters produce 19 shots without finding the back of the net as they were beaten 1-0 by Millwall on their trip to south London. Thankfully for Alex Neil, his side produced an ample response on Tuesday night, hammering Championship rivals Rotherham 6-1 in front of a jubilant home crowd.
  • Preston kept up their impressive start to the season when they welcomed Swansea to Deepdale last time out. The Lilywhites came from behind to record an impressive home win thanks to second-half goals from Andrew Hughes and Duane Holmes. Ryan Lowe's side have been quiet on the transfer front this summer but have taken ten points from four league outings thus far.
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