EFL Championship

Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 15:00

Stoke City

Team Performance 5 out of 10

Bristol City

Team Performance 6 out of 10

Stoke City vs Bristol City Prediction & Stats | EFL Championship | 24/10

The encounter between Stoke City and Bristol City is set to kick off at 15:00 on Saturday, 24/10.

This EFL Championship fixture offers an intriguing clash of form and tactics, with both sides eager to make a statement at this stage of the season.

Read our full prediction below and get some of the best betting insights based on statistics.

Our Recommended Bet

Our analysts at Betting.co.uk have examined key metrics and modelled the most likely match outcomes based on both teams' recent performance data.

This includes historical trends, home and away statistics, and efficiency in front of goal.

Have a look at our recommended bet and key insights below.

Recommended Bet

1st Half Draw

Why we predict the first half to end in a draw

We expect a draw in the first half for the Stoke City vs Bristol City fixture.

Both sides are likely to approach the opening period cautiously, focusing on structure and possession. A balanced first half with limited chances could result in a level score at halftime.

Key Betting Insights

Stoke City

Scored 9 goals in their last 5 matches
Scored at least 1 goal in 5 consecutive matches
Won 4 of their last 5 matches

Bristol City

Conceded in 4 of their last 5 matches
Lost 3 of their last 5 matches
Over 9.5 corners occurred in 3 of Bristol City's last 5 matches

1st Half Draw: 1/1

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Stoke City Preview

Stoke City has completed 11 fixtures in the EFL Championship, securing 6 wins, 1 draws, and 4 losses — an average of 1.73 points per game. In the EFL Championship, the team has scored 18 goals (1.64 per game) and conceded 16 (1.45 per game).

Across all competitions this season, Stoke City has played 63 matches, scoring 74 goals (1.17 per match) and conceding 78 (1.24 per match).

Team Statistics/Latest Results

Stoke City

Goals Scored: 74

Goals Conceded: 78

Average Goals Scored: 1.17

Average Goals Conceded: 1.24

Wins: 23

Goal Difference: -4

Date	Game	Result
17/10	Derby County 0 - 1 Stoke City	W
13/10	Stoke City 2 - 3 Middlesbrough	L
10/10	Bolton Wanderers 1 - 2 Stoke City	W
19/09	Stoke City 2 - 1 Sheffield United	W
12/09	Watford 1 - 2 Stoke City	W

Stoke City to win the match: 5/4

Stake £10.00 → Potential Return £22.50

Bristol City Preview

Across 11 EFL Championship matches, Bristol City has posted 4 victories, 2 stalemates, and 5 defeats, averaging 1.27 points per fixture. In those games they scored 12 (1.09 per match) and conceded 15 (1.36 per match).

During the whole 2026/27 campaign, Bristol City has earned 23 wins from 62 matches across all competitions, scoring 78 goals (1.26 per match) and conceding 79 (1.27 per match).

Team Statistics/Latest Results

Bristol City

Goals Scored: 78

Goals Conceded: 79

Average Goals Scored: 1.26

Average Goals Conceded: 1.27

Wins: 23

Goal Difference: -1

Date	Game	Result
17/10	Bristol City 0 - 1 Sheffield United	L
13/10	Bristol City 0 - 1 Blackburn Rovers	L
10/10	Charlton Athletic 1 - 1 Bristol City	D
18/09	Bristol City 1 - 0 Watford	W
15/09	Bristol City 0 - 1 Lincoln City	L

Bristol City to win the match: 2/1

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Statistical Insights for Stoke City vs Bristol City

Here's a statistical breakdown comparing each team's key metrics to the average.

From goal output and both teams to score rates to the results of their last 5 matches, these numbers offer a data-backed view to help identify betting value in the Stoke City vs Bristol City fixture.

Key metrics

Team Form

Stoke City

England - EFL Championship

Form	Last 5 Games	PPG
Overall	W L W W W	2.4
Home	L W W W D	2
Away	W W W D L	2

Bristol City

England - EFL Championship

Form	Last 5 Games	PPG
Overall	L L D W L	0.8
Home	L L W L W	1.2
Away	D L W W D	1.6

Favourite

Home Win

11/8

43.1%

Draw

12/5

29.5%

Away Win

11/5

32.15%

Key Metrics

Here's a breakdown of the core match metrics that often define betting value: goals scored, goals conceded, corners and cards.

Analysing these stats offers a sharper view of team tendencies and helps identify markets with consistent trends.

Key metrics

Goals Scored

Stoke City

last 5 matches

Bristol City

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Stoke City scored +350% more goals than Bristol City in the last 5 matches.

Stoke City and Bristol City goals scored count, last 5 matches

Derby County

Middlesbrough

Bolton Wanderers

Sheffield United

Watford

Sheffield United

Blackburn Rovers

Charlton Athletic

Watford

Lincoln City

Key metrics

Goals Conceded

Stoke City

last 5 matches

Bristol City

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Stoke City conceded +50% more goals than Bristol City in the last 5 matches.

Stoke City and Bristol City goals conceded count, last 5 matches

Derby County

Middlesbrough

Bolton Wanderers

Sheffield United

Watford

Sheffield United

Blackburn Rovers

Charlton Athletic

Watford

Lincoln City

Key metrics

Corners

Stoke City

last 5 matches

Bristol City

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Bristol City received +18% more corners than Stoke City in the last 5 matches.

Stoke City and Bristol City corners count, last 5 matches

Derby County

Middlesbrough

Bolton Wanderers

Sheffield United

Watford

Sheffield United

Blackburn Rovers

Charlton Athletic

Watford

Lincoln City

Key metrics

Cards

Stoke City

last 5 matches

Bristol City

last 5 matches

Performance Gap

Stoke City received +33% more cards than Bristol City in the last 5 matches.

Stoke City and Bristol City cards count, last 5 matches

Derby County

Middlesbrough

Bolton Wanderers

Sheffield United

Watford

Sheffield United

Blackburn Rovers

Charlton Athletic

Watford

Lincoln City

Published on 21 October 2026, at 01:05 Last updated on 22 October 2026, at 08:27

Dave Kuzio Content Manager

Dave is an established football tipster and NCTJ and NCE qualified journalist. He has over 23 years experience writing for sports websites including Teletext Sport, and providing betting tips for some of the biggest football betting sites. For his sins, he is a Barnsley FC supporter and gets to as many games as possible with his two sons.