Championship· Kick-off : Saturday, October 24, 2026, 15:00 (UK time)
Stoke City vs Bristol City prediction: correct score and AI tips
Match analysis
Championship, matchday 12: the Stoke City vs Bristol City match is scheduled on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 15:00 (UK time). Venue: Bet365 Stadium, Stoke on Trent. It is a tight call: 39% for Stoke City, 27% for the draw and 34% for Bristol City.
Stoke City are unbeaten in their last 5 matches (4 wins, 1 draw), scoring 10 and conceding 3. Over their last 5 matches, Bristol City have 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats, scoring 5 and conceding 6. Stoke City therefore arrive in far better shape than Bristol City. On average Stoke City score 2.00 and concede 0.60 goals per game; Bristol City score 1.00 and concede 1.20. In the table, Stoke City sit 4th with 16 points from 9 games, Bristol City 10th with 14 points from 9. 6 places separate the two sides. Over their recent games, Stoke City have averaged 1.04 xG (expected goals) per match, against 1.54 for Bristol City.
In the last 2 meetings between the two sides, the record reads 1 win for Stoke City, 1 for Bristol City and 0 draws. The most recent ended Bristol City 2-0 Stoke City (May 2, 2026). Stoke City out or doubtful: A. Cresswell, S. Ingelsson and M. Talovierov (suspended). Bristol City: R. Dickie, N. Eile (doubtful) and L. Tolaj (doubtful). In double chance terms, "Stoke City or draw" stands at 66%, "Bristol City or draw" at 61% and "no draw" at 73%.
Outcome probabilities (1X2)
Double chance
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Recent form
Latest matches in all competitions, at the time of the prediction.
Stoke City
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2026 | Sheffield Utd · Championship | 2-1 | W |
| Sep 12, 2026 | Watford · Championship | 2-1 | W |
| Sep 8, 2026 | Cardiff · Championship | 1-1 | D |
| Sep 5, 2026 | Charlton · Championship | 4-0 | W |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Norwich · Championship | 1-0 | W |
Bristol City
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2026 | Charlton · Championship | 1-1 | D |
| Oct 3, 2026 | Crystal Palace · Club Friendlies | 2-0 | W |
| Sep 18, 2026 | Watford · Championship | 1-0 | W |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Lincoln · Championship | 0-1 | L |
| Sep 12, 2026 | Southampton · Championship | 1-4 | L |
Standings before the match
| Pos. | Points | Played | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stoke City | 4 | 16 | 9 |
| Bristol City | 10 | 14 | 9 |
Head-to-head
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2026 | Bristol City 2-0 Stoke City | Championship |
| Nov 1, 2025 | Stoke City 5-1 Bristol City | Championship |
Out and doubtful
Stoke City
- A. Cresswell (out)
- S. Ingelsson (out)
- M. Talovierov (suspended)
Bristol City
- R. Dickie (out)
- N. Eile (doubtful)
- L. Tolaj (doubtful)
Most regular starters
Stoke City
Starts over the last 5 matches (official line-ups).
- B. Johnson5/5
- B. Wilmot5/5
- D. Soumare5/5
- E. Galbraith5/5
- L. Graham5/5
- V. Johansson5/5
- E. Bocat4/5
- J. Devenny4/5
- G. Hirst3/5
- M. Talovierov3/5
- B. Lawal2/5
Bristol City
Starts over the last 5 matches (official line-ups).
- S. Tickle5/5
- Y. Hirakawa5/5
- D. Ballard4/5
- G. Tanner4/5
- J. Knight4/5
- S. Twine4/5
- J. Williams3/5
- R. Atkinson3/5
- R. Cardines3/5
- A. Randell2/5
- B. De Keersmaecker2/5
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Stoke City vs Bristol City prediction?
Our AI gives Stoke City a 39% chance of winning, the draw 27% and Bristol City 34%. Stoke City are therefore slight favourites.
When and where is Stoke City vs Bristol City played?
Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 15:00 (UK time), Championship, matchday 12. Venue: Bet365 Stadium, Stoke on Trent.
What form are Stoke City and Bristol City in?
Stoke City: 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 defeats in their last 5 matches (10 scored, 3 conceded). Bristol City: 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches (5 scored, 6 conceded).
What is the head-to-head record between Stoke City and Bristol City?
In the last 2 meetings between the two sides, the record reads 1 win for Stoke City, 1 for Bristol City and 0 draws. The most recent ended Bristol City 2-0 Stoke City (May 2, 2026).
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