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Preston North End face Stoke City at Deepdale, Preston on Saturday, Jan 23 at 4:00 PM in a basement battle that neither side can afford to lose. Both clubs are deep in the relegation picture in the Championship, and defeat here could prove costly come the end of the season.
Preston North End come into this fixture out of form (0W 2L recently). Stoke City are out of form (0W 2L recently), making this a relatively even contest on current form.
In 10 previous meetings, Preston North End lead 4–2 with 4 draws. Their last encounter ended in Preston North End won 3–1.
Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Preston North End a slight edge, but Stoke City are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.