Attempting to move on from their FA Cup loss to Aston Villa, Preston North End will face Stoke City at Deepdale in the Championship on Saturday.
Preston also played against Derby County in the league, losing 2-0 on Wednesday, making it a busy week for them. Meanwhile, Stoke City had a standout 3-1 victory against QPR last Saturday.
Stoke City is still at risk of relegation, but they have improved slightly under Mark Robins with two wins in their last three matches.
Team updates
Preston will be missing their first-choice goalkeeper Freddie Woodman due to an ankle injury, so David Cornell will continue in goal.
Ben Gibson, Enda Stevens, and loan striker Ali Al-Hamadi are nearing their return for Stoke City and will undergo late fitness assessments.
Key statistics
Stoke has only won three away games in the Championship this season.
Since November, Stoke has played in five goalless draws, including one against Preston.
While Preston has secured seven wins at Deepdale, they have also drawn 10 games at home this season.
Preston has only conceded 15 goals at home in the Championship this season, indicating a potentially low-scoring match.
Prediction
Stoke City is not yet safe from relegation, but Preston's season seems to have fizzled out after their FA Cup defeat and facing Derby.
Having had numerous draws this season, Preston might struggle to find motivation. Betting on a draw seems like a reasonable choice for their match against Stoke.
Despite Preston's home advantage, Stoke's recent win over QPR could boost their confidence. A draw appears to be the most probable outcome, especially considering their goalless draw in November.