Preston North End VS Bristol City

Preston started the current EFL Championship season with three straight defeats and are now rooted in the relegation zone with zero points. The team is low on morale and under huge pressure to avoid relegation. In terms of tactics, the home side mainly relies on through - balls and long - range shots for offense. However, they have a poor ability to seize scoring opportunities and low shooting efficiency. Their defense has obvious loopholes when dealing with through - balls and high balls, making them vulnerable to opponents' targeted attacks. In addition, the absence of three midfield starters has severely damaged their offensive organization. Bristol City, on the other hand, sits in the middle of the table with four points. They are in a stable form and have less psychological burden. The away team's tactics focus on long passes to create scoring opportunities. But their weakness in set - piece defense could be Preston's breakthrough point. Yet, Bristol City has four injured players in the defense, including two center - backs. This has significantly reduced the stability of their defense, providing an opportunity for Preston to counter - attack. In the past five meetings, both teams have one win each. Recently, Preston defeated Bristol City away from home, so they are not at a complete psychological disadvantage.