ENGLAND CHAMPIONSHIP
18.04.2026 14:00
Deepdale
Referee: J. Smith
Preston
Match Timeline
West Brom
HT
0' 15' 30' 45' 60' 75' 90'
11'
J. Maja · Assist: A. Heggebo
West Brom
🔄
13'
B. Whiteman ↔ J. Thompson
Preston
🔄
46'
A. Moran ↔ T. Small
Preston
🔄
61'
D. Jebbison ↔ M. Osmajic
Preston
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70'
A. Heggebo ↔ D. Dike
West Brom
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72'
B. Potts ↔ M. Smith
Preston
77'
D. Dike · Assist: J. Molumby
West Brom
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86'
J. Maja ↔ K. Grant
West Brom
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90+2'
I. Price ↔ O. Bostock
West Brom

Preston vs West Brom Prediction & Match Analysis

Full analysis and predictions for all markets

1X2
No Draw
Probability 81.5%
Odds -
BTTS
BTTS Yes
Probability 74.9%
Odds -
Over / Under 2.5
Over 2.5
Probability 73.5%
Odds -
All Markets
Market Option Probability Odds Stats & Analysis
1X2 No Draw
81.5%
-
BTTS BTTS Yes
74.9%
-
Over / Under 2.5 Over 2.5
73.5%
-
Probability Distribution
Preston Win 42.9%
Draw 18.5%
West Brom Win 38.5%
Expected Goals (xG)
Preston1.24
West Brom1.1
Recent Form (Last 5)
Preston Preston
WWDLW
50 GF / 54 GA
West Brom West Brom
WLDWL
44 GF / 60 GA
Key Stats
1.16
Average Goals Scored
1
1.26
Average Goals Conceded
1.36
24
BTTS Yes
24
19
Over 2.5
20
3.47
Shots on Goal
3.98

Statistics are based on season averages

Season Statistics

Team averages and season trends before this fixture

Preston Preston 43 matches
West Brom West Brom 44 matches
Preston Statistic West Brom
14 Wins 11
15 Draws 14
14 Losses 19
50 Goals For 44
54 Goals Against 60
1.16 Avg Goals Scored 1
1.26 Avg Goals Conceded 1.36
24 BTTS Yes 24
33 Over 1.5 30
19 Over 2.5 20
9 Over 3.5 9
9 Clean Sheets 11
12 Failed To Score 14
3.47 Shots On Goal 3.98
10.74 Total Shots 13.39
4.23 Corners 5.25
46.2% Ball Possession 51.1%

Match Analysis

Model notes, team context and key prediction signals

Final Verdict

On paper, this fixture places two sides in different competitive situations, shaped by two sides with a fairly similar football identity. West Brom seem to carry the heavier availability burden, which may reduce some of their stability compared to the home side. The shape dynamic also adds another layer here, with Preston expected to line up in 5-3-2 and West Brom in 4-4-2, which may reinforce the expected flow toward West Brom having the stronger overall control. Preston arrive from the stronger league position, sitting 13 with 57 points compared to West Brom in 21 on 46, which underlines the gap in season consistency. Recent form does not point to a completely one-sided rhythm, which increases the chance of a more tactical and phase-based contest. Across the main signals in this matchup, Away Win remains the stronger lean, and the clean-sheet angle slightly favors West Brom. The broader competitive context suggests that patience and control may be just as important as raw attacking intent. The attacking numbers of both teams point toward a more open scoring environment.This game has the potential to be open, with both sides capable of creating several scoring chances.

Preston Analysis

So far, Preston have built a campaign that leaves them 13 in the table on 57 points from 42 matches. Across the campaign, they have posted 14 wins, 15 draws, and 13 losses, while the 50:53 goal ratio supports the view of mixed form over their recent run. Going forward they rely heavily on A. Devine (8 goals), L. Dobbin (8 goals), M. Osmajic (8 goals), with creative support from L. Dobbin (8 assists), A. Devine (4 assists), D. Jebbison (2 assists), and defensively they have been quite vulnerable. At home, they have returned 8 wins, 7 draws, and 6 losses, a split that suggests a fairly balanced split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. In football terms, they tend to show a more cautious and defensive approach. They are not at full strength, with A. Hughes, J. Lewis, A. McCann unavailable, although the overall attacking core still looks largely intact.

West Brom Analysis

West Brom sit 21 with 46 points after 42 matches and remain under pressure to produce steadier results. The overall return of 11 wins, 13 draws, and 18 defeats with a 42:56 goal balance points toward mixed form and have been stuck in a sequence of draws. Going forward they depend heavily on A. Heggebo (9 goals), I. Price (8 goals), George Campbell (5 goals), with creative support from M. Johnston (9 assists), Alex Mowatt (4 assists), A. Heggebo (3 assists), while defensively they have looked quite vulnerable. Away from home, they have managed 4 wins, 4 draws, and 13 losses, a return that supports a weak split record. They are under visible pressure near the relegation zone. In football terms they often show a more cautious and defensive approach. They are not at full strength, with T. Bany, K. Bielik, K. Grant unavailable, although the overall attacking core still looks largely intact.

H2H Analysis

Across those 14 head-to-head meetings, Preston won 2 times, West Brom won 10 times, while 2 matches finished as draws. The aggregate score in this matchup is 10:28 from Preston's perspective. 6 of those games went over 2.5 goals, and both teams scored in 6 matches, with an average of 2.71 goals per game.

1X2: No Draw
BTTS: BTTS Yes
Over/Under 2.5: Over 2.5
Highest model probability: 12 (81.5%)
Predicted formations: Preston 5-3-2 / West Brom 4-4-2
Missing players: Preston 4, West Brom 6
H2H summary: Preston wins 2, draws 2, West Brom wins 10

Standings

Championship
# Team MP W D L G GD PTS Form
1 46 28 11 7 97:45 52 95
W W W D D
2 46 23 15 8 80:47 33 84
W D D W D
3 46 24 11 11 64:49 15 83
L D W D W
4 46 22 14 10 82:56 26 80
W D W D D
5 46 22 14 10 72:47 25 80
L L D D W
6 46 21 10 15 70:66 4 73
W W D W L
7 46 19 14 13 69:65 4 71
D L W W L
8 46 20 9 17 67:59 8 69
L W L W L
9 46 19 8 19 63:56 7 65
L D W W L
10 46 17 13 16 57:56 1 64
D W W D W
11 46 18 10 18 57:59 -2 64
W D W L W
12 46 17 11 18 59:59 0 62
W L D L D
13 46 18 6 22 66:66 0 60
W L L W W
14 46 15 15 16 55:62 -7 60
L W L L W
15 46 16 10 20 61:73 -12 58
L L L L D
16 46 14 15 17 53:65 -12 57
L L L L L
17 46 15 10 21 51:56 -5 55
L L L L D
18 46 14 13 19 49:64 -15 55
D W L W W
19 46 13 14 19 44:58 -14 53
L W L D L
20 46 13 13 20 42:56 -14 52
L W D L D
21 46 13 14 19 48:58 -10 51
L D W W D
22 46 11 14 21 45:59 -14 47
L W L L W
23 46 12 16 18 58:68 -10 46
W D D L L
24 46 2 12 32 29:89 -60 0
W L L D D
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