Preston vs West Brom Prediction, H2H Stats & Statistical Bets 18 April 2026
🔊 In the upcoming match, Preston North End host West Bromwich Albion. Both teams find themselves in the lower half of the table, yet their form and motivation differ significantly. Preston have been delivering inconsistent results in recent games, whereas West Bromwich are eager to secure their spot in the Championship. Both clubs are in dire need of points to climb up the standings, adding intrigue to this clash.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 18 October 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 2:1. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - West Bromwich Albion):
- ball possession percentage: 49% vs 51%;
- corner kicks: 8 vs 4;
- fouls: 10 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
- shots on target: 6 vs 5.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Preston North End and West Bromwich Albion:
- played 26 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 7, for the away team - 16, draws - 3;
- number of goals - 24 against 45;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.27, in the 2nd half - 1.38;
- average total goals in the match - 2.65.
Head-to-head statistics Preston - West Brom
Preston North End Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Championship tournament (home team - Charlton, away team - Preston North End). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:2.
Here's the game statistics (Preston North End vs Charlton):
- ball possession: 55% vs 45%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 7;
- fouls: 8 vs 6;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 2;
- shots on target: 5 vs 6.
Preston North End sit in 13th place in the table, showing average form. The team have won 14 out of 42 matches, scoring an average of 1.19 goals per game while conceding 1.26. Their last five outings resulted in two wins, two draws, and one loss, indicating a decent pace in accumulating points. The Lilywhites have a solid chance of finishing in the top 10.
Match Results: Preston North End
West Bromwich Albion Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Championship tournament (home team - West Bromwich Albion, away - Millwall). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:0.
Here are the match stats (West Bromwich Albion vs Millwall):
- ball possession: 60% vs 40%;
- corner kicks: 7 vs 5;
- fouls: 6 vs 22;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- shots on target: 1 vs 3.
West Bromwich Albion are battling for survival, sitting in 21st place in the league. They have recorded 11 wins and average just one goal per game while conceding 1.33 goals per match. The Baggies have shown some improvement in form, remaining unbeaten in their last seven matches, securing two victories in this stretch. However, their cushion above the relegation zone is precariously thin at just two points.
Match Results: West Bromwich Albion
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 26;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 3; for visitors away - 2; number of draws - 8;
- Average first-half total: 1.27;
- Today's home team scores on average 0.35, while the visitors net 0.92.
First-Half Stats: Preston North End (home) vs West Bromwich Albion (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 21 vs 21;
- wins: 7 (33.33%) vs 4 (19.05%);
- losses: 5 (23.81%) vs 8 (38.1%);
- draws: 9 (42.86%) vs 9 (42.86%);
- Average goals scored: 1 vs 1.19;
- Average goals conceded: 0.48 vs 0.76.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 2 vs 5;
- losses: 3 vs 2;
- draws: 5 vs 3;
- Average first-half total: 1.5 (scored - 0.6, conceded - 0.9) vs 1.1 (scored - 0.7, conceded - 0.4).
- Preston North End have lost the 1st half in last 6 games against West Bromwich Albion (Championship).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 26;
- home team wins - 7, away team wins - 16, draws - 3.
Statistics: Preston North End vs West Bromwich Albion
- matches played in the tournament: 42 vs 42;
- wins: 14 vs 11;
- win percentage: 33% vs 26%;
- losses: 13 vs 18;
- draws: 15 vs 13.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 2 vs 2;
- losses: 5 vs 2;
- draws: 3 vs 6.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 0.92, the guests - 1.73;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.65;
- both teams scored: overall - 11; at the home team's field - 5.
Statistics: Preston North End vs West Bromwich Albion
- average total in the tournament: 2.45 vs 2.33;
- average total goals scored: 1.19 vs 1;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.57 vs 0.48;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.62 vs 0.52;
- Preston North End: average total at home in the tournament - 1.29;
- West Bromwich Albion: average total away in the tournament - 0.81;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1 (home - 1.25) vs 1 (away - 0.75).
- Over 1.5 goals scored in 9 of last 10 Preston North End games against West Bromwich Albion (Championship).
- Over 1.5 goals scored in last 9 Preston North End games (Championship).
- Over 1.5 goals scored in last 5 Preston North End home games (Championship).
Yellow Cards Bet
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 2.46 (1.23 for home team and 1.23 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 1.92 (0.92 for home team and 1 for away team).
Preston North End: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 2.1; at home - 2.24;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.9; at home - 1.75.
West Bromwich Albion: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.71, away - 2.05;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 1.4; away - 1.5.
- Over 2.5 yellow cards in 6 of last 7 West Bromwich Albion games (Championship).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 26;
- both teams scored all-time - 11 times;
- on the home team’s field - 5 times.
Statistics: Preston North End vs West Bromwich Albion
- number of matches played in the tournament: 42 vs 42;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 24 vs 22;
- number of BTTS matches for Preston North End at home - 12 (57%);
- number of BTTS matches for West Bromwich Albion away - 10 (48%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 6 vs 5;
- BTTS matches for Preston North End at home - 3 (75%);
- BTTS matches for West Bromwich Albion away - 2 (50%).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (77/504, 15.3%);
- Preston North End at home most often finish matches: 1:1 (4/21, 19%);
- West Bromwich Albion away most often play: 1:0 , 2:1 (4/21, 19%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 13.28% (odds 5.4)
0:1 - 12.21% (odds 6)
0:0 - 9.57% (odds 7.6)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Considering current trends, a tight contest is expected. West Brom sit notably lower in the table and will be playing away, yet they are considered favorites for this clash, which seems justified given their form. However, it's important to highlight that Preston have consistently conceded before halftime in their last 6 head-to-head encounters and in 7 of their last 8 Championship matches. Based on this, we predict a West Brom goal in the first half.No comments
Betting Tips: Preston North End - West Bromwich Albion
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